Sunday 1s vs Surrey Ovalites
Author: Seb ‘Oli Dixon’ Kidson
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The day started hot and humid, and as the Putney Sundays ‘Oh, there’s a tour going on?’ XI made their way to clubhouse, all talk was of last nights weather, and its potential impact on the playing surface. Bone assured his charges that his thumb had gone into the pitch (no questions here) and was confident of an early cancellation. Eddy then arrived on the scene and told our bearded leader that it was in fact fine and wasn’t sure exactly what his thumb had made it in to. When the opposition arrived promptly at 1:13 pm for a 1 o’clock start, they had the decency to bat first on what we all thought looked quite a green and soggy pitch. How wrong we were. Making a mockery of the surface, helped by it not being used by many a Putney bowler, Surrey Ovalites managed 198-7 (or 199, no one really counted) from their 35 overs. Connor decided that being in a beanie at first slip was the best option on the hottest day of the year so far, earning an early DDJ nomination. Notable bowling was produced by Bendre the Younger (1-30 from 7), Pete ‘Paul’ Hall (3-20 from 4) and Seb ‘Dixon’ Kidson (2-20 from 4). As may be apparent, there was a problem with communication to the scorer. After we were treated to the “Air Parshav” at long on and a wicket maiden from Luke Abbot where none from 6 bothered the grass, we took a magnificent tea, created by Bone for the oh so special occasion of his birthday. Pulled pork rolls, a range of filled sandwiches, potato salad and Hungarian pasta (includes mayonnaise) were gobbled gleefully by all in front of the IPL. Things deteriorated from here. We woke up Connor, rolled back to the pitch under the same exhausting heat and set about our run chase. Parshav and Pilkington looked solid against the opening partnership of a spinner and a slingy medium pace, until a full ball was bunted straight to a man by Parshav – thanks for coming pal. Not Many for 1 quickly became Not Many More for 6. Enter the heroes of the day – Sayers and Rea. Panic ensued in the field as mid off and cover ran into each other cutting off a defensive prod that turned into an apologetic one as both fielders rose gingerly with a mild concussion. Lusty blows from Connor and Adam took us up towards the respectability of three figures but sadly it was all over too soon for both as the Ovalites bowling proved to be accurate and deceptively tricky, as Abbot will attest to. He became victim of a moon ball that can be viewed in all its glory on the Sundays Whatsapp group – technology: making your misery eternal and public. Connor’s innings of 39 contained the solitary single and several mammoth sixes. Between them, Adam and Connor lost no less than 3 cricket balls in the jungles surrounding the ground. Last rites duly given out, we trudged back to the clubhouse cursing the game and the heat. Beers were had and awards given as follows: MoTM – Connor DDJ – Connor’s beanie T.M.P.S.G.A.F.K.A.C.M.S.T.B.M.O.T.D – Connor’s 6 TFC – Parshav Not quite the Bone Birthday Bash requested but also not his worst birthday I suspect. Looking forlorn afterwards, he declared “I cannot remember the last time I won a game of cricket.” He was greeted with little sympathy and much derision. Captaincy has yet to shine it’s victorious light on our Bone…maybe he could take some tips from Leon! |
Date | Time | Team | Opposition | Location | Putney | Opposition | Result | Scores | Points | Toss |
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27/05/2018 | 1pm | Sunday 1st | Surrey Ovalites | H | 106/10 | 198/7 | L | 0 |