Worsley Cup Semi Final - Lowerhouse Vs Burnley

[Overseascricketer]

They’d need Lara to win this now…

I’m sure Tom Lawson being nicknamed Lara will catch on soon

[Andreshotboots]

Big financial hit to Lowerhouse too as they host the final so well, and always get superb crowds down there for it..

[exilecanada]

Could anyone post the scorecard?

[Hopey]

In yet another rain-affected day at the Brooks Foundation Ground, Lowerhouse faced Burnley in the Worsley Cup Semi Final with a place in the 99th Final up for grabs.

Winning the toss, Ben Heap elected to bat first on a surface softened by persistent showers. The decision appeared to pay off early, with Lowerhouse progressing to 40 without loss. However, the innings quickly turned on its head, slipping to 47 for 4 after a flurry of wickets, including a slice of misfortune as skipper Ben Heap was run out backing up — incredibly, off a free hit.

With the rain constantly intervening, the match was reduced to 34 overs per side. Tom Walker provided some stability, striking a run-a-ball 30, but his dismissal was quickly followed by Charlie Cottam departing the very next delivery, leaving House under pressure once more.

A vital 99-run partnership between Toxy Hussain and Frankie Haasbroek rescued the innings, the pair showing both composure and aggression to guide Lowerhouse to 189 for 6 from their allocated 34 overs — a competitive total given the conditions.

With Duckworth-Lewis adjustments in play, Burnley were set a revised target of 173 to win.

Their reply got off to a rapid start, largely thanks to Shah, who raced to 50 from just 44 deliveries. However, Joey Hawke swung the momentum back in Lowerhouse’s favour, removing Burnley’s top three and leaving them 66 for 3.

Dan Salpietro then entered the fray, claiming two crucial wickets — both well held by Hawkey — and reducing Burnley to 130 for 5 with six overs remaining, setting up a tense finish.

Despite the pressure, Burnley’s lower order held their nerve. Needing 21 runs from the final three overs, they timed their chase to perfection, securing victory with an over to spare.

Congratulations to Burnley, who progress to host Ramsbottom in the 99th Worsley Cup Final.

Full Scorecard available here: Lowerhouse CC

#UTH

[GetIntoEm]

Big financial hit to Lowerhouse too as they host the final so well, and always get superb crowds down there for it..

Not really, it's packed all weekend anyway.

Strange game today, some dodgy early batting from the house left the door open for Burnley. Fair play, can't win them all.

[FCBurnley]

In yet another rain-affected day at the Brooks Foundation Ground, Lowerhouse faced Burnley in the Worsley Cup Semi Final with a place in the 99th Final up for grabs.

Winning the toss, Ben Heap elected to bat first on a surface softened by persistent showers. The decision appeared to pay off early, with Lowerhouse progressing to 40 without loss. However, the innings quickly turned on its head, slipping to 47 for 4 after a flurry of wickets, including a slice of misfortune as skipper Ben Heap was run out backing up — incredibly, off a free hit.

With the rain constantly intervening, the match was reduced to 34 overs per side. Tom Walker provided some stability, striking a run-a-ball 30, but his dismissal was quickly followed by Charlie Cottam departing the very next delivery, leaving House under pressure once more.

A vital 99-run partnership between Toxy Hussain and Frankie Haasbroek rescued the innings, the pair showing both composure and aggression to guide Lowerhouse to 189 for 6 from their allocated 34 overs — a competitive total given the conditions.

With Duckworth-Lewis adjustments in play, Burnley were set a revised target of 173 to win.

Their reply got off to a rapid start, largely thanks to Shah, who raced to 50 from just 44 deliveries. However, Joey Hawke swung the momentum back in Lowerhouse’s favour, removing Burnley’s top three and leaving them 66 for 3.

Dan Salpietro then entered the fray, claiming two crucial wickets — both well held by Hawkey — and reducing Burnley to 130 for 5 with six overs remaining, setting up a tense finish.

Despite the pressure, Burnley’s lower order held their nerve. Needing 21 runs from the final three overs, they timed their chase to perfection, securing victory with an over to spare.

Congratulations to Burnley, who progress to host Ramsbottom in the 99th Worsley Cup Final.

Full Scorecard available here: Lowerhouse CC

#UTH

OUCH

[Elizabeth]

Wow. That must’ve been some final two overs…

It was the 2 overs before that the Brian Lara effect occured

[FCBurnley]

It was the 2 overs before that the Brian Lara effect occured

Burnley won by 4 wickets with 1 over to spare. I just love D/L

[GetIntoEm]

Interesting stat, first Worsley cup final since the start of records to be played in front of zero fans.

