CAPTAIN Andrew Dellow scored a stunning double century as Norton Lindsey and Wolverton CC secured an 84-run win against Stratford-upon-Avon 3rds.
Dellow finished unbeaten on 216 to set a new club-record individual score and enjoyed a record breaking third-wicket stand with fellow centurion Simba Mudimu at Wolverton Road.
Norton closed on a mammoth 404-3 at the end of their 45 overs with Stratford only able to reach 320-7 in reply in a run-fest.
The result means Norton sit third in the Cotswold Hills League First Division table.
Bottom side Stratford won the toss and elected to field as Norton found themselves in trouble on 6-2.
Both of Norton’s openers departed for three-ball ducks as Harry Clarke (0) fell to Sam Douthwaite (1-54) and Ed Wye (1-58) bowled Joseph Williamson (0).
However, the early wickets brought Mudimu (100) and Dellow (216 not out) together at the crease in the second over of the match as the pair led a quite remarkable recovery effort.
Mudimu and Dellow shared a 280-run third-wicket stand as the former departed having reached a century in an 85-ball knock which included 12 fours and a six.
Dellow remained at the crease until the end of the innings, supported by Mark Reading (23 not out), and smashed 27 fours and 12 maximums from just 129 deliveries.
The Norton captain ended the game with the club’s highest-ever individual score with Stratford set a mammoth 405 for victory.
And the home side made several early inroads with the ball as Mati Mafuwa (2-43) and Steve Bliwert (3-40) removed Stratford’s top order in the first few overs.
The visitors rallied as captain Sam Douthwaite (43) and Ed Wye (114 not out) led a recovery effort before Reading (1-41) broke up the partnership.
And Jake Rushton ran out Daryll Ehrke (7) while Reduan Ahmed (67) enjoyed a late flurry with Stratford still well short of the required total at the end of the innings.
Norton Lindsey are next in action against Kineton 2nds on Saturday, July 4 with play to begin at 12.30pm at Wolverton Road.
