Match Report vs Medics
20 June 2017 @ Wenvoe (Skipper and report Dan)
The Cazh all arrived on time (almost) in the sweltering conditions
of Blackweir on the hottest day this century – ie no
shade, no changing facilities, no showers, no water. However,
everyone was in high spirits – even Rob who earlier
had a run in with a van whilst on his bike – he and
the bike come off worse with impressive grazes (or drag marks)
across his torso. Still not wishing to let the Cazh down he
came along and donned his whites.
The Medics, as expected looked athletic and young, the Cazh
in contrast looked fat and sweaty. Captain Dan won the toss
and elected to bat. The pitch looked good, though wasn’t
until you were out in the middle did you realise that the
boundaries weren’t that long. Kim and Tesh opened up,
and both hit the ball well but didn’t get the distance
or the gaps. Medics opening bowlers bowled very well –
good flight, though from the changing room end had the tendency
to drop it too short – which allowed the pull to come
into play. Kim managed a few boundaries and a maximum, before
chipping one to mid-on and fast reactions from the fielder
took the catch on the second attempt. 26-1 off 4. Jesus was
next in and scoring continued to be restricted by the bowlers
for the next 4 overs – both Will and Tesh running a
few singles and occasional boundaries. 53-1-off 8. It was
at this point the pair began to accelerate. 98-1 off 11; 137
off 15. The quick 2’s had become very slow singles,
so it was best to hit boundaries. Will was finally caught
behind for 74 after being the dominant partner of a century
stand in successive matches (this week 137 with Tesh, 1 better
than the previous match). Tesh was finally stumped in the
19th over unfortunately not reaching his 50 (finishing on
42). Ollie had been in for an over by now and Saint joined
him – Ollie hit a high 6 and Saint struck a few cover
drives before Saint was caught off the last delivery of the
innings. 188-4. A formidable total.
Kim – 17 ct
Tesh – 42 st
Will WM – 74 ct
Ollie – 17no
Saint -1ct
Extras 37
Jesus, having only had 2.5 overs to cool down before donning
the gloves, accepted that Ollie would take over as keeper,
and that he would be ‘running’ around in the outfield...
Dan opened up the bowling from the changing room end and Obee1
took the other. The Medic’s batsmen looked very assured
but the pitch was offering some options to the bowlers. The
first over saw a few near misses for Dan, the batsmen showed
their intent of chasing down the total, clipping a big 6 and
straight 4 off Pete’s first. Dan’s second had
an lbw appeal which was turned down – some say it would
have probably gone over the top, the umpire said it was missing
leg – so good decision, however, Dan got his revenge
bowling the other opener – plus as an added bonus the
Medic’s bails were the professional ones that light
up when hit – so we were blessed with a brief and minimal
light show. Pete’s second enticed the other opener to
hook to square leg, where Tesh standing on the boundary edge
– took a fantastic low catch – which he made look
easy. The wickets continued to fall, with Dan getting a lbw
decision and Pete getting another caught on the cow boundary
– this time by Kim. 54-4 off 8.
Although wickets were falling, with such a small boundary
and the likelihood that the Medics batted far down the order,
the Cazh had to keep on the pressure with ball and in the
field. Tim took over from Dan and Shakey from Obee1. Tim’s
start took a slightly different slant to Shakey’s –
Tim’s face high full toss was hit tennis serve style
for 6, the over got better in as much as there were no more
6’s. Shakey’s over started with a caught and bowled.
Tim’s second ended with a catch by Dan in the deep onside.
After 11 overs Medics were on 96-6. Shakey’s spell culminated
with another 2 wickets one bowled one stumped by Ollie. Richie
took over from Tim and took wickets by tempting the batsman
to have a wild swish at the looping full toss deliveries,
missing them and being stumped by Ollie. Kim replaced Shakey
and was unfortunate not to get a wicket first ball, Pete was
unable to cling on to a difficult diving chance. Richie’s
2nd stumping was the first ball of the 19th over and brought
the innings to an end. 146ao.
Dan 4-0-9-2
Pete O - 4-0-35-2
Tim - 2-0-36-1
Mark – 4-0-18-3
Rich -3.1-0-26-2
Kim -1-0-10-0
Extras-23
A very good victory, excellent batting, good bowling and
some high performance fielding – Shakey’s shins,
Tim’s quick feet, Pete’s face guard and some really
good catching. It was then off to the pub for a couple of
well needed pints and discussions of tour and future tours...Jersey
has been suggested....
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