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Stead stands tall for Staffordshire
Alex Stead returned to haunt former county Cumberland as Staffordshire continued their impressive start to the MCCA Trophy campaign courtesy of a comprehensive 112-run win at Leek.
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Scott inflicts record loss on Cheshire
Durham batsman Gary Scott struck a breathtaking 186 from just 109 balls as Northumberland posted a Minor Counties record 394 for six from 50 overs, in an emphatic 219-run victory against Cheshire.
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Dorset sneak home
Herefordshire remain without a win this year after they stumbled to their second successive MCCA Trophy defeat, losing to Dorset by two wickets.
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Cheshire ready for Northumberland
Cheshire have named a strong 12-man squad for the MCCA Trophy clash away to Northumberland.
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Moore gives Cheshire winning start
Promising youngster Rick Moore starred with bat and ball as Cheshire got their Minor Counties season off to a flying start with victory at home to Shropshire in the MCCA Knockout Trophy.
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Wiltshire rely on youth
Wiltshire gained a remarkable one-wicket win over Wales Minor Counties. Nick Harrison, 18, took 6-30 and Owen Alsop, 17, struck an unbeaten 69 to see his side home with 10 balls to spare.
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Cheshire target trophy success
Cheshire begin their Minor Counties campaign on Sunday with an eagerly-anticipated encounter with Shropshire in the MCCA Trophy at Marple CC.
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Staffs overcome odds
Staffordshire made a convincing start to their MCCA Trophy campaign as they beat Northumberland by 123 runs - despite missing four key players.
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Wiltshire repel Roberts
David Roberts’ splendid hundred could not prevent Cornwall slipping to a narrow defeat against Wiltshire in their opening MCCA Trophy encounter.
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Bedfordshire start in style
Bedfordshire opened their MCCA Trophy campaign with a 16-run victory over Herefordshire at Ampthill CC. Despite being resricted to 230 for nine, Bedfordshire bowled the visitors out for 214.
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