Cricket: Mark Buckley dominates in Middleton victory over Heyside

Middleton made the trip to Little Hey Street on Sunday for the top of the table clash against Heyside and their formidable batting line up, but the match was dominated Middleton's Mark Buckley. He took five wickets, four catches and scored 81 not out in a high-pressured chase to give Middleton vcitory.

Batting first, Heyside were in all kinds of trouble at 57 for 5, however, some late order clubbing by Matthew Robinson and Lee Watkinson took their side to 161 all out.

Middleton's chase could not have started any worse, with Mo Shahid out with the score still on 0.

Buckley came to the crease the score on 20 for 2, still needing 140 for victory. Pressure was on his shoulders, but you would not have been able to tell as he played his shots with his natural flair and fluidity. All he needed was a partner to stay with him.

He found a capable ally in Ben Lee and the pair quickly dispatched anything slightly offline to the small boundaries as they led their team to victory with 10 overs left.

Buckley finishing on 81 off 84 and Lee, 40 off 29 deliveries.