U16 at Old Elthamians 14/6
Old Elthamians: 158-5; OD Cuaco: 160/3 (Sam Fishlock 44; Billy Rouse 61 not out )
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Putting Elthamians in and picking up a couple of quick wickets it looked as if we should get on top. But although we kept the run rate down we couldn’t get any further break through until the 11th over when Liam took a decent catch off of Callum. Anmol then took a good catch off Cameron and at 88/4 in the 15th over we were still on top. However nearly all our bowlers were giving away a large number of wides and instead of applying pressure on the opposition, they ended on 158/ 5.
Not for the first time we looked to our top three batters to sort us out. Abhishek and Sam Fishlock applied themselves to the task and scored at a decent run-rate until Abhishek fell to a ball that kept low at 63/1 in the 12th over. Sam kept on batting well until he was bowled for 44 in the 17th over with the score on 103. With Billy in and scoring fast as usual, we were still in a strong position provided someone could stay with him and keep him on strike. Anmol, promoted to No 4, had a rush of blood so this task fell to Liam Osborne. Our 27 wides had also effectively extended the match by nearly 6 overs and the light was going. To finish the match, willing parents were strategically position policing the bushes so the ball could be retrieved quickly from Billy’s big hits. With 11 needed off the last over, Liam played a crucial captain’s role by off-driving for 4 and then getting a quick single to allow Billy the honour of striking the winning boundary.
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Putting Elthamians in and picking up a couple of quick wickets it looked as if we should get on top. But although we kept the run rate down we couldn’t get any further break through until the 11th over when Liam took a decent catch off of Callum. Anmol then took a good catch off Cameron and at 88/4 in the 15th over we were still on top. However nearly all our bowlers were giving away a large number of wides and instead of applying pressure on the opposition, they ended on 158/ 5.
Not for the first time we looked to our top three batters to sort us out. Abhishek and Sam Fishlock applied themselves to the task and scored at a decent run-rate until Abhishek fell to a ball that kept low at 63/1 in the 12th over. Sam kept on batting well until he was bowled for 44 in the 17th over with the score on 103. With Billy in and scoring fast as usual, we were still in a strong position provided someone could stay with him and keep him on strike. Anmol, promoted to No 4, had a rush of blood so this task fell to Liam Osborne. Our 27 wides had also effectively extended the match by nearly 6 overs and the light was going. To finish the match, willing parents were strategically position policing the bushes so the ball could be retrieved quickly from Billy’s big hits. With 11 needed off the last over, Liam played a crucial captain’s role by off-driving for 4 and then getting a quick single to allow Billy the honour of striking the winning boundary.
U16 v Old Wilsonians 7/6
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Old Wilsonians: 154-7 (Sam Hutton 2/11; Callum Nicol 2/15); ODCuaco: 149/5 (Abhishek Patel 63)
It was a disappointing result for the Under 16s to lose by 5 runs when they had been on top for much of the match. Choosing to bat, the visitors opened steadily before Anmol Pasammola struck in the 4th over. We continued to get wickets with Liam Osborne taking a good catch on the boundary off Callum Nicol. Callum and Billy Rouse kept the run rate down and the visitors were on 56/3 after 10 overs. However they then put on 40 in the next 5 overs before Anmol took a decent catch off Sam Hutton. At 102/5 after 16 overs we then achieved an excellent run-out from a throw by Billy and Sam Fishlock quickly followed this with a 2nd run out. Although Cameron Mansfield bowled economically, conceding 7 runs in 3 overs, others were less successful, not helped by our dropping a few catches. The visitors ended on 154 for 7.
Our openers managed to keep the score moving along against some decent bowling before Sam Fishlock was out in the 9th over at 39/1. Billy Rouse quickly got us ahead of target before he holed out in the 14th over at deep mid- wicket for 28 at 84/2. 70 runs in 10 overs without our strongest batter might tax us but Liam Osborne, promoted to 4, did a good job until he has out for 21 in the 21st over with the score on 140 for 3. 15 runs in 3 overs should have been manageable but Abhishek was run out chasing the runs for 63 and we were left 6 short of the target.
Old Wilsonians: 154-7 (Sam Hutton 2/11; Callum Nicol 2/15); ODCuaco: 149/5 (Abhishek Patel 63)
It was a disappointing result for the Under 16s to lose by 5 runs when they had been on top for much of the match. Choosing to bat, the visitors opened steadily before Anmol Pasammola struck in the 4th over. We continued to get wickets with Liam Osborne taking a good catch on the boundary off Callum Nicol. Callum and Billy Rouse kept the run rate down and the visitors were on 56/3 after 10 overs. However they then put on 40 in the next 5 overs before Anmol took a decent catch off Sam Hutton. At 102/5 after 16 overs we then achieved an excellent run-out from a throw by Billy and Sam Fishlock quickly followed this with a 2nd run out. Although Cameron Mansfield bowled economically, conceding 7 runs in 3 overs, others were less successful, not helped by our dropping a few catches. The visitors ended on 154 for 7.
