Fletchers 2013
23/09/20 13:01 Filed in: 2013
The venue for this T20 clash was Maghull C.C., a ground the Bar had previously visited last season in glorious sunshine. The weather did not quite match but there was some sunshine making for pleasant playing conditions. On arrival there was some initial confusion as to who the opposition was-Revenues were down on the fixture list, but with a number of players wearing shirts saying Fletchers Solicitors there was a degree of uncertainty. It was eventually resolved that it was indeed Fletchers Solicitors. The Bar prepared with some gentle catching and bowling, while some members of the opposition engaged in net practice. Andy Murray at this point was two sets to one down in his quarter final match.
It was the Bar’s turn to bat on this occasion with Sinker and Tinkler opening the batting. Both were dropped early on their innings, before Sinker skied the ball to mid on, which this time was duly taken. Tinkler, Chester and Gorton all contributed with some runs. Cameron guesting for us was unfortunately run out for four. Our Captain back from injury stepped in to bat and was the pick of the batsmen holding the innings together. Going into the last over he was on 46,but for the sake of the team took a single off the fifth ball of the over leaving him stranded on 49 at the non striker’s end.There were some useful runs from Charlie Gray at the end. The Bar’s final score was 114-7, which was considered reasonable, but there was a feeling it might not be quite enough.
Fletchers Solicitors stepped into bat and the Bar quickly got amongst the wickets with two batsmen dismissed early on. Cameron guesting for us bowled well and took wickets. The innings continued with the Bar restricting the run rate and not allowing the opposition to get any control of the game. The high point of the innings came during Rishton’s bowling spell with the opposition requiring 50 to win off the last seven overs .Shortly into his spell he bowled one of their batsmen and the in-coming batsman was sent back first ball in the same way. Fletcher’s Captain came in for the hat-trick ball –all crowded around the bat-a good ball was delivered,but it was sadly not to be. At this stage the game could have gone either way, but the Bar kept the bowling and fielding tight not allowing the opposition to keep up with the run rate. Eastwood came on to bowl towards the end and was incensed, when a clear l.b.w. appeal was turned down. Towards the end the opposition’s Captain was run out by Pete guesting for us-we subsequently learnt he was a friend of their Captain-this was to be a talking point for them. The opposition were some 20 runs short at the end making it a comfortable victory for the Bar.
It was a good all round performance by the Bar with everyone contributing with either bat, ball or in the field.
Man of the Match Peter Harthan
It was the Bar’s turn to bat on this occasion with Sinker and Tinkler opening the batting. Both were dropped early on their innings, before Sinker skied the ball to mid on, which this time was duly taken. Tinkler, Chester and Gorton all contributed with some runs. Cameron guesting for us was unfortunately run out for four. Our Captain back from injury stepped in to bat and was the pick of the batsmen holding the innings together. Going into the last over he was on 46,but for the sake of the team took a single off the fifth ball of the over leaving him stranded on 49 at the non striker’s end.There were some useful runs from Charlie Gray at the end. The Bar’s final score was 114-7, which was considered reasonable, but there was a feeling it might not be quite enough.
Fletchers Solicitors stepped into bat and the Bar quickly got amongst the wickets with two batsmen dismissed early on. Cameron guesting for us bowled well and took wickets. The innings continued with the Bar restricting the run rate and not allowing the opposition to get any control of the game. The high point of the innings came during Rishton’s bowling spell with the opposition requiring 50 to win off the last seven overs .Shortly into his spell he bowled one of their batsmen and the in-coming batsman was sent back first ball in the same way. Fletcher’s Captain came in for the hat-trick ball –all crowded around the bat-a good ball was delivered,but it was sadly not to be. At this stage the game could have gone either way, but the Bar kept the bowling and fielding tight not allowing the opposition to keep up with the run rate. Eastwood came on to bowl towards the end and was incensed, when a clear l.b.w. appeal was turned down. Towards the end the opposition’s Captain was run out by Pete guesting for us-we subsequently learnt he was a friend of their Captain-this was to be a talking point for them. The opposition were some 20 runs short at the end making it a comfortable victory for the Bar.
It was a good all round performance by the Bar with everyone contributing with either bat, ball or in the field.
Man of the Match Peter Harthan