GLAZEBURY CC's first season in the North West Counties League began with a hard-earned draw at Widnes Recs.

The side reached a massive 198-6 before the declaration with Mike Roberts the most effective bowler on 3-57.

After tea it quickly became evident that a draw was the best Glazebury could hope for as the wickets tumbled and Widnes increased the pressure.

Opener Graham Harrop and No 5 batsman Simon Green kept pace with each other to share top scores on 28 as Glazebury settled at 139-7.

Glazebury 2nd were left hanging on for a draw after bowling well to restrict Widnes Recs to 153-7.

Stuart Caller (3-61) and Graham Greensmith (2-34) were the best of the bowling attack.

In reply Glazebury began well with skipper Roger Davenport hitting 22 and Greensmith 24 to keep up with the run rate.

But a mid-order collapse left the side in tatters and they shut up shop to grimly hang on at 95-8.

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