HARTLEPOOL FOURTH XI won their first game in almost exactly two years when they defeated Bishop Auckland third XI by 31 runs in the Sunday Conference of the North Yorkshire & South Durham League.
They defended a total of 130-7, Toby Allen taking 4-40 and Zac Bedding 3-10 as they bowled out Bishop Auckland for 99.
The majority of the Hartlepool side were junior players, with nine players, including Allen and Bedding, eligible to play under-15s.
The last time they won a game was July 17, 2022, when they defeated the same opposition by two wickets. Only two players, Allen and Benji...