Another emphatic win BY TEN WICKETS keeps us top of the table and 2 points clear of Ipswich. Getting maximum points against Woodbridge has potentially given us the opportunity to lead right through the season. So let’s keep us there and use that psychological advantage.
It was a game of two halves; one a lot shorter than the other.
Some very hectic field changes to accommodate the Sudbury Captain and lefty batter, and some very boring play thanks to the same person. I was desperate for her to just once give it a good wallop but no she was happy to stodge her way through 29 overs for a grand total of 12 runs!
Ideally we wanted to get a good 30 overs batting in but there was a risk of rain later in the day and I didn’t want to end up like the England boys. (Imagine all those centuries scored and it was a draw? Strange game cricket.) So having won the toss I decided to field and aim to bowl ‘em out for maximum points. It didn’t quite work out like that as we got off to a slow start. The opening bowlers were playing their first game of the season so a touch of nerves is allowed but Sam and Louise soon got in the groove. Sam bowled 4 maidens in her 6 overs (awesome stuff Sam) and Louise bowled 6 tight overs, taking a key wicket in the last over. Caroline made a big impact taking 3 wickets and a catch which gave me a wicket. Thank you Caroline. Margreta made a truly original style stumping to give Emily a wicket too. Gen took a great high catch much to her own surprise and Labieba took a catch to hand me my second wicket. Thank you Labieba! Natasha was wielding that strong arm all around the field which really pushed some of the running between the wickets. Annette took a ball on the shin – it’s scary at slip eh Annette? (Get some shin pads from “chav world” to add to your gear collection.) But it all helped keep the pressure on and a significant contribution was made by our totally impartial square leg umpire Paula. Thank you Paula, for giving me the benefit of your 25 years’ experience in field placing strategy. And thank you Jill for interrupting me and Paula to remind us we have a leftie batting and we need to change over. Ooops. So Sudbury only managed 76 runs for the loss of 7 wickets.
The rain held off but it was a relief to see Caroline and Emily rack up 61 runs in 15 overs, including five fours from Caroline in her 44*. Disaster struck when with only 16 runs to get, everything stopped for drinks! Which caused Emily to lose her focus and she got bowled. Shame but Gen justified sitting around for 15 overs with her pads on by scoring the winning runs and protecting her average with a not out score. Well done team!!
Woman of the Match
Caroline hog-the-strike Ingarfield. A box of HOTEL Chocolat was hers to share with someone special. (Along with her pants.)
Other women worthy of mention Lois our 12th woman and Naomi, for running the catering, scoring, number waving and pom pom shaking. Also thanks to James for scoring (if he’s listening Megan) and all the chaps who turned out to support us (and drain the teapot just in time for tea.)
Next week first step on the steep ladder that takes us to Lords. Don't forget to sign up your availability for June.
Cheers
The Captain
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