EASY RYDER
On a rare! delightful summers evening at GLA, Calverton under 13's belatedly began their 2016 season, in a league and cup double header against Hucknall CC. Batting first, things were looking ominous with both openers Jack Spafford and Logan Wyatt departing for ducks followed shortly by captain Ethan Scully, also without troubling the scorer. With the total on 22 for 4 after 4 overs a lot now rested on the shoulders of senior pro Ryder Wyatt and the younger less experienced members of the side to put runs on the scoreboard for us to defend. Although losing Erika Bell and John Kirkby for partners, Ryder remained resolute, ticking the scoreboard along and soon finding an able ally in Teddy Gregan, the pair batted sensibly until the 11th over when Teddy was bowled for 11. The fifth player out of 6 wickets to be bowled highlights a need for work on our defence, shot selection and knowing where our stumps are! The loss of Teddy bought Josh Santos to the crease, who helped Ryder reach the 35 runs required to retire, Josh and Harry Wood then demonstrated some great running between the wickets until Harry was run out in the 17th over trying to push the score along.
Two further run outs then saw Ryder return to the crease to join Josh and get the side to a very respectable 107-9 of the 20 overs, Ryder not out on 42 and Josh also not out on 20.
In reply Hucknall got off to a decent start with boundaries and extras costing us dearly early on. Thankfully Logan then Ryder took a wicket a piece to remove their openers followed by some tight bowling in the middle overs by Teddy, Hamish and John piling the pressure onto Hucknall. This allowed Jack Spafford (2-1-7-2) and Erika Bell to remove Hucknalls middle order in their hunt to chase down the target. A run out by Ryder and a wicket for captain Ethan curtailed any chance of Hucknall reaching our total with the overs running out on the score at 94-7.
From a managers perspective it was nice to get an early victory, whilst also progressing in the cup.
As a team though we certainly need to learn and improve in the batting department, particularly in our defence and running between the wickets.
MOM- Undoubtedly Ryder Wyatt
On a rare! delightful summers evening at GLA, Calverton under 13's belatedly began their 2016 season, in a league and cup double header against Hucknall CC. Batting first, things were looking ominous with both openers Jack Spafford and Logan Wyatt departing for ducks followed shortly by captain Ethan Scully, also without troubling the scorer. With the total on 22 for 4 after 4 overs a lot now rested on the shoulders of senior pro Ryder Wyatt and the younger less experienced members of the side to put runs on the scoreboard for us to defend. Although losing Erika Bell and John Kirkby for partners, Ryder remained resolute, ticking the scoreboard along and soon finding an able ally in Teddy Gregan, the pair batted sensibly until the 11th over when Teddy was bowled for 11. The fifth player out of 6 wickets to be bowled highlights a need for work on our defence, shot selection and knowing where our stumps are! The loss of Teddy bought Josh Santos to the crease, who helped Ryder reach the 35 runs required to retire, Josh and Harry Wood then demonstrated some great running between the wickets until Harry was run out in the 17th over trying to push the score along.
Two further run outs then saw Ryder return to the crease to join Josh and get the side to a very respectable 107-9 of the 20 overs, Ryder not out on 42 and Josh also not out on 20.
In reply Hucknall got off to a decent start with boundaries and extras costing us dearly early on. Thankfully Logan then Ryder took a wicket a piece to remove their openers followed by some tight bowling in the middle overs by Teddy, Hamish and John piling the pressure onto Hucknall. This allowed Jack Spafford (2-1-7-2) and Erika Bell to remove Hucknalls middle order in their hunt to chase down the target. A run out by Ryder and a wicket for captain Ethan curtailed any chance of Hucknall reaching our total with the overs running out on the score at 94-7.
From a managers perspective it was nice to get an early victory, whilst also progressing in the cup.
As a team though we certainly need to learn and improve in the batting department, particularly in our defence and running between the wickets.
MOM- Undoubtedly Ryder Wyatt