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Friedel takes five as Chorley cruise to victory at Preston
9:19am Monday 4th August 2008
Chorley cruised to a seven wicket win at Preston on Sunday after the home side were dismissed for just 68 with South African pro Friedel de Wet claiming five wickets for 15 runs.
Chorley captain Jack Catterall made 40 to steer his side to a seven-wicket with more than 20 overs to spare.
The previous day Chorley managed to hold out for a draw at home to St Annes with the last wicket pair frustrating the visitors at the end.
Atiq Uz-Zaman had earlier hit 95 as St Annes reached 184 for 9, sharing a stand of 77 for the third wicket with Stephen Twist (31).
Chorley's veteran left arm spinner Rex Purnell bowled unchanged to record 5 for 86.
Will Moulton scored 70 for Chorley in reply sharing a stand of 80 for the sixth wicket with Andy Holdsworth (24) after the home side had been reduced to 51 for 5.
Chorley closed on 162 for 9, last pair Billy Smith and Jim Lee salvaging a draw.
Chorley are currently seventh in the Northern Premier League table.
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