THE game to watch in the Lincolnshire County Cricket League Premier Division might well turn out to be Cleethorpes 2nds against Caistor at Chichester Road.
Neither side has made a great start to the season, but victory tomorrow could be just what is needed to help kick-start their respective campaigns.
That is of course, unless the weather intervenes as it did in the corresponding clash last season, when a heavy thunderstorm hit the resort and caused proceedings to be abandoned.
Title-chasing Alkborough have hit the ground running this season after a mediocre 2012 when they finished just above the drop zone.
But they will be tested tomorrow at Cherry Willingham, who usually perform well on their own Laburnum Drive venue.
Messingham, who are in pursuit of another championship pennant to add to their collection at Northfield Road, entertain Bracebridge Heath 2nds, who have returned to the top flight this season.
Reigning champions Scunthorpe Town are in action at Heslam Park against Barton Town – both these teams having notable all-rounders who may well have telling contributions to make.
In Division One, Broughton – keen to secure a place in the Premier section after suffering relegation last season – have a home fixture with Holton-le-Clay.
Meanwhile, Outcasts face a tough task when they visit title-chasing Horncastle.
Home advantage might well prove important in Division Two.
In each of the matches, it rests with village teams from the Scunthorpe area who will all welcome opponents from the east.
Alkborough 2nds entertain Grimsby Town 2nds at West Halton Lane, Isle of Axholme side Haxey 2nds meet Caistor 2nds, while Hibaldstow take on Keelby.
In Division Three, Grimsby side Laportes will take a trip into the countryside to meet South Kelsey at the well-appointed former Nettleton Mines ground in Holton-le-Moor.
Another of the league's most picturesque rural settings, Hirst Priory, near Crowle, will be the venue when Outcasts 2nds host Washingborough, who will travel up from Lincoln.
In Division Four, Normanby Park will host Scothern 2nds for the first time since returning to the Lincolnshire League.
Holton-le-Clay 2nds journey to the county capital to take on city side Old Lincolnians 2nds at Lincoln Christ's Hospital School.
There is only one game on Sunday – a Division One derby between the second teams of Appleby Frodingham and Scunthorpe Town at Brumby Hall.
Premier Division games start at 1pm. Matches in all other sections get under way at 1.30pm.
