We hosted local village Thriplow in bizarrely our first league game near the end of June! This was because of postponements due to rain in May and our cup run. We lost the toss and were asked to field in a game reduced to 18 overs with yet another chance of rain possible.
We managed to dodge the rain though and it made for an exciting game that ebbed and flowed. We were set 129 runs to win after Sanderson, Archer and Osborne had all taken wickets. Longland also found the edge twice and Mitchell had a chance shelled in the deep. Needless to say it was the 93 second wicket partnership that proved frustrating and contributed to a solid Thriplow total.
Sanderson struggled slightly in the fading light and was bowled for 4. Mitchell (13) and Vincent (15) did support the in-form Osborne (51) though as we fell 20 runs short in an entertaining game on the Green. Credit to Osborne and Brent (7) for both striking 6s, Osborne’s was particularly impressive in to one of our neighbours gardens!
This week we travel to Little Shelford on Thursday then host Godmanchester on Friday. We are also hoping to involve many of our U15s on the Chairman’s and President’s Days on Sunday 11th July and Sunday 1st August respectively.
Match report submitted by Richard Barlow.
