The sun shone on memorial match for popular local cricket character
Mr Bigham passed away last October and son Jonathan organised a match between a Hunts League XI and a Rutland League XI in his memory and to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK, MacMillan Nurses and Sue Ryder.
The match was held at Orton Park CC, where Bigham senior was instrumental in setting up a youth system that still flourishes today.
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Hide AdThe Hunts League won the match by 11 runs after posting a score of 225-8 in 40 overs.
Waresley’s Jim Keys top scored with 53 before retiring as per the rules of the match with Fardin Satari (Bharat Sports) making 46.
Gavin Meichan (Orton Park) and David Clarke (Peterborough Town) took two wickets apiece for the Rutland League who replied with 214-9.
Danny Harrington (Ufford Park) top scored with 42 with Nick Wilson (Castor) contributing 31.
Pete Waughman (Houghton and Wyton) took 3-35 from 6 overs.