The free-scoring Marske professional duo of Rob Nichol and Steve Chapman were always likely to challenge the Hartlepool bowlers.  Chapman departed cheaply but Nichol was to play the match-winning innings required by his team.  With the match evenly poised at 87 for 3 Haslett joined Nichol to take Marske to the brink of victory.  Hartlepool stuck at it and picked up a further 3 wickets to gain valuable bonus points from the defeat by 4 wickets with 1 over remaining.

Hartlepool 2nds began badly against Billingham losing wickets at regular intervals on a hot afternoon.  Paul Jackson however continued to score at a very healthy rate until dismissed for 88 with a century beckoning.  Chris Buttery with 36 and an excellent 42 from Iain Walker.  Callum Prosser saw the 200 up for Hartlepool in a last wicket stand of 24.  Billingham never really looked interested in chasing 220 despite having 53 overs available.  Callum Prosser was the pick of the bowlers with 2 good 7 overs spells picking up 3 wickets.

Hartlepool 3rds reversed their defeat at Bishop Auckland thanks to excellent bowling from the captain,  Rob Snowball, with 7 wickets.  Victory after being 60 for 6 was a hughe bonus and due to some excellent batting from the less experienced members of the team.  Richie Dennis, Jonathon Mitchell, Alex Knox and Tom Gavin all played very well to help Hartlepool post a competitive total.       

Marske v Hartlepool

Hartlepool 2nds v Billingham Synthonia

Hartlepool 3rds v Bishop Auckland