Wrecclesham 1st XI produced an outstanding team performance to dominate a lacklustre Chiddingfold 2nd XI.
The Owls racked up a massive 219 run victory ensuring a maximum 20 points from two games against their Division IV promotion rivals of 2008.
It is Division II cricket though that the Mighty Wreccers now look forward to as the club sealed a quite outstanding second promotion is as many years.
The Owls have done it in style too, registering a 32 game unbeaten streak on their way to the Division IV crown and they are now pushing hard to repeat the feat in the league above.
The game itself was as comprehensive a victory as you are likely to see in village cricket and a testament to how far Wrecclesham have come in recent times.
The Owls were put into bat and soon were in full flow, despite the early loss of Matt 'Have it' Parkinson to a wonder catch on the boundary. Chris 'Special delivery' Spooner (46) and James 'Napier' Wright (88) set about some wayward home bowling and wrestled complete control of the game in 20 run filled overs.
Spooner went to a soft dismissal but up stepped Henry 'Nick Morant' Bate to fill the void which he did seamlessly reaching a well played 39 before departing to a rare jaffa.
It was Wright though who stole the show with a well paced and totally dominant 88.
Chris 'the rock' Windeatt and Joe 'Colly' Boniface (both 19) added nice cameos as the game reached it's creshendo and despite a few wickets falling cheaply the Wreccers posted a formidable 265 all out from 43 overs.
With Blackheath hosting Bramley and a draw the most likely result a 10 pointer was a big incentive for the Owls and they didn't disappoint.
Oli 'Bondi Beach' Caston, who has been a key performer with the ball for the Owls all season, was once again in magnificent form picking up a well deserved 5-22 from his 8 overs.
His burgeoning partnership with Spooner was evident once more as the duo, aided by a Jonny 'sky sports news understands' Elworthy/Spooner run out, finished the job, skittling Chid out for a meagre 46 in under 16 overs.
The Wreccers were in fine form in the field, clinging onto chances and generally putting real pressure on Chiddingfold throughout which is an excellent statement of intent for the remainder of this season and certainly for next.
With Bramley obliging and managing a draw there are now only 3 points seperating Wrecclesham and Blackheath as the season reaches it's climax.
Next up is Puttenham where Wrecclesham will be looking to continue their great recent run and keep the pressure on Blackheath.
Afterword by Joe Boniface
I'll keep it brief lads.
Great performance on Saturday more of the same this week.
Promotion is an excellent achievement but nothing less than we deserve, let's make sure we do all we can to finish the job and win the Division!
Bring on Saturday!
Up the Owls!
Twit Twoo
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