Bowlers reign supreme as Norden defend just 50

By Adam Hopkins
There was a remarkable game in the Lancashire League last Saturday with 86 runs scored for the loss of 20 wickets as Norden beat Rochdale by 14 runs.
Winning the toss and electing to field in what were very bowler-friendly conditions, Rochdale blew the visiting Norden side away for just 50.
Oliver Makin recorded the sensational figures of 8-23 as he ran through the Norden batting line-up with ease.

Field day: Ashar Zaidi bagged six for victorious Norden

Nine of the runs he conceded came from wides as not one Norden batter reached double figures.
Alex Willis top scored wit...

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