Match 5

[* ORM *]

At home 4th v 3rd. We have 3 sunny days so I'm taking the rare opportunity to bat first in the hope that conditions change on my dusty track. Thought about 3 spinners but have gone with 2 and 2 seamers with an all rounder on 5th for a very short spell. Defeat is not a word I want to hear as I would slip to 5th but although I have my strongest ever line up my openers are virtually unproven as a pair together. Ops don't have an all round team but plenty of danger both batting and bowling so I will accept a high scoring draw.

 

[Grayson]

Gatley v Southend (5784693)

Welcome to Gatley CG for the match between Gatley and Southend.

We can tell you that Southend won the toss and elected to field. The pitch is looking quite cracked! A field day for the seam bowlers I would reckon on this partially cloudy and humid day.

Let’s join our team for ball-by-ball commentary.


1st v 2nd, huge toss to win here, and a great start:

0.1 W Raipur to Swartz
Faintest of edges, and Chill takes a simple catch. That was a jaffer of a delivery, it was the late movement in the air that did Swartz.

That's about as good as it will get.

 

[* ORM *]

Getting tonked at the moment. Need to get amongst them. Even the spinners are taking a hit

 

[The General]

Its Bowling Crofty (3rd) -vs- General Stars (2nd)

Partially cloud today and sunny tomorrow so wanted to bowl first, and it just so happens i did that! Great start and the new signing Qazi is paying off with 2 wickets in his opening spell!

End of Over 26 (5 runs). Bowling Crofty: 66-5, runrate=2.54
Overs left today: 84
Richardson 6-2-10-2
Canoville* 11 (37 balls)
Kenworthy 2 (7 balls)

Last Wicket: Field c. Ikramullah b. Deane 1 (FOW: 55/5)

 

[MrB]

Hmmm, possibly our worst BT 7 days since we started! Sunny day in FC, should be a shoe in for a draw but for the fact my team have been abducted and replaced by a load of drooling vegetables. Defeat here will probably mean FC relegation this season. A long way from the team that turned over Dobcross last season (actually, it's exactly the same team!!).

End of Over 30 (3 runs). ShrimperZone CC: 99-6, runrate=3.30
Overs left today: 80
Davis 4-1-11-0
Wanless* 16 (28 balls)
Marriott 5 (4 balls)

Last Wicket: Benjamin c. Olivier b. Montgomery 6 (FOW: 86/6)

 

[BILLERICAY BLUE]

We've rested most of the bowlers in readiness for Friday's OD game. Packed the side with batting to try and sneak a draw.

BATTY SHRIMPERS v Bobbys Gentle Touch

Bobbys Gentle Touch won the toss and elected to bat.
Pitch: Cracked

End of Over 38 (6 runs). Bobbys Gentle Touch: 167-1, runrate=4.39
Overs remaining today: 72
McKoy 10-0-49-0
Roper* 79 (100 balls)
Griffin 29 (37 balls)

Last Wicket: Dolawatte c. Evelyn b. Begg 53 (FOW: 114/1)

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Mrs BB going well as she looks to increase her 34 point lead at the top.

Highland Chieftains v DIBS DIPPERS

Highland Chieftains won the toss and elected to bat.
Pitch: Dusty

End of Over 38 (5 runs). Highland Chieftains: 87-4, runrate=2.29
Overs remaining today: 72
Rogan 1-0-5-0
Weir* 5 (14 balls)
Myburgh 18 (72 balls)

Last Wicket: Brijil c. Stride b. Lock 31 (FOW: 80/4)

 

[* ORM *]

Bugger me they have a strong batting line up. 2 down and even 5 is a 6 figure BTR. Could be a long day in the field.

 

[BrettieAngell]

Afternoon chaps I recently signed up (about time eh B?), i've had a bit of advice of my bro to get me up and running.

My first first class game today. I'm 2nd vs 3rd.

End of Over 47 (7 runs). Deep Backward Square Leg: 159-2, runrate=3.38
Overs left today: 63
Bevan 6-1-21-1
Danby* 28 (56 balls)
Roberts 14 (25 balls)
Last Wicket: Liebenberg c. Evan b. Bevan 68 (FOW: 137/2)

 

[* ORM *]

Wahaay another recruit. Nice one BA. opps now 200-3. I could do with a second bowling point. They're only going at 3 an over so I'm hoping they bat into tomorrow and I perform equally well for a draw.