[FCBurnley]

But it was a 34 over score, they will bat 34. Oh well. It'll not get that far anyway

Karma is a bitch !

[Alan Young]

In yet another rain-affected day at the Brooks Foundation Ground, Lowerhouse faced Burnley in the Worsley Cup Semi Final with a place in the 99th Final up for grabs.

Winning the toss, Ben Heap elected to bat first on a surface softened by persistent showers. The decision appeared to pay off early, with Lowerhouse progressing to 40 without loss. However, the innings quickly turned on its head, slipping to 47 for 4 after a flurry of wickets, including a slice of misfortune as skipper Ben Heap was run out backing up — incredibly, off a free hit.

With the rain constantly intervening, the match was reduced to 34 overs per side. Tom Walker provided some stability, striking a run-a-ball 30, but his dismissal was quickly followed by Charlie Cottam departing the very next delivery, leaving House under pressure once more.

A vital 99-run partnership between Toxy Hussain and Frankie Haasbroek rescued the innings, the pair showing both composure and aggression to guide Lowerhouse to 189 for 6 from their allocated 34 overs — a competitive total given the conditions.

With Duckworth-Lewis adjustments in play, Burnley were set a revised target of 173 to win.

Their reply got off to a rapid start, largely thanks to Shah, who raced to 50 from just 44 deliveries. However, Joey Hawke swung the momentum back in Lowerhouse’s favour, removing Burnley’s top three and leaving them 66 for 3.

Dan Salpietro then entered the fray, claiming two crucial wickets — both well held by Hawkey — and reducing Burnley to 130 for 5 with six overs remaining, setting up a tense finish.

Despite the pressure, Burnley’s lower order held their nerve. Needing 21 runs from the final three overs, they timed their chase to perfection, securing victory with an over to spare.

Congratulations to Burnley, who progress to host Ramsbottom in the 99th Worsley Cup Final.

Full Scorecard available here: Lowerhouse CC

#UTH

Didn’t realise Lowerhouse won the toss. Assumed Burnley had stuck them in with the forecast as it was.

[Burnley1989]

Great game, confusing at times and id not say the better side won but enjoyed it.

Funny watching Tom Lawson giving it large to Frankie when he averages 8 wickets a season over 12 years.

[Hopey]

OUCH

Still 3-1 this season FCB!

Enjoy the final from your armchair.

[ClaretTony]

I’ve always been mystified by DLS but as explained with Burnley on top at 47/4 when the rain came that will have affected the target.

It was looking unlikely until suddenly 37 runs in three overs won it for Burnley.

One game away from potentially the reverse of last year with Lowerhouse favourites for the title and Burnley possibly winning the Worsley Cup. I’d take that.

[Bordeauxclaret]

Few on?

[Hopey]

Few on?

Quite busy indeed. Even with the weather how it was.

[BigRedrose]

Great game, confusing at times and id not say the better side won but enjoyed it.

Funny watching Tom Lawson giving it large to Frankie when he averages 8 wickets a season over 12 years.

Think this may be related to an incident earlier, when Frankie appeared to 'give it large,' in your words, at a rain interruption during the first innings.

[Steve-Harpers-perm]

Hope it was a successful day with the weather and the appropriate security arrangements were in place. Is the final at Burnley on the same day as the Lazio game?

[FCBurnley]

Think this may be related to an incident earlier, when Frankie appeared to 'give it large,' in your words, at a rain interruption during the first innings.

Great knock by Lawson

[BigRedrose]

Few on?

There was a VERY busy children's party in the function room today at Lowerhouse, certainly made it difficult getting served at the bar.

[Hopey]

There was a VERY busy children's party in the function room today at Lowerhouse, certainly made it difficult getting served at the bar.

That was my sons. Been booked for months.

[KernowHouseClaret]

Burnley won by 4 wickets with 1 over to spare. I just love D/L

Even though you don't understand it

[BigRedrose]

That was my sons. Been booked for months.

Excellent, hope he had a smashing day.

[FCBurnley]

Even though you don't understand it

I understood it today lol

[ClaretTony]

Hope it was a successful day with the weather and the appropriate security arrangements were in place. Is the final at Burnley on the same day as the Lazio game?

It's Lowerhouse v Burnley in the league I think on the day of the Lazio game, the Worsley Cup final is on the following day.

[exilecanada]

Is Joey Hawke any relation to former Nelson and East Lancs pro Neil Hawke?

[blatherwickstattoos]

That's a pity, apparently you missed a really good concert.

Haha took me a while that I won’t lie it’s been a long day

[Bordeauxclaret]

There was a VERY busy children's party in the function room today at Lowerhouse, certainly made it difficult getting served at the bar.

