Cricket: Darren Williams celebrates massive century as Northop crush Bethesda

Jul 21 2011 by Alec Doyle, Chester Chronicle

DARREN Williams fired NORTHOP into a dominant position before Chris Brookes’ bowlers finished off Bethesda in style.

Opener Williams struck an impressive 124 in the North Wales League Division One clash, almost single-handedly carrying his side to their final total of 242-7.

If Bethesda couldn’t get their defence in order they ha no chance and the writing was on the wall as Jonathan Haupfleisch (4-11) claimed the two openers without a ruin being scored.

Nathan Howatson took 2-24 as ‘Pesda were skittled for just 78.

HALKYN suffered a three-wicket loss at home to Menai Bridge 2nds.

Duane Williams put on 38 for the home side as they scored a fair 136.

But it wasn’t enough against a strong Bridge side and despite the efforts of Graeme Settle (2-37), Kevin Jones (2-38) and John Gaskell (2-31) Bridge finished with 137-7.