2019/20 Mid North Coast Premier Cricket League returns to the pitch after two weeks of smoke delays

After winning the toss and batting first, Pirates compiled a competitive 6-198 off their 40 overs with Jared Humphreys (57) providing the backbone for the innings.

He was ably supported by young guns Will Marchant (32) and Tom Connolly (35) while captain Connor Cook (33 not out) also contributed handy middle-order runs.

Humphreys then bowled two tight overs with the visitors requiring just 15 runs off three overs as Pirates moved into the top four.

For Taree, Ryan Williams, Josh McLeod, Josh Meldrum and captain Dean Mills each took one wicket.

The visitors then took the match down to the wire but unfortunately fell agonisingly short with the loss of nine wickets.

Too many batsmen got starts and couldn't go on with it with Paul Cox top scoring with 42. Ben De Braun was the best bowler for Pirates picking up 4-34 off his eight overs.

At Andrews Park in Wauchope, the hosts won the toss and had no hesitation in batting first but they were quickly regretting that as wickets fell at regular intervals and their total of 128 was very disappointing.

They they only faced 33 of their allotted 40 overs with poor shot selection not helping.

Captain Matt Miller topscored with 33 and was well supported by Matt Day who finished with 29 not out and was only one of a few batsmen who seemed to value their wicket.

Harrison Nemme and Daniel Wade ripped through Wauchope to finish with four wickets apiece.

Taree then were never in any danger as the small total looked about 60 runs under par as they chased down the runs in only 24 overs with the loss of five wickets.

Youngster Lachie Dowling who at only 14 years of age showed he is a star of the future finishing on 54 not out.

The match between Magpies and Wingham looked like being a run fest early on as the visiting Magpies team won the toss and amassed 8 for 232 from their allotted overs.

It was young recruit from Macleay Tom Paix who starred with an effortless 83 and was well supported by Zac Jones who was dismissed for 62.

Best of the Wingham bowlers was Steve Allwood and Josh McTaggert who took three wickets each.

Wingham were then in early bother as they fell to 2-28 off 7.5 overs before much-needed rain brought an early end to the days play.

Round seven next week sees Taree West have the bye.

Port Pirates will look to consolidate their top four position against a struggling Wauchope team, Rovers are looking to keep their top spot when they are at home to the dangerous Magpies and the round finishes off with United tackling Wingham.

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