05/09/2026
๐ BLACKHALL 1ST XI ARE LEAGUE CHAMPIONS! ๐
What a day at Blackhall Welfare Park as Blackhall 1st XI secured the Division 3 Championship in a massive game against Newton Aycliffe CC.
With Blackhall needing a result to lift the title and Newton Aycliffe needing victory to secure promotion, there was everything to play for. The tension was there from the first ball!
Newton Aycliffe won the toss and elected to field.
Blackhall openers James Dawson and Paul Moss made a steady start, reflecting the consistency they have shown throughout the season. Moss was eventually dismissed for a well-made 18, bringing Jack Ward to the crease at number three.
Jack played an excellent innings, scoring 51 from 61 balls, before James Dawson continued his superb season with a composed 49.
Kieron Lowery then came in and produced a fantastic cameo, smashing 28 from just 23 balls, helping Blackhall finish on 183 all out.
Newton Aycliffeโs strong batting line-up got off to a positive start, with Thomas Dearden and William Dearden putting together a solid opening partnership.
But Blackhall werenโt going to be denied.
The ever-consistent Anthony Newton opened the bowling and produced another outstanding spell, bowling his 10 overs for just 16 runs.
Then came Pat Savarimuthu, who turned the game in Blackhallโs favour with a brilliant 4 wickets for 23 runs.
It was another example of the strength in depth that has been such a huge part of Blackhallโs success this season. From the 1st XI to the development and Thursday teams, everyone has played their part in building something special at the club.
Blackhall captain Dan Robson said:
> โItโs been an absolutely fantastic season. Iโm very proud of the lads. They have done fantastic. We are planning already for next year.โ
A huge congratulations to Dan, the players, coaches, volunteers, supporters and everyone connected with Blackhall Cricket Club.
After a season of hard work, commitment and turning up week after week, the result is finally here.
๐ BLACKHALL 1ST XI โ DIVISION 3 CHAMPIONS ๐
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