The Premier League’s outstanding
fixture this weekend is undoubtedly the top of the table clash between league
leaders Menai Bridge and 8 times champions Llandudno.
Menai Bridge have built on
their performance of last season – finishing runners-up to the imperious
Llandudno team - and are posting a determined challenge for The Seasiders’ crown. They
remain undefeated this season, putting together some impressive performances and
winning games with wickets to spare.
A welcome addition to the
Menai Bridge club has been the signing of overseas recruit – 23 year old Australian
all-rounder Kaine Harmsworth . Harmsworth
has represented New South Wales at Under 17 and 19 level and played first grade
cricket for Sydney-based Western Suburbs CC, a former club of Australian
captain Michael Clarke. A mountain of a
man, Harmsworth is averaging just shy of 80 runs per innings and his economic
medium-fast seam bowling has been responsible for 17 wickets thus far.
Harmsworth - a Cricket Australia Level One Coach – has
certainly made an impact at the club – Team captain, Robbie James said, ‘Kaine
has proved a real asset both on and off the field, he brings with him an air of
professionalism’.
The Bridge will no doubt face their sternest challenge of the
season in Llandudno who will be looking to bridge the points gap between
themselves and the Menai boys.
The Seasiders (their early-season hiccup against St Asaph now
a distant memory) are themselves in top form and have a wealth of talent at
their disposal. The ever-reliable Jordan
Kane is once again excelling with the willow and has already reached a half
century on 4 occasions this season averaging a touch under 60 runs per
innings. Jack Rimmington’s bowling
continues to impress - his career-best
6-14 against Llanwrst including a hat-trick - being one of the highlights of
the season so far. At this rate of knots
Rimmington looks well on his way to surpassing his season best total of 61
wickets.
Both teams will be playing their strongest teams and are
looking forward to a competitive match. So
the stage is set for a humdinger of a game.
Let’s hope the weather is kind to make the most of
Llandudno’s excellent pitch.
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