Barrow Gurney First XI, frustrated by rain the previous weekend, bounced back into action away at Pak Bristolians.
The home side batted first and got off to a good start reaching 113-1, when Connor Jones struck, taking the key wicket of Suleman Butt for 80. Jones took 2 further wickets to finish with 3/55. Guy Fisher then bowled a magnificent spell of leg spin, taking 3 for 14 in his 8 overs to limit the target to 198. Mark Fisher and Kieran Owen both chipped in with identical figures of 1/20.
Guy Fisher enjoyed and excellent spell
Barrow suffered an early set back before Kieran Owen and Mark Brown took the score to 80 before Owen was bowled for 30. Brown had survived an early chance but soon began to dominate the attack. He was well supported in a partnership of 68 by Bernie Forge (24), whose departure prompted three quick wickets.
Mark Brown celebrates his century
Brown’s hundred (105 not out) ensured a maximum points win however, coming off 92 balls with 2 sixes and 12 fours, leaving Barrow top of Division 5 going into a bye week.
Barrow seconds has a long afternoon in the sun as Midsummer Norton 3s piled on 311-3, with Jon Ablett amassing 185 of them on his own. Barrow’s bowlers had little to smile about, but there was a wicket apiece for Paul Gard, Dave Smith and Sam Mitchell.
Phil Milton cuts another boundary
Phil Milton led the Barrow reply and hit some powerful blows of his own, making 91. Support came from Mark Gracey (34), Ben Skuse (20) and Sam Mitchell (29) as Barrow made a creditable 240. For the second time in two games Barrow have put on a score of 240 or more and been on the losing side and will be anxious to put that right next week away at Bradley Stoke.