A challenging weekend for the senior men’s teams, but there were positives to take from the Development Team and the Ladies. 💚

1st XI
Heywood suffered an 83-run defeat away at Woodhouses. After bowling the hosts out for 204, skipper Will Purser led from the front with an excellent 5-38. However, the batting couldn’t build any momentum, with only Sean Burrill (42) and Ed Dickinson (36) making significant contributions as Heywood were bowled out for 121 with 15 overs remaining.

2nd XI
The 2nd XI went down by 43 runs to East Lancs Paper Mill. The visitors posted 207-6, with Mikey Grogan the pick of the bowlers with 3-61. In reply, Heywood finished on 164-8, Benji McCulloch top scoring with 36.

3rd XI
The Thirds were beaten away at Cheetham Hill United. Heywood were dismissed for 118, before the hosts reached their target for the loss of six wickets.

Development XI ✅
The bright spot of the weekend came from the Development Team, who recorded an excellent 42-run victory over Egerton. Umer Khan top scored with an unbeaten 36 as Heywood made 170-6, before Henry McDermott claimed 3 wickets to help restrict the visitors to 128-8.

Heywood Phoenix 🌧️
The Ladies’ fixture was unfortunately abandoned due to the weather, but there were encouraging signs with Elli Clarkson blasting 38 from just 15 balls before the rain arrived.

Well played to everyone who represented the club this weekend. On to the next one! 💪🏏