 

[The General]

End of Over 66 (Maiden). Bowling Crofty: 145-10, runrate=2.20
Overs left today: 44
Richardson 10-4-18-4
Bartlett* 0 (1 balls)

We are 10-0 in reply!

:smile:

 

[Grayson]

Gatley have won every FC game this season so far. We've somehow had a dream start:

End of Over 11 (4 runs). Southend: 29-0, runrate=2.64
Trail by 102 runs. (Gatley 131-10)
Overs left today: 40
Drew 2-0-8-0
Chill* 7 (35 balls)
Dowe 21 (31 balls)

 

[MrB]

Afternoon chaps I recently signed up (about time eh B?), i've had a bit of advice of my bro to get me up and running.

Haha, got there in the end!

We made a recovery of sorts but I can't see my tired bowlers doing too much in the sun.

End of Over 1 (3 runs). Angband Town: 3-0, runrate=3.00
Trail by 172 runs. (ShrimperZone CC 175-10)
Overs left today: 38
Digana 1-0-3-0
Benitez* 3 (2 balls)
Kewell 0 (4 balls)

 

[The General]

36-1 so far, all on a cracked pitch!

 

[blues_r_best]

Pitch inspection...

End of Over 25 (6 runs). Southend United: 53-4, runrate=2.12
Trail by 47 runs. (Lancaster Bombers 100-10)
Overs left today: 26
Aaron 7-1-21-0
Gichki* 1 (10 balls)
Wright 31 (55 balls)
Last Wicket: Hulse c. Wheater b. Qasim 19 (FOW: 43/4)

 

[BILLERICAY BLUE]

At 283/5 I thought I had a chance of rolling them over inside a day, these 2 have rather spolied that notion...

BATTY SHRIMPERS v Bobbys Gentle Touch

Bobbys Gentle Touch won the toss and elected to bat.
Pitch: Cracked

End of Over 94 (Maiden). Bobbys Gentle Touch: 362-5, runrate=3.85
Overs remaining today: 16
Begg 22-4-58-2
Butt* 54 (79 balls)
Allen 34 (64 balls)

Last Wicket: Fisher c. Downing b. Tandy 21 (FOW: 283/5)

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Looks like it's going to be 5 out of 5 for Mrs BB.

Highland Chieftains v DIBS DIPPERS

Highland Chieftains won the toss and elected to bat.
Pitch: Dusty

End of Over 35 (Maiden). DIBS DIPPERS: 151-0, runrate=4.31
Lead by 37 runs. (Highland Chieftains 114-10)
Overs remaining today: 17
Sheepy 9-2-23-0
Carden* 55 (95 balls)
Tyson 92 (115 balls)

 

[The General]

End of Over 33 (1 run). General Stars: 143-3, runrate=4.33
Trail by 2 runs. (Bowling Crofty 145-10)
Overs left today: 11
Slaytor 3-0-8-0
Browne* 2 (9 balls)
Sookram 54 (73 balls)

Last Wicket: Zamora c. Donohoe b. Kenworthy 0 (FOW: 135/3)

Not a whole load of batting left but hopefully these 2 can see the day out ...

 

[blues_r_best]

Will we get a first innings lead?

End of Over 47 (2 runs). Southend United: 90-7, runrate=1.91
Trail by 10 runs. (Lancaster Bombers 100-10)
Overs left today: 4
Qasim 10-4-18-2
Baxter* 5 (31 balls)
Walker 1 (4 balls)
Last Wicket: Wright st. Wheater b. Qasim 45 (FOW: 88/7)

 

[BrettieAngell]

End of Over 110 (Maiden). Deep Backward Square Leg: 318-9, runrate=2.89
Overs left today: 0
Bayley 19-7-44-0
Lekgetho* 0 (0 balls)
Cahill 17 (62 balls)
Last Wicket: Apted lbw b. Bevan 2 (FOW: 318/9)

Wont know if I'm happy with that until I bowl but not too bad.

 

[* ORM *]

Opps closed on 315-7. I do hope I don't roll over tomorrow and the weather doesn't turn. Need the batting points to stay in 4th

 

[The General]

158-5 at the COP so i've ****ed up. Just Sookram left and we are into the bowlers tomorrow morning!