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READERS LINCOLNSHIRE ECB PREMIER LEAGUE

May 11 preview BY ANN BOULTON

Last season’s top two in the Readers Lincolnshire ECB Premier League meet up again this weekend as Bracebridge Heath play host to champions Haxey. 

The first three weeks of the new season have seen both sides suffer mixed fortunes, the home side lying fourth with two wins and a defeat while Haxey have won one and lost two and are in ninth place.

Leaders Louth, with just a one-point lead over Grimsby, entertain Spalding at London Road and will find the league newcomers on a high after their win over Bracebridge.  This match is likely to be the battle of the overseas players with Pakistan’s Azeem Ghumman shining with the bat for Louth while Zimbabwean Campbell Light is increasing his haul of wickets for Spalding.

Grimsby are away to Woodhall Spa who have moved up to sixth and with both sides in good batting form on an excellent Jubilee Park pitch, this fixture could produce a high scoring game.

Another attractive match sees fifth place Market Deeping take on Skegness who are third, with just four points separating the two.  Deeping are enjoying a much improved start to this season, particularly in the bowling department and with a full strength side out could be challenging for a move up the table.

Bottom side Hartsholme will be aiming to put their poor start behind them when they take on Bourne at Ashby Avenue while Lindum, who are also still seeking their first victory of the season are at home to Sleaford who are nine points and three places above them.

Fixtures – 12.30 start

Bracebridge Heath v Haxey

Hartsholme v Bourne

Louth v Spalding

Lindum v Sleaford

Market Deeping v Skegness

Woodhall Spa v Grimsby