Cheadle impress on road to shock Audley, while it’s a superb day for Bignall End

CHEADLE progressed to the second round of the Talbot Cup by knocking out Premier A high-fliers Audley.

- Chris Travers

Visitors Cheadle, who are looking to return to the top flight after last summer's relegation, amassed 241-6 from their 40 overs at Kent Hills.

Matthew Goodwin and Andy Coxon both hit half-centuries for the Moorlanders in the first-round tie.

Goodwin’s 90 included 10 fours and four sixes, with Coxon hitting four boundaries and three maximums in his 54.

Craig Smith (32), Sam Cliffe (25) and Ali Khan (21) also played their part with the bat, while Rob Hemmings took a couple of wickets for the hosts.

Freddie Doorbar fronted the Audley run chase after tea with 67. His knock contained seven fours.

And although Archie Doorbar made 37 and Steve Stolk weighed in with 23, Audley were dismissed for 164.

Jack Hassall did the bulk of the damage with 4-36, with Sam Akram and Ryan Harvey sharing four wickets.

Premier B side Bignall End also pulled off a surprise by beating top-flight Newcastle & Hartshill.

Bignall End skipper George Harding compiled an unbeaten 103, featuring 10 fours and three sixes, as the home side reached 259-3 at the halfway stage.