| Match Report
Londesborough Park’s 1st XI secured their
fifth victory of the season against Dringhouses last Saturday but had to
remain patient after the tea interval when, defending their total of
157, it appeared they would be home and hosed in record time.
Charlie Rook’s luck at the toss had to run out sometime and the Britcom
sponsored Park was asked to take first knock in weather more akin to
late March. The pace of youngster Owen caused some alarms but it was
fellow opener Crowe who struck first, Sam Medley scoring 106 less than
last week (OK- a duck!). Big Bird (30) and the skipper (40) produced a
solid partnership before Crowe intervened with 3 more wickets. Pace
bowlers the ‘Ginger One’ and Mike Davies both hit double figures but the
experienced Kenyon’s dibbley dobblers ensured the Park’s run rate was
kept in check and despite a late flurry from Blaster and Rich Foster a
final total of 157 was someway short of a par score.
The
Pilot’s better half kindly provided tea and she must have certainly
found the right recipe as the Park’s early performance in the field was
nothing short of devastating. Crowe was first to depart, tamely
surrendering his wicket as he was left stranded half way down the pitch
and considered making his way to the pavilion was a better option than
trying to make his ground. The ‘steaming in’ team of Rich Foster and
the ‘Ginger One’ then took centre stage, aided by a catch and a smart
stumping from Blaster, reducing the opposition to 13 for 7! However
youngsters Owen and Wilson showed significantly more aptitude than their
predecessors and the early rush of wickets dried up. Charlie Rook rang
the changes but the batsmen stood firm in defence and put away the bad
ball with ease. An 8th wicket partnership of 71 was finally
broken by Sam Medley’s first delivery, a wide short ball which Owen
dragged onto his stumps. Sam then judged a high catch well to give
Tissy his 4th wicket and the 5th followed soon
after to wrap up a 69 run victory which sees the Park remain toe to toe
with Clifton Alliance in joint second place.
Thanks to match ball sponsor XYZ Printers. Can the Park continue to
enjoy ‘the sweet smell of success’ this week on the outskirts of ‘String
of Beads’ at Whitkirk?
Londesborough Park 157 (C Rook 40, J Williamson 30, M Davies 26, M
Kenyon 5-35, J Crowe 4-49) Dringhouses 88 (G Wilson 36, T Owen 28, M
Tissiman 5-24, R Foster 3-25)
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