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Barnards Green under 11's finally managed to
get in a game of cricket last Thursday when they entertained Worcester
Nomads at North End Lane. Choosing to bat first, Nomads found themselves a
wicket down with just 6 on the board when Nikolas Jones was run out for 5
following a mix up with partner Pinder Hampton (32no), who then with partner
Bernie Thomas(32no) took the score past 60 with some big hitting although
both gave chances that the Green fielders could not hold on to. Lewis
Austin (6) was then bowled by Zak Hunt and another run out saw Shaun Henley
depart for 3. Skipper Jack MacIntosh bowled well and clean bowled callum
davies whilst Jamie Oliver picked up useful runs to finish on 12 not out.
At the conclsuion of their 20 overs Nomads had scored 117 for 4 wickets with
two batsmen having to retire.
In reply, Jack MacIntosh (9) and Mathew Hall (2) got the
Green off to a steady start, before Hall was bowled by Jones. MacIntosh
followed soon after giving a simple catch in the covers off Nick Snowdon.
Nine year old Elliott Crump (11) and Adam Stanton then looked to rebuild
before Stanton was caught off Daniel Adams which brought Toby Newport to the
wicket. Toby then clubbed three fours in a useful innings of 14 whilst
Elliott played an excellent innings and looks a fine prospect for the
future. He was bowled by Mat Osbourne who finished with 1 for 6. having
played through heavy drizzle, the light faded badly and the introduction of
Pinder Hampton saw the dismissal of Max Middlebrook and Joe Churchill in
consecutive balls which neither appeared to see in the gloom. Emily
Marriott gallantly held up her end whilst her partners perished and with Mat
Wall departing to Thomas, young Zak Hunt came to the wicket and struck the
same bolwer for 8 off three balls. However, this was too little too late
and with thunder rumbling and lightening starting to appear, the umpires
sensibly brought the players off the field with an over to go, but with the
Green on just 63 for 8. Many thanks to sponsors Inline Engineering of
Bransford.
An enjoyable game and the first for many weeks for both teams. Green coach
Robin Longmore said, "The season has been an extremely difficult one for all
clubs with the weather situation, but colts cricket has suffered probably
more so than senior games. I have lost count of the number of games I have
arranged and then had to cancel due to the weather, perhaps I should seek
sponsorship from BT with all the calls I have been making. I'm sure like the
majority of coaches, I have no interest in league positions this year, all I
want to do is get some games on for the kids" |
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