Hopefully this thread can stick to cricket this week

T20 finals day at Littleborough tomorrow. Boro vs Darwen in the first Semi, House playing at 1.30 vs Norden. Final at 4.30.

House take on bottom club Middleton at home on Sunday.

UPTHECOLNE

Good luck house. Bring it home

Solid stream today

Always is. Probably best in league

Littleborough through to final, defeating Darwen.

Up next - the House v Norden.

UTH

House post 140.

Norden 16/3 from 4. Pro back in the hutch

41/6

Norden currently 41-6.

Norden 63ao House in the final

Littleborough 46/2 in the 8th over

Littleborough end on 128/8 The rare sight of 3 run outs in 3 balls

L'Bro make 128.

House 8/2 from 4. A shocking and bizarre start

9/3

12-4.

12-4, with Heap, Whitehead and the pro all gone ... it'll be a win for the ages if they can do it from here !

25/5 from 8

Somethingfishy wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 26, 2025 6:35 pm

25/5 from 8

Rally House, RALLY!!!

85/8. 44 needed from 3 overs. We had a rally, but would be a miracle from here. Boro bowled well.

Got closer than I expected

Twenty20 Semi-Final – Lowerhouse v Norden

Lowerhouse won the toss and chose to bat first in the semi-final clash against Norden. A strong batting performance saw House post 140 for 6 from their 20 overs. Jonny Whitehead top scored with a well-crafted 54, supported by professional Dan Salpietro with 27, Tom Walker with 26, and Ben Heap who added 24.

In reply, House were clinical with the ball and in the field, dismissing Norden for just 63 in 15.3 overs. Shaukat Ali was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 4 wickets for just 7 runs in 3.2 overs.

Full scorecard here

T20 Final – Lowerhouse v Littleborough

In the final, Littleborough won the toss and chose to bat first. They reached 128 for 8 from their 20 overs, with Toxy Hussain taking 2 for 21 from his full allocation and four Littleborough batters run out thanks to sharp fielding from the House.

Lowerhouse’s chase got off to a nightmare start, collapsing to 25 for 5 after 8 overs with the top order back in the pavilion. Tom Walker dug in and, alongside Paddy Martin, led a spirited fightback. At 60 for 7, the target looked daunting, but the pair kept hopes alive. When Tom was bowled for 30, House needed 45 from the final 20 balls with just two wickets in hand. Paddy followed shortly after for 29, and the innings closed at 99 for 9, bringing a valiant run to an end and confirming Lowerhouse as runners-up.

Credit to Littleborough for a deserved win and congratulations to all involved on a great T20 finals day – a brilliant showcase for the league and a reward for the tireless efforts of volunteers.

Full scorecard here

Third XI – v Haslingden (Home)

The Third Eleven recorded another solid win at home to Haslingden. Batting first, Lowerhouse reached 187 for 7 from their 40 overs, with Aden Aurangzeb leading the way with an impressive 64. In reply, Haslingden came up short, finishing on 175 for 7. James McGregor and Ky-Mani Cain were instrumental in the defence, each picking up three wickets to see House over the line.

Full scorecard here

Fourth XI – v Haslingden

The Fourth Eleven narrowly lost out in their encounter with Haslingden. Lowerhouse bowled the visitors out for 182, but despite a battling reply, fell just short at 167 all out. Captain Dave Krupinski led from the front with a top score of 49 in a spirited effort.

Full scorecard here

#UTH

Somethingfishy wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 26, 2025 5:49 pm

Littleborough end on 128/8 The rare sight of 3 run outs in 3 balls

3rd one was a stumping incorrectly scored.

Great day for Littleborough. Congrats

Looks like the inter web as gone down in the grove UPTHECOLNE

Longsidelenny1882 wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 26, 2025 11:39 pm

Looks like the inter web as gone down in the grove UPTHECOLNE

Quite a long message for your illiterate self. Congrats

Longsidelenny1882 wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 26, 2025 11:39 pm

Looks like the inter web as gone down in the grove UPTHECOLNE

Clearly not as every message in this thread is from a House fan.

Hopey wrote: ↑

Sun Jul 27, 2025 7:46 am

Clearly not as every message in this thread is from a House fan.

We all laugh about the same 3-4 that come out with the same stupid comments, yet none of them post after their side get beat which is most weeks, whilst we always do.

Hopey wrote: ↑

Sun Jul 27, 2025 7:46 am

Clearly not as every message in this thread is from a House fan.

If they could pull out of the bag and beat Clitheroe today, that would be appreciated. Not holding out much hope though.

All I will say is what a fantastic club littleborough are and what a great job they did yesterday, honestly brilliant and my favourite ground in the league.

Good morning all the house fans it’s only a bit of fun everybody knows you are the best team in division 1 and you will win league easily keep having fun all enjoy your cricket today if on UPTHECOLNE

Hat trick for Tipathi v Clitheroe. Even Hopey will be happy with that

Middleton have gone from 61/0 to 67/4. Jo Hawke doing the damage.
Tom Walker off the field after the ball bounced up and hit him in the face. Ice pack applied and back to the dressing room. Eliza Cottam on as sub fielder...3 Cottams now on the field

FCBurnley wrote: ↑

Sun Jul 27, 2025 1:14 pm

Hat trick for Tipathi v Clitheroe. Even Hopey will be happy with that

He’s an excellent lad is Baz. Played at Lowerhouse before Burnley.

Middleton digging in again 108/4 from 31

Glad to see Tom Walker back on the field

Clitheroe 79 all out. Rochdale and Middleton both doing ok. Rammy struggling. Rare bowling points for Burnley and Rochdale

140/5 from 40

Now a 49 over game at Lowerhouse after Toms injury delay.

FCBurnley wrote: ↑

Sun Jul 27, 2025 1:14 pm

Hat trick for Tipathi v Clitheroe. Even Hopey will be happy with that

He was up at Padiham yesterday watching the cricket, he's a good lad. Known him years.

Tom Walker has just got their pro.

Price gone. Clean bowled by Tom Walker when he was looking dangerous. 143/6

Burnley 8/2 off 1 !!!

FCBurnley wrote: ↑

Sun Jul 27, 2025 3:16 pm

Burnley 8/2 off 1 !!!

9 for 3 now.

See Cole McConchie pro'ing for Clitheroe today. He's very very good

GetIntoEm wrote: ↑

Sun Jul 27, 2025 3:19 pm

See Cole McConchie pro'ing for Clitheroe today. He's very very good

Taken all 3 wickets

Middleton 154ao

FCBurnley wrote: ↑

Sun Jul 27, 2025 3:24 pm

Taken all 3 wickets

He's subbed at the house recently, rate him highly

Recovery for Burnley, 55 for 3.

Big 12 points for Burnley. Rochdale have lost at Darwen. Good weekend for Littleborough who had another easy win today to back up their T20 win