Saturday 2s vs Farncombe
Author: Mike Henshall
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After a frustrating 2 weeks of mixed results we headed down the A3 to the far reaches of Surrey determined to get back on track against Farncombe. Finally winning a toss we bowled first, eager to control the game in this timed format. Despite them being the bottom side, they got off to a flyer and were 50 without loss after the first 10 overs - Brian uncharacteristically charitable and gifting boundaries. The skipper Hensh had seen enough and replaced him to stem the flow. Some canny field changes brought the first wicket – the opener driving uppishly to looming presence of Conor at short cover – and the other opener falling straight away to yours truly. The comical number 3 played and missed regularly and refused to walk on a clear edge behind, but after a couple more wild edges was clean bowled by Hensh. Mark Smith on debut chipped in with 2 wickets, and Ajay a late consolation. But it was the skipper’s day, bowling 15.2 overs straight and finishing with 6/46. Farncombe all out 132 off 39 overs. After a quick tea James Dunford (59) and Abhilash (19) set about the chase. Dropped first ball, James showed no rust from a few weeks away and drove the ball to all parts. The opening stand was broken at 86 in the 18th over when Abhi fell, James following shortly after. But the result was never in doubt at this point. Bam Bam (37*) badgered his way up the batting order ahead of Amogh and found some touch in the middle and along with Conor (11*) saw us home in 26 overs. A clinical win (just the way we like them) and we enjoyed the late afternoon sun and a beer afterward. Farncome is a lovely ground and a good bunch, and it’s a shame to see them struggling at the bottom of the ladder – hopefully things pick up for them soon. A great win and back on track, followed by the traditional curry at the Rajasthan in Farncombe. A great knock by James to fuel the chase, but MOTM for the skip’s 6-fer. |
Date | Time | Team | Opposition | Location | Putney | Opposition | Result | Scores | Points | Toss |
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01/07/2017 | 1pm | Saturday 2nd | Farncombe | A | 136/2 | 132/10 | W | 20 |