Wrecclesham 2nd XI lost to Grayshott 4th XI by 157 runs at Milland on 27 June.
As the 1sts were getting their season back on track with a big win over Chiddingfold 2s at the Rec, the Twoos went down to almost as big a defeat by Grayshott 4ths.
Under a punishing sun, the Twoos were unable to exert any grip on the Grayshott batting after an economical opening spell by Bernie Bridger. A partnership of 171 between father and son Moseley in 119 balls effectively decided the outcome enabling Grayshott to declare at 233 for 4 after 41 overs.
Faced with a 200+ total for the second week running, the Twoos showed little appetite for a fight. After a decent start by Bernie Bridger and Andy Partridge, the batting folded tamely, with every batsman effectively getting himself to a poor shot. Only Ryan Brown showed any application, batting for 17 overs for his 4 not out, as the Twoos innings collapsed to 76 all out in 36 overs.
Without letting a bad result get us down, especially where the outcome has been so largely determined by one opposition player, we should all be able to say, even in defeat, that we have performed to the best of our ability with bat, ball and in the field in every game in which we play. It is what the game of cricket is all about, and should make it a season we can look back on with a measure of satisfaction.
Report by: Grey Owl
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3 comments:
This game was a joke!!! Poor peformance all round> Lets do better nextweek.
we have bottom of the league next week. Easy win lads!!!
At the end of the days boys, at least you cant get relegated.
Seriously though... heads up and just enjoy it. At the moment there are a few teams in your league which deserve to be higher but they have to start somwhere.
So just keep at it this year, learn from each game, enjoy it, and then come next season you'll be a better team and will be playing other teams who are all of a similar standard.
Remember, its only your first season together and things will only get better.
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