Despite it being Mid Monsoon season the under 10’s managed to complete their second game of the season on a humid but overcast “Summer’s” morning. Winning the toss Calverton opted to bat first and got off to a solid start with 25 runs from the first two pairs without the loss of any wickets. Caythorpe’s bowler’s then had a magical spell taking 5 wickets in 12 balls, which really put the brakes on the scoreboard. The last pair of Lachlan and Jacob managed some better running between the wickets and when batting straight Jacob demonstrated some excellent technique. With a final score of 197 the only chance of victory would be to bowl accurately and to take regular wickets. In what was a game of two halves the bowling and fielding was nothing short of excellent, with only 3 byes conceded in his first ever hardball match Dan kept admirably and after the first two pairs had completed their overs we were in with a very good shout with runs hard to come by, very few extras and 4 wickets taken, Caythorpe were only on 195. Unfortunately the boys only managed one more wicket so Caythorpe finished on 229, but Jacob’s catch and Lachlans superb bowling were the highlights of a good display.
Man of the match – Lachlan Corns- 4 wickets for 8 runs from 3 overs.
Calverton 197 for 7
Caythorpe 229 for 5
Man of the match – Lachlan Corns- 4 wickets for 8 runs from 3 overs.
Calverton 197 for 7
Caythorpe 229 for 5