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Match Report vs Miskin 12 Septmber 2010@ Miskin (Skipper and report Shag)

The return of the good weather brought many of the Touring Cazh together once again. With everyone on time bar Ash, the toss was lost and the Cazh were asked to field. With the last of the Cazh arriving just before the start the game began in glorious sunshine.

Winkie and Dion opened up. Winkie’s first over was spot on, though after Captain Dan had said the tree never gets hit, the last delivery from Andy was nicked through slips and hit the tree for 4. Dion would have bowled a maiden…had it not been for 5 wides! As would his 2nd if it hadn’t been for one short delivery that was dispatched for 6 over the short legside boundary. Winkie continued to bowl excellently without reward, the only chance going to Goff at gully, but he did exceptionally well to stop it let alone catch it. Andy bowled through, whilst Dion was replaced after 4 overs, replaced by Shag. Shag too, was carted for a 6 in his first over, but battled back and took the first wicket caught by JF at short mid wicket. 55-1-16overs.

Shakey took over from Winkie and kept the run rate down bowling a good line and length. At drinks the Cazh had contained Miskin to 75-1-20overs. Steveo took over for Dan at the river end and started excellently confusing the batsmen with his slow pace, but good line and length. Shakey’s last 3 overs somewhat spoiled his previous figures as J Harris started to open up and hit a couple of 6’s and 4’s. Steveo followed the same fate being hit for 4 6’s over the legside boundary. 152-1-28overs.

Needing a breakthrough, Dion and Shag returned into the attack. First over back, Shag clipped Harris’ off stump to stop him getting to his century. 172-2-30overs. In the field all of the Cazh had been throwing themselves around, excellently stopping many more runs, Ed, had he been between 2 inches and 6 foot taller could have got a couple of catches, Tesh stopping some sharp shots at cover and Ash stopping the occassional delivery that was missed by the batsmen. JF since the tour has perfected the sliding stop and used it whenever possible. Unfortunately, his calf was unable to maintain this level of activity and pulled up in the 31st over and JF had to depart the field. In the 31st over Dion got the wicket of Whitely who had also reached his 50, caught by Shakey at mid off.

Goff replaced Shag and bowled well with only one over pitched (or not pitched) delivery that was sent over the ropes also without bouncing. Shakey, followed the same fate as JF though this time without doing anything obvious apart from standing up then falling down, fortunately he was able to stay on the field In his last over, Dion took his second wicket caught by a juggling Dan at gully. 214-4-35overs. Tesh replaced Iain and although getting a bit of punishment in his and the innings last over was rewarded with a wicket – a well taken catch by Goff at long on. Miskin finished on a daunting 257-5.

Andy H – 8-1-18-0
Iain – 8-0-59-2
Dan – 8-1-35-2
Mark – 6-0-48-0
Steveo – 4 -0-40-0
Goff – 4-0-26-0
Tesh – 2-0-22-1
Extras 23.

Tea was taken, and although cleared was plentiful and varied (and at normal price!)
With JF out of the game, Cheese and Britpop opened up and started steadily against an accurate quickie from the tree end and an energetic if a little wayward bowler from the other. In the 3rd over, Cheese found his Cheese slice and hit a few boundaries. In the 7th over, it was Ed who was first to fall bowled by a goodun (22). 33-1. Ash joined Darren. A few comedy runs were attempted, one of which was very close to a run out. However, it was Darren who was next to fall in the 12th over caught at slip (12). Tesh was next in and batted patiently along with Ash. Looking to increase the rate, Ash started to open up and hit a good on drive which stopped just short of the boundary, having previously challenging JF to a race over 60 yards (before the injury), Ash backed himself to make 3 runs, the fielder and bowler had other thoughts and Ash fell just short and was run out (18). 65-3-15overs.

Goff joined Tesh, 4 overs later, Tesh was next to go, not quite getting hold of one and was caught at mid off (4). 82-4. Drinks were taken. At the comparable point of the Miskin innings, The Cazh were ahead, but 4 wickets down. Steveo was next in, looking forward to a long innings…unfortunately he took on the bowlers after 2 balls and top edged it to the keeper (1). 83-5. Not long after Goff was also out bowled (12). 88-6-22overs. Winkie and Shag were now at the crease. Shag started as he meant to go on, by hitting what looked like a boundary, but stopped a couple of inches short. I don’t think any run went to the off side, nor any shot finding the middle, but the run rate was increased and the tree was hit! Winkie survived a close run out and was very unfortunate to get out to an excellent catch at short mid wicket (9). 123-7. Shakey hobbled to the middle and it looked like any ‘quick’ singles would be scarce, however, his long stint scoring had rejuvenated his injury. However, no quick singles were required as Shag’s batting lives ended being caught at mid on (28). 127-8-30overs.

Last man Dion made his way out and played out 12 deliveries before hitting his first run. He and Mark played conservatively for the remainder of the innings, even facing the opener who returned for an over. Shakey refound his dab with good affect. The pair finished not out at the end of the 40 – Mark 23 and Iain 5. The score was made respectable at 162-8.

A very enjoyable game, played in very high spirits. Spectators Andy F, Richie and Dave all seemed to enjoy the sunshine and game, along with some family spectators. The Cazh performance with the bat, ball and fielding was better than the scores suggest, against some destructive Miskin batting, accurate bowling and sharp fielding. Everyone should be happy with their performance even if they personally may have been disappointed with certain aspects.
A jolly good game.

Ed – 22 (28 balls) bowled
Darren – 21 (29) caught
Ash – 18 (23) run out
Tesh – 4 (19) caught
Goff – 12 (24) bowled
Steveo – 1 (2) caught
Andy H – 9 (24) caught
Dan – 28 (21) caught
Mark – 23 (39) not out
Iain – 5 (31) not out
John F DNB
Extras - 28

 

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