Seniors Win 60+ 1st XI Bowl to cap off Memorable Season

Sussex Win 60+ 1st XI Bowl to cap off Memorable Season for Seniors

In the last four seasons the Sussex 60+ 1st XI, who play matches in the National Division 1 South group of The Seniors County Cricket Championship – 60+ 1st XI, have won through to the National Cup Final and won the National Vase.

This year group results led to the Sussex 60+ 1st XI, being drawn to play in the Bowl competition for the second phase of the season.

In their quarter-final game they were drawn at home against Norfolk, with the game played at Horsham CC. The visitors batted first scoring 207-7 in their 45 overs, with Sussex racing past their total scoring 210-7 inside 38 overs.

The team then travelled down to North Devon for the semi-final where Sussex posted 270-4 with Martyn Ford scoring 79 and fellow opener Gordon Morgan (70) in a century plus partnership. After a fine bowling and fielding display from Sussex, Devon were bowled out for 210 with Ian Jones taking three wickets.

Onto the Final, and after a rained off first attempt - the team travelled to Banbury to take on Derbyshire. Another excellent bowling and fielding performance restricted Derbyshire to 181-7 with Ian Jones again the leading wicket taker, bowling his nine overs for just ten runs.

The opening pair of Morgan (49) and Ford (74no) got the innings off to another strong start, well supported by Mick Webb (45no). As Sussex raced past the Derbyshire total to win the trophy by an emphatic 9-wicket margin. View the full match scorecard here.

A great end to the season with both Martyn Ford and skipper Gordon Morgan scoring over 620 runs each and four players Ford, Christmas, Hill and Haggart also representing one of the England Seniors teams.

But the success didn’t stop there for the Seniors, who have in total reached an impressive four National Finals this season. Going on to win in three of those finals!

The results from these three matches are below along with links to the respective scorecards:

50+ 2nd XI beat Buckinghamshire by 6 wickets to win The 50+ 2nd XI County Championship – Plate. Match scorecard

60+ 3rd XI beat Wales by 5 wickets to win The Seniors County Cricket Championship – 60+ 3rd XI Cup. Match scorecard

70+ 1st XI lost to Devon by 14 runs in The Seniors County Cricket Championship – 70+ 1st XI Bowl Final. Match Scorecard

It's been another brilliant season for the Sussex Seniors, who continue to provide cricket for hundreds of players every week. For all results, scorecards and statistics from across the various teams, visit their Play-Cricket site.