Played at Frensham on 11 July 2009. Wrecclesham 2nd XI 218 for 5, Frensham 4th XI 172 for 3. Wrecclesham 5pts.
Put in to bat by the opposition, any hopes Frensham may have had of an early breakthrough were effectively quashed by Bazza and Bernie with an opening stand of 54 off the first 15 overs. The departure of Bernie brought Alex Hall to the crease who had clearly made up his mind that the bowling needed to get clouted, whacking a swift 33, including six 4s.
The prospect of a jug once again triggered the recurrence of Bazza's leg injury forcing his retirement on a very well worked 38 not out.
After a couple of cheap dismissals, Frensham may have thought they were back in the game, only to be swiftly disabused by Johnny Elworthy. JE had decided that the bowling was going to go, and go a very long way. In a typically violent onslaught, JE hit five 6s and nine 4s in an innings of 73 to make a home win unlikely.
Scott Newman (28 not out) and Matt Spooner (9 not out)then added salt to the opposition's wounds with an unbroken stand of 38 in the last 5 overs despite a puzzling to reluctance to run, giving skipper Andy Partridge the opportunity to make a sporting declaration at the halfway point.
At the start of their innings, Frensham also decided not to take any early chances, reaching only 53 before losing their first wicket in the 23rd over. By the time they decided to up the rate a draw was always the likely result despite the Twoos' bowlers giving it their best shot. JE bowled with his usual aggression without any luck. Hayden bowling downhill was distinctly nippy and deserved more than the one wicket he took. Alex Hall in a rare appearance as a bowler also bagged a wicket and probably earned himself another bowl later in the season. Leo, Bernie, Steve, Mitch and Scott all turned their arms over but sadly not any of the opposition's batsmen. Scott with a good throw from fine leg claimed the third scalp in the 40th over as Frensham took one risk too many.
Overall, a good day for the batsmen with Bazza and Bernie solid as ever at the top of the order and Alex and JE giving the other side the treatment. The bowlers all did well but the fielders left their A game behind in the pavilion after tea. Frensham played a good tactical game but we worked hard in miserably damp conditions and thoroughly deserved the five points.
Posted by Grey Owl
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"fielders left their A game behind in the pavilion after tea." Hahaha, love it Steve, are you saying my diving slide over the boundary with the ball (guaranteeing the opposition 4 runs) wasn't up to par? Yeah, the damp, drizzle and terrible fielding did leave a bad impression, would have loved to support Johnny's excellent bowling more, 5 points though, in 2 weeks time, we're going to be awesome!
Just to be on the same pitch as Steve so I constantly run that catch against Chidders through my head makes me a happy man!
Oh and Pete, that slide over the boundary was the best thing I ever seen apart from Steve's catch!
pete what a legend!!!
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