Sefton's defence of the Ray Tyler Cup fell at the first hurdle with defeat at Northop Hall. The hosts posted 235-5 from 40 overs; Michael Kelly (3-20) was the pick of Sefton's bowlers. Three wickets in 10 balls left Sefton's response at 33-4 and from there they couldn't challenge the total, ultimately closing on 142-6. Sarhad Rustom scored 33, Adam Taylor 29* and Dan Cuthbert 22*. At Croxteth Drive, Sefton Park Women entertained Leigh in the Thunder Cup. A composite team of female cricketers...

On the hottest day of the year so far Alex Woods' XI headed up the coast to Trafalgar Road to play Southport and Birkdale. Zaid Hashim (3-15) and Venu Sivasubramaniam (3-8) were the pick of the bowlers as the hosts were dismissed for 187. In reply Ian Kelly (18) opened and top scored as Sefton were bowled out for 90. (To see a gallery of pictures from the game go here) A wicket for Navi Singh in the defeat at Southport and Birkdale (pic: Raymond Hibbs Photography) Ronan Brady's XI hosted...

Just the one match to report on after the RB Sunday XI's fixture at St Helens Town fell foul of the weather. Alex Woods' Sunday XI hosted local rivals Liverpool on the Lower Ground where the home side won the toss and elected to bat. The skipper opened and hit 29 with great support from Rajiv Bhardwaj who finished unbeaten on 52. Hamza Maqbool chipped in with 25 as Sefton declared on 181-9 off 45 overs. Liverpool's reply saw Dan Cuthbert take 2-27 but the visitors reached the target in the...