Our openers managed to keep the score moving along against some decent bowling before Sam Fishlock was out in the 9th over at 39/1. Billy Rouse quickly got us ahead of target before he holed out in the 14th over at deep mid- wicket for 28 at 84/2. 70 runs in 10 overs without our strongest batter might tax us but Liam Osborne, promoted to 4, did a good job until he has out for 21 in the 21st over with the score on 140 for 3. 15 runs in 3 overs should have been manageable but Abhishek was run out chasing the runs for 63 and we were left 6 short of the target.
U16 XI home to Hayes 17/5
ODCuaco: 167 – 3 (Billy Rouse 109 not out); Hayes 165-3 (T Gallagher 101 not out). ODs won by 2 runs
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The 2nd match, played in cold overcast conditions, turned out eventful. ODs had only 9 players because of couple of late withdrawals, but Hayes turned up with just 10 players mostly drawn from a younger age group. Winning the toss we decided to bat. Liam Osborne stepped in to open and did a sterling job as a foil to Billy Rouse who set about the bowling. Bill reached his 1st 50 in the 10th over before Liam was out for 23 in the 14th with the score at 122 for 2. Ed Berry and Callum Nicol kept the score moving along with Billy ending on 109 not out – his first ton. An unbeatable target of 168 was set.
Hayes started brightly but Andrew Ma and Sam Hutton were able to contain them to 21 after 4 overs. After a couple of loose overs Hayes got on target and reached 110/2 after 13. With 7 overs left and scoring freely against our 9 fielders, the target was well within their grasp. But at least we still had Billy and Sam Hutton to bowl the final 4 overs. Billy struck in the 18th which ended with Hayes on 156/3 and requiring just 11 off the last 2. Sam contained them in his final spell leaving Hayes needing 6 off the final over. Billy still had something left in the tank and bowled a perfect over which saw ODs home by just 2 runs. Hayes opener ended on101 not out, but was still on the losing side. I’ve no idea about the record books but 342 runs with two centuries in a 40 over game must take some beating.
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The 2nd match, played in cold overcast conditions, turned out eventful. ODs had only 9 players because of couple of late withdrawals, but Hayes turned up with just 10 players mostly drawn from a younger age group. Winning the toss we decided to bat. Liam Osborne stepped in to open and did a sterling job as a foil to Billy Rouse who set about the bowling. Bill reached his 1st 50 in the 10th over before Liam was out for 23 in the 14th with the score at 122 for 2. Ed Berry and Callum Nicol kept the score moving along with Billy ending on 109 not out – his first ton. An unbeatable target of 168 was set.
Hayes started brightly but Andrew Ma and Sam Hutton were able to contain them to 21 after 4 overs. After a couple of loose overs Hayes got on target and reached 110/2 after 13. With 7 overs left and scoring freely against our 9 fielders, the target was well within their grasp. But at least we still had Billy and Sam Hutton to bowl the final 4 overs. Billy struck in the 18th which ended with Hayes on 156/3 and requiring just 11 off the last 2. Sam contained them in his final spell leaving Hayes needing 6 off the final over. Billy still had something left in the tank and bowled a perfect over which saw ODs home by just 2 runs. Hayes opener ended on101 not out, but was still on the losing side. I’ve no idea about the record books but 342 runs with two centuries in a 40 over game must take some beating.
U16s at Dartfordians 10th May
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Old Dartfordians 139/5; ODCuaco 124/6 (Abhishek Patel – 44; Billy Rouse – 49)
A lot of rustiness was evident in the team’s first match played in blustery conditions. Dartfordians won the toss and chose to bat. We couldn’t break up their opening partnership and they reached 100 without loss in 14 overs. Facing a potentially massive target, the spinners came on and Abhishek Patel struck with two wickets in his 1st over, with Callum Nicol taking an excellent diving catch. Abhishek took another wicket in his 2nd over and Tom Nicholls followed suit in his first over. With Dartfordians on 106 for 4 we had the chance of having a manageable target. Unfortunately we conceded a lot of runs in the last 3 overs and the home team ended on 139 for 5.
With the match limited to 20 overs Abhishek and Sam Fishlock made a decent start before Sam holed out in the 3rd over. Billy Rouse proceeded to set about the bowling and for several overs we were up with the required run rate of 10 and over. But Billy was out on 49 in the 15th over; and he was quickly followed by Abhishek who made 44. The new batters gave it a go but we ended 16 short on 124 for 6.
Old Dartfordians 139/5; ODCuaco 124/6 (Abhishek Patel – 44; Billy Rouse – 49)
A lot of rustiness was evident in the team’s first match played in blustery conditions. Dartfordians won the toss and chose to bat. We couldn’t break up their opening partnership and they reached 100 without loss in 14 overs. Facing a potentially massive target, the spinners came on and Abhishek Patel struck with two wickets in his 1st over, with Callum Nicol taking an excellent diving catch. Abhishek took another wicket in his 2nd over and Tom Nicholls followed suit in his first over. With Dartfordians on 106 for 4 we had the chance of having a manageable target. Unfortunately we conceded a lot of runs in the last 3 overs and the home team ended on 139 for 5.
With the match limited to 20 overs Abhishek and Sam Fishlock made a decent start before Sam holed out in the 3rd over. Billy Rouse proceeded to set about the bowling and for several overs we were up with the required run rate of 10 and over. But Billy was out on 49 in the 15th over; and he was quickly followed by Abhishek who made 44. The new batters gave it a go but we ended 16 short on 124 for 6.
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