By Ann BoultonWith second place in the Readers Lincolnshire ECB Premier League in their sights, Boston host Woodhall Spa tomorrow (Saturday). However, the Mayflower outfit could face a tough battle as Woodhall are anticipating the arrival of Pakistani international Fawad Alam in time for this match.
Alam played several games at Jubilee Park last season before it was discovered that he did not have the correct visa to play league cricket. No action was taken against player or club and this year, Woodhall have gone through all the necessary channels to sign the quick bowler as their overseas player, though his application suffered a number of delays before he was finally able to travel.
Boston are just three points behind second placed Grimsby while Woodhall are languishing in 11th place but will be hoping for a change of fortune with Alam to strengthen the attack.
Grimsby take on Sleaford at Augusta Street and on paper should beat the ninth placed team but Sleaford are showing definite signs of improvement and could prove tough opponents.
Leaders Bracebridge Heath, who have a 31 point lead over Grimsby, travel to Bourne but the match of the day should be at Skegness where the home side are sixth, just five points behind visitors Louth.
Only 14 points separate fifth and ninth and in this tight group are Lindum and Hartsholme who play at St Giles Avenue knowing that victory could mean a move into the top half of the table.
Bottom side Nettleham, the only team without a win, entertain fourth placed Market Deeping who have slipped down from second and will be keen to regain their place.
SATURDAY FIXTURES
(12.30 start)Boston v Woodhall Spa
Bourne v Bracebridge Heath
Grimsby v Sleaford
Lindum v Hartsholme
Nettleham v Market Deeping
Skegness v Louth
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