SUPERIOR WIN RATE

By Ann Boulton

Boston have the opportunity to peg back runaway Readers Lincolnshire ECB Premier League leaders Bracebridge Heath when the Lincoln side visit the Mayflower Ground tomorrow (Saturday) for the reverse of the first half fixture that the top side won by six wickets.
Since then, Boston have come within one run of Bracebridge in the Winkworth Cup final and have climbed the table to their current second place, where they lie 10 points ahead of Bourne whose third place could be in danger if they lose to Louth at Abbey Lawn.
Louth are sixth, on equal points with Grimsby who have a superior win rate while Market Deeping are breathing down Bourne’s neck, just one point adrift in fourth place.
Market Deeping travel to Sleaford who are seventh but are only 11 behind Bourne and in a good position to break into the top six. However, the London Road side could find the going tough against the experienced Deeping line up.
Grimsby are at home to Lindum whose season took a turn for the better when last weekend’s victory moved them up three places. Grimsby are aiming to recover their first half form and will be relieved to have bowler Carl Taylor back to full fitness.
At the foot of the table, Skegness could be in danger of finding themselves in the bottom two should they slip up at home to bottom side Nettleham and at the same Woodhall manage a win at home to Hartsholme. However, the Lincoln side know that a victory could put them within touching distance of the top half of the table and Jubilee Park could host a tight battle.

TOMORROW, SATURDAY
(12.30 start)Boston v Bracebridge Heath
Bourne v Louth
Grimsby v Lindum
Skegness v Nettleham
Sleaford v Market Deeping
Woodhall Spa v Hartsholme