Tony finally gets maiden 50 and Isaac picks up 5
Congratulations to Tony Hadfield who after fifteen seasons at the Club finally hit his maiden half century. Congratulations also go to Isaac Gregory-Bourne for picking up his first 5 wicket haul at senior level.
The 1st entertained Chestfield CC and decided to bat first. Progress was slow against a good bowling attack but James Weller (58) hit his 6th half century of the season to go with his two tons. The team hit out in the later pater of the game and an excellent 59 no from Ricky Dale including a “Buttler” style 27 from the penultimate over and supported well by Nick Page (36) meant the team ended on a respectable 231 for 8 off their 45 overs
The visitors got off to a strong start reaching 61 for none before Ricky Dale broke the partnership. Ricky’s 1 for 14 off 9 overs combined with Tom Carey’s 3 for 32 removed the wind from Chestfield’s batting. Amith Lokesh’s 4 for 43 continued the fine work as the visitors fell 42 runs short of the target at the close of play. Archie Covey and Harry Mantle also bowling well.
The 2s travelled to Gravesend and were put into the field and despite an early wicket the top and middle order of the home team put on runs as they reached 209 for 8 in their 40 overs. Daniel Covey (4 for 70), Allan Hampton (2 for 24) and Tom Gunner (1 for 39) picking up the wickets.
A trio of early wickets put the team under pressure but Alan (34) Chris Knope (32) and Chris Hogg (27 no) looked to salvage the innings but wickets continued to fall as the team found themselves all out for 159 with one ball to go.
The 3s were home to local derby with Sheppey and were put into bat. After an early wicket Glenn Kennett (86 no) and Kev Miles (21) started to rebuild. After Kev’s dismissal Tony Hadfield enter the fray and pushed the ball round the field comfortably. Would the man who has scored 40+ many times make his mark and although almost missed by the scorers he did indeed for the first time in his Bapchild career receive the applause for a maiden half century. Congratulations Tony we look forward to many more. After Tony flush with success was dismissed on 55 Paul Surridge stepped up to the plate and hit a quick fire 55 meaning at the end of the innings the team has reached an impressive 232 for 4.
Linc Bryden (2 for 1) got the team off to the perfect start as the visitors found themselves 7 for 2. Phil Danbury (1 for 27) and Danish Zia (2 for 20) kept the pressure on together with Emily Surridge (1 for 29) and Ella Hadler (2 for 31) and Will Surridge (1 for 22) helped by a catch from father Paul saw Sheppey reach just 133 for 9 in reply.
The Sunday XI played in a league game against Gore Court and put the home team into bat. One batsman made all the difference scoring 137 of the 230 runs scored however the team stuck to their guns and Isaac Gregory-Bourne in his first season playing senior cricket picked up his first five wicket haul taking 5 for 20 in just 5 overs.
After team a six batsmans made double figures but none were able to kick on. Ben Wiebe-Williams (31), Ethan Collier (24), Haris Khan (23) being the higest scorers as the team were bowled out in the 37th over for 160.
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