This was a training game with the U13s coach umpiring/coaching throughout. Despite asking all U13s and U11s, we could only field 9, mostly due to school commitments. Stock could also only field 9, so it all worked out.

Bentley won the toss and fielded first.

Despite getting off to a slightly nervous start, our opening bowlers, Luca and Ben, soon settled to keep their run rate down and were rewarded with their first wicket after 4 overs for 16 runs. Harry came in with Zak, who bowled very well, followed by Rory and by this time we had Stock at 26 for 3 off 8 overs. In the interests of being inclusive and as a coaching opportunity, Joe, Abbi and Sam came in, but were not able to keep the run rate down. Eddie came in towards the end to take another wicket, but Stock completed the 20 overs on 120 for 5 including 21 extras. Ben and Zak finished with impressive figures of 2-0-3-1 and 3-0-7-0, respectively.
Luca and Rory opened the batting and started off steadily, but both were out cheaply for 4 apiece. Eddie managed 12 runs before being caught and the next five batsmen were out for a total of 21 runs off the bat. So, we were all out for 69 including 27 extras, which was disappointing.

Of their 9 players, Stock were able to field 8 U13s (compared to our 2), who more assured and resilient. Nevertheless, it was a good opportunity to practice and benefit from Charlie’s coaching.
Stock were very friendly and hospitable and put on a nice tea.

Thanks to all the players, parents, Mark (scoring) and Charlie for umpiring/coaching.

Manager: Rob Lygoe

Team:
U13s: Luca Mills(Capt.), Eddie Lygoe (wicket)
U12s: Harry Collins, Ben Harris, Rory O’Brien, Zak Wise
U11s: Abbi Brown, Sam Hawkins, Joe Marder

Match details

Match date

Fri 14 Jul 2017

Kickoff

18:00

Team overview