Euphemism?

[Dark Cloud]

There was a VERY busy children's party in the function room today at Lowerhouse, certainly made it difficult getting served at the bar.

Not really sure those 5 year olds should be at the bar!!!

[BigRedrose]

Obviously as a Burnley CC fan I'm delighted on our victory today down the West End. However, if there's one thing we should take on board from Lowerhouse, it's how to successfully stage a Worsley Cup final. In recent years they have been the gold standard at hosting such events.

[Burnley1989]

Think this may be related to an incident earlier, when Frankie appeared to 'give it large,' in your words, at a rain interruption during the first innings.

Tom was a D!ck lets not change the story, i was stood watching square on and know them both well, fair play to Burnley, they won a game they wouldnt have in normal conditions but battled well at the end.

Chrus Burtons a top lad, rest are cocks

[FCBurnley]

Obviously as a Burnley CC fan I'm delighted on our victory today down the West End. However, if there's one thing we should take on board from Lowerhouse, it's how to successfully stage a Worsley Cup final. In recent years they have been the gold standard at hosting such events.

Is the final scheduled at Burnley or Rammy ?

[Burnley1989]

Is the final scheduled at Burnley or Rammy ?

Burnley

[Overseascricketer]

Tom was a D!ck lets not change the story, i was stood watching square on and know them both well, fair play to Burnley, they won a game they wouldnt have in normal conditions but battled well at the end.

Chrus Burtons a top lad, rest are cocks

This is even better than the meltdowns premier league teams used to have when Burnley beat them

[ClaretTony]

Tom was a D!ck lets not change the story, i was stood watching square on and know them both well, fair play to Burnley, they won a game they wouldnt have in normal conditions but battled well at the end.

Chrus Burtons a top lad, rest are cocks

Three of whom played previously for Lowerhouse

[jrgbfc]

Probably a good result for the league, don't want Lowerhouse winning everything.

[MT03ALG]

Big game today down at the house. Hope to see a lot of you there.

Hopefully the weather stays as it is after last night's T20 was called off

Another HOME semi-final for Lowerhouse. They would have been at HOME in the final too (if they had won)!!

[jrgbfc]

Hope it was a successful day with the weather and the appropriate security arrangements were in place. Is the final at Burnley on the same day as the Lazio game?

Final will be on Sunday 10th. As a neutral i'll probably have a look down if its a decent day.

[Burnley1989]

This is even better than the meltdowns premier league teams used to have when Burnley beat them

Love that comparion, says it all

[Burnley1989]

Another HOME semi-final for Lowerhouse. They would have been at HOME in the final too (if they had won)!!

Even funnier if you know who made the draw
(Wasnt Lowerhouse btw)

[Hopey]

Another HOME semi-final for Lowerhouse. They would have been at HOME in the final too (if they had won)!!

Gotta be in the semi final to get a chance at the final.

[Dark Cloud]

Tom was a D!ck lets not change the story, i was stood watching square on and know them both well, fair play to Burnley, they won a game they wouldnt have in normal conditions but battled well at the end.

Chrus Burtons a top lad, rest are cocks

Tbf, I don't personally know them all at Burnley CC, but I will say "Ocki no cocky". He's a top lad too!

[Sapperclaret73]

Lowerhouse are the coventry of the lancs league. Arrogant, rude and unlikeable. For every decent fan there’s 10 idiots.

[Bigbopper]

Unable to say the same about Football Cricket Club as they do not have 10 fans

[dandeclaret]

Burnley win, Lara not required apparently

Yeah but the result is not important…… how big was the crowd?

[Overseascricketer]

Yeah but the result is not important…… how big was the crowd?

Very quiet when I was there. More Burnley spectators than Lowerhouse from what I saw. But remember football cricket club don’t have a single fan who’d go down and spend any time at Lowerhouse

[Burnley1989]

Very quiet when I was there. More Burnley spectators than Lowerhouse from what I saw. But remember football cricket club don’t have a single fan who’d go down and spend any time at Lowerhouse

There was quite a few from Burnley yesterday tbf

[Elizabeth]

I'm at the Lytham festival today so missing this one. Thought I'd get that in just in case we lose and I get accused of going quiet

Wise post. Burnley did win together with a lack of the usual regular score updates from Lowerhouse posters. Lagerbilly run the show in you absence .

[GetIntoEm]

Another HOME semi-final for Lowerhouse. They would have been at HOME in the final too (if they had won)!!

It's obviously a random draw, but I suppose it helps the league make some money. No money in cup games when there's 5 men and a whippet