Match Report vs Baltonsborough
(Tour) - 06 September 2009 @ Baltonsborough (Skipper
and Report Dan)
The Cazh all set off at the same time from the hotel in Exeter
on our jaunt back up the motorway to Dan’s ‘other’
team – Baltonsborough, Somerset. With only one possible
junction to get wrong on the way, Captain Dan was confident
that all the Cazh would get to the usual meeting place –
the Greyhound pub in time for a swift half before the game….Understandable
Dan and passenger Jonny F arrived in plenty of time before
the scheduled 1.30 kick off…unfortunately all other
Casuals got lost going via a detour of Glastonbury and arriving
at the pub on the crossroads from all directions bar the correct
one. However, this allowed for an extra ‘half’
and the negotiation of the toss…it was decided that
BB would bat first to make a game of it….
After the ‘half’ was finished everyone made their
way to the field where there were more slabs of beer and cider
to go round. Kick off was re-arranged for 2pm and overs restricted
to 35 (also it was decided to be a 12 a-side game as Shakey
declared himself fit…. And BB’s Barron junior
junior was blooded in his first senior game for BB).
Captain Dan opened the bowling for the Cazh against the batting
attack of Skirton and Hammond. Skirton playing the first over
defensively. Winkie took the other end and 2nd ball got the
breakthrough bowling Skirton (1) with a low one and completed
a wicket maiden. 1-1off2overs. Miller Jnr joined Rosco, and
Shagger’s 2nd over was more expensive with Hammond looking
to drive. 8-1-3overs. Winkie continued to cause problems with
the ball mainly staying low, but the odd one biting off the
pitch. Shagger’s 3rd over produced the next wicket,
dangerous Miller playing on, bowled for a duck. 10-2-5. Dan’s
next got Hammond looking to launch one to mid-on but playing
a tad too early and was bowled middle stump(10). 11-3-5. Winkie’s
4th over was again destructive, bowling both BB’s 5th
and 6th (D Adams 1 and M Sorril 0) batsmen, suddenly this
looked as though it might be a very quick game after all….and
BB’s skipper Baj Barron (snr) wasn’t looking too
happy (for the first time of the year after BB’s undefeated
season – the only 1st team in Somerset to do so). 12-5-8overs.
After a blistering opening spell, Dan and Andy were replaced
with Jeff and Muff. Jeff continued his normal accurate line
and length, whilst Muff continued where the openers had started
– with a wicket, bowled (Barron Junior 3). 15-6-10.
Worrying times for Baj as he was joined by Stevie B. The pair
put on a steady partnership, until Muff struck again in his
3rd over, bowling Baj (8). 40-7-14. Somerset over 50s star,
Steeler came to the middle. Things were plodding along for
BB with the pair looking to push the singles and club the
bad ball. DB took over from Muff. The batsman, Beauchamp faced
with a glut of legside fielders decided to manipulate the
off side, however, first ball slapped one straight down the
throat of Winkie at point (21). 56-8-18.
Tesh took over from Jeff and first over was a maiden. Carl
Garrett was now batting, but DB managed to get his man half
way through his second over, bowled(0). 65-9-20. Junior Junior
Barron (Joe) made his way to the crease to join Steeler. With
Tesh having to alter his bowling action to accommodate the
youngster plus Joe playing some sound shots, a much needed
partnership developed. Joe, holding one end up and Steeler
looking to cart it. Jonny F put down a chance in the deep,
but with one hand crocked he preceded to injure the other
whilst trying to protect the injured one! Tesh eventually
got a deserved wicket of Steeler, caught by Shag at mid-on
for a well made 42. 100-10-29. This brought last man Ivan
Garrett to the middle. Shakey and BA replaced Tesh and Dave.
The innings should have been put the bed, but Dan infront
of ‘home’ supporters put down a simple chance
(Garrett) at mid on when BB were still on 100. However, Shakey
lasted 3 overs before his body gave up – what he pulled
no one knows, but usual look of pain returned to the Councillors
face and he was ‘pulled off’. Jeff returned, and
the final wicket was taken by a throw from Dan to Smitts behind
the stumps who casually whipped the bails off in one movement
to eventually run out Joe Junior Barron(4). The total 111
ao (off 32.2 overs). I Garrett finishing not out 7. Even with
a modest total, The Cazh (or Dan) knew what to expect from
the BB bowling attack.
Lewis 4-0-10-2
Hood 4-2-2-3
Clapham 6.2-0-27-0
Foote 4-0-24-2
Thomas 5-1-10-2
Hirani 5-1-15-1
M Stephens 3-1-12-0
P Stephens 2-0-3-0
Tea was lovely and provided by Dan’s sister, who had
spent the previous day in the kitchen baking (unknown to Dan,
who thought all the cakes had been bought…apologies
Hannah!)
Needing to be solid to start…the Cazh opened up with
2 ‘solid’ figures of men Jonny F and Paul ! Baj
and Steeler opened the bowling for BB. After 4 overs the score
was on 0 still….the bowling bowling very accurately
and the Awesome Foursome making do with blocking. This worked
right up until neutral umpire Mines gave Jonny F out caught
behind…Jam looked bemused as he had hit a chunk of the
wicket rather than the ball, but in the spirit of Sunday cricket
(and the very friendly nature of this game) Jam was called
back…only to be bowled middle stump next ball and last
in the over (0)! Straight bat Bari was next in, with Paul
on strike, the Casuals first run was scored, a single by Paul
in the 6th over!! Unfortunately, that wasn’t much of
a help as Paul was out next over, caught for 1.1-2-8overs.
Smitty in next trying to get over his run out from the day
before, however that wasn’t to be as he was also caught
(0) in the 9th over along with Ash been adjudged lbw for 1.
Suddenly the Cazh were in the same shit that BB had been an
hour or 2 earlier. 5-4-9overs.
The previous day’s top scorers were now at the crease,
looking to get the Cazh into double figures! Baj had just
2 ball to try and get Dan out, but fortunately Dan managed
to nurdle a 2 off the last ball. The pair put on a decent
partnership of 30 before Dan stupidly swished at one he should
have blocked (or indeed stepped away from as he was still
taking guard when the bowler (keeper Beauchamp) was at the
end of his delivery stride), either way he was caught by Steeler
(8 ). 33-5-16. Tesh joined Richie and was looking good right
up until he was bowled (3).47-6-19.
Andy Hood next up, but it was Richie who perished bowled
by I Garrett for (what turned out to be the top scorer again
in 2 days) 22. 47-7-20. Jeff now in and he and Winkie tried
to get the runs where possible without giving away their wicket….the
next 7 overs they did just that, taking the score up to 74,
but it was Andy that was caught for 10. Muff didn’t
last long getting done by the flight – trying not to
cart it, instead missed it and bowled for 0. 76-9 turned into
76 for 10 with Shakey not wanting to hang around holed out
first ball (0). Bringing Dave to the crease as last man…he
lasted two balls before also being bowled (0). The casuals
limping to an embarrassing 76 ao!!
With the sun still shining, BB brought out the BBQ and beer/cider
and everyone tucked into a second tea! An excellent day out,
and marvellous finish to the tour. The cricket may not have
been at the highest standard, but Baltonsborough did an excellent
job in just getting a wicket prepared after heavy rain for
2 days previous, threatened to scupper the game full stop.
The majority of the Cazh then made the trip back across the
bridge, apart from Dan who stayed for a few extra’s
in the Hound!
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