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17/5/02
- Green ease to first victory
BARNARDS
GREEN v VICTORIA & BLAKELEY The Green
skipper Rich Williams again won the toss and again elected to bowl on a
wicket that proved to play well throughout. Tim Williams (1-34) and Judd
Doughty (1-40) bowled very economically but after 25 overs Victoria had lost
only one wicket for 92 runs. R Brown
(2-52) once again bowled with great control throughout his long spell and Rog
Clarke (2-38) picked up the key wicket of Mitchell, having been encouraged by
the crowd after being hit for three sixes in four balls. Duncan
Bell, aged 16, bowled superbly on his debut without reward despite a close
stumping shout from the immaculate Glendinning. Victoria
accelerated well, adding an impressive 37 in the last five overs. The Green
once again bowled and fielded excellently in restricting Victoria to 195-6 in
their 50 overs. The Green's
reply started well with Jez Clarke (15) playing some particularly attractive
shots early on. When Clarke middled one to point, Kev Golder joined skipper
Williams at the crease. Golder (86no) in particular was in superb form
playing a series of majestic shots all around the wicket. Williams (70no)
also started to time the ball well with two big sixes. The pair added 172 as
the Green romped to an emphatic victory and a good 20 points. Tomorrow
(Saturday) the Green will be looking to continue the good form as they
entertain Himbleton at North End Lane. Teams Saturday,
May 18 1st XI v
Himbleton (home). Meet 1pm. R Williams
(capt), P Drinkwater, B Hancock, T Clarke, T Williams, J Doherty, R A Brown,
G Glendinning, K Golder, C Hill, I Scullion. 2nd XI v
Himbleton (away). Meet 12.45pm. R W Brown (capt), T Price, J Longmore, K
Middleton, D Bell, R Rogers, M Brookes, J Sherliker, L Hooper, J Curtis, A
Lamb. 3rd XI v
Feckenham (home - Newlands). Meet 1.15pm. M Jones (capt), R Longmore, H
Gregory, P Harris, N Rogers, R Lewis, R Tyler, L Dyment, S Clarke, M Oakes, H
Gregory, J Lewis, Sunday,
May 19 1st XI v
Bromsgrove (home) Meet 1.15pm. K Ratcliffe, C Hill, R A Brown, T Wiliams, K
Golder, T Clarke, R Williams, R W Brown, J Doherty, P Drinkwater, M Heaton. 2nd XI v
Bromsgrove (away). Meet 12.45pm. R Longmore, M Brookes, H Gregory, M Wajzer,
L Hooper, J Wheeler, J Curtis, T Price, M Jones, D Goodman, Justin McMillan,
M Oakes. Courtsey of the Malvern Gazette |
Junior sessions
Young
players up to the age of 14 years are invited to attend from 6.30-8pm.
Contact Tim Williams on (01684) 310545. Junior Report COLWALL
U11s travelled to Barnards Green for their first game of the season. COLWALL
U11s v BARNARDS GREEN U11s Batting
first, Colwall found runs difficult to come by against an accurate attack.
However despite losing wickets opener O'Toole and Jennings batted sensibly as
did Hitchen making his debut. It was left to the last pair of Hylands and
Bishop to step up the scoring with 6 boundaries and take Colwall to 235. Colwall's
bowlers knew they needed to bowl tightly to restrict the home side, and
openers Coffey and Hylands did just that. Coffey with one early wicket and
then Chapman pinned the home side back. Barnards Green then picked up the
tempo and it needed some tight fielding by Colwall, especially by Giess
behind the stumps, to keep them in the game. However
with late wickets by Taylour and Hylands, the match swung again, producing an
exciting last over. With one more wicket for Coffey and one run for Barnards
Green, the match was tied, with both sides taking credit for their efforts. |
Green Thirds gave a very good account of themselves
against Belbroughton but lost by 48 runs. Belbroughton
made 198 off their 45 overs with the Green taking eight wickets. Emily Price
had J Price caught for her first wicket in senior cricket. The Green
were all out for 150 despite a fine 46 from H Gregory and 37 from J Hall. 17/5/02
- Young's 66no earns derby victory
MALVERN v BARNARDS GREEN SUNDAY Barnards
Green won the toss and elected to bat on a placid looking wicket. Openers
Jeremy Clarke and Chris Hill immediately took the initiative, especially
playing drives off the front foot. Francis eventually got the wicket of
Clarke caught at the wicket for 30. Hill was
joined by Kevin Golder and they continued to score relatively freely. After
20 overs 250 plus looked to be on the cards. Malvern's change bowlers however
bowled with reasonable control and at the end of their innings they were 210
for two with Golder 98 not out. In reply
Malvern started off quite well with Dovey and Arnold adding 30 for the first
wicket. Dovey, Arnold, Halion and Carter were then dismissed in quick
succession to leave Malvern in trouble. Francis
looked in good form until he was caught off a wide for 29. The Green thought
they had the game in the bag, however they hadn't reckoned with the veteran
Paul Young who came in at number seven. Ably assisted by first of all Roy
Evans (18) and then Neil Thompson (30no). Young saw Malvern to victory with
an undefeated 66 with one over to spare. Next
Sunday, Malvern are at home to Colwall. BARNARDS
GREEN SUNDAY II v BLOXWICH BARNARDS
Green 2nds entertained a strong Bloxwich side at North End Lane. Stand in
skipper John Wheeler won the toss and inserted the opposition who got off to
a positive start. Lee Hooper then picked up the first of his six wickets when
Westleigh skied a full toss and was well caught by Mike Oakes. A good
partnership between Scott and Swinton saw Bloxwich moving towards a big total
before Hooper returned to take both their wickets. Hooper finished with 6-51
and Bloxwich scored 202 off 40 overs. In reply
the Green got off to a solid start before James Curtis was caught behind for
14 with the score on 40. Derek Goodman (77) batted solidly and received good
support from Hooper (25) and Tim Price (12) before being the eighth Green
wicket to fall on 155. Jamie Longmore hit 10no before Mike Oakes became the
last man out with Barnards Green 32 runs short. Many thanks
to match sponsors David Spilsbury Funeral Services. |