BDICL - Indoor Cricket league

Woodham First Team take a victory by 5runs and retain top of BDICL Div 4. Simon Barrett named Man of the Match after top scoring with 37 and picking up 1-27 with the ball.

First Team Reports

"Indoor Pheasants Hang on For Victory"

Stand in captain Mason, leading a team featuring a couple of able replacements, lost the toss but got what he wanted and Woodham padded up. Barrett and Richardson opened, starting at a reasonable pace with Barrett getting off the mark with a four. Richardson dabbed a couple of sidewall singles before his early demise as he hit inside out, driving down the throat of mid-off. Wells in at 3 came and went for a quick 13 compiled of some unconvincing dab-edges and one mis-fielded back wall four.

Trevor "the Puss" Mason walked to the crease and quickly upped the rate with Raspberry plying his usual trade of sensible and measured run-making. Simon retired yet again.

Andy "Dotty" Smith came to the crease accompanied by his usual nerves, departing after an unusual run-out for four..."I didn't think he'd thrown it" said Smithy, having seemingly not bothered to ground his bat having easily made his ground after deciding against a single. Chris Shaw in at 6, found runs quickly, while Mason choose tactics over his avergage giving the mediocre bowler a return catch to bring Barrett back in from the hutch as we sat comfortably on 106 after nine of the twelve overs...we looked on for a 130+ score. All of a sudden Shaw had got himself caught off a side wall, possibly pretending he wasn't out, a confused umpire checked with square leg and it was confirmed - Chris was now a runner and Barrett was to be 'last-man-standing' for the last two overs. Before we knew it Barrett skied a drive into the rafters - a run began, was decided against and although Shaw was out of his ground Simon went down as run out for 37 to bring Woodham's innings to an early close. 112-6.

We took our places believing that a century at Notley was enough as long as we kept tight and held nerve in the field, with "Spudley" looking well ballanced and poised at square leg, we we're under starter's orders.

"The Log" started with a field-supported maiden - rare and always welcome. Barrett and Shaw continued to complete the first 6 overs in tidy fashion, with Barrett making the breakthrough as a partnership was emerging - Wells taking a low catch from a drive to what would have been long-on. Chris Shaw should be praised for completing his 3 overs for just 10 runs - a contribution that would become invaluable in the last overs - allowing the "Puppy" to take the ball at 37 for 1 after 6.

Wells took a wicket in his first ropey over full of shoody deliveries, assisted by "Glamour-Puss" with a sharp catch to dismiss the left-hander. Smith's wicket keeping also allowed Wells to stem Eddie's tally and return better figures in his 2nd and 3rd. While all this was happening, the batsmen decided to pick on our very own "Puss in Boots" and bludgened him for 6 after 6. A sigh of relief was heard in the hall as Suckling retired on 25 after back to back 6s.

The last over - 23 needed, Glamour knowing what he had to do...3runs...7nb...6...(just 7 required off 4 legitimate balls)...dot ball...wicket! run out Wells...wicket! run out Mason-Wells...any legitimate ball would do...with pleas of "float it" ignored, Puss held his 9-life nerve and only 1 run was added.

Woodham Pheasants take a victory by 5runs and retain top of BDICL Div 4.

Andrew Smith's keeping stood up to scrutiny, Chris Shaw's bowling held us in the game...and well...Spudley made us damn handsome out there! Man of the Match is awarded to Simon Barrett. Returning healthy figures but most importantly retiring and coming back in to notch a hugely needed 37. This Man of the Match should also be considered recognition for a quality set of games with the bat Simon has had.

Stats: Barratt Run Out 37 & 3-0-27-1; N. Richardson Caught 2; Wells Caught 13 & 3-0-20-1; Mason Caught 20 & 3-0-48-1; A. Smith Run Out; Shaw Caught 14 & 3-1-10 0

Reporter: David Wells.

WMCC 1st team make it three in a row with an emphatic victory against Margaretting.

Statistics:

Fannon 38 RO Reddin 26 NO Wells 29 NO & 2.4-0-11-1 Mason 28 NO & 2-0-13-2 Mitchell 3 LBW & 3-0-22-1

Shaw 7 NO & 3-0-28-1

Man of the Match: Difficult choice this week.... but it goes to the Glamour Puss with 2 for 13 and 28 not out in quick time and also provide the assist for the run out.

Once again the skipper Reddin lost the toss and was asked to bat first in a game which was reduced to 11 overs because of a late start.

The top four batsmen all reached 25 and retired. Mitchell was out LBW with one which might have been going over the top. It was given out by The Puppy from the gallery who was keen to bat again. The only other wicket to fall was that of the Chairman who was run out with the top score of 38. WMCC final score was 145 for 2.

Opening the bowling were Druid and Peggy who went for only 50 for 2 wickets between them. This meant the opposition were well behind the chase. There was no rest for them though with the Puppy and the Puss ending the innings taking 3 wickets for 24 runs. An excellent performance all round with the bat and ball (not many extra to report) and a safe catch by the Druid in front of his nose and run out (Glamour to Druid) as Margaretting were all out for 74. WMCC win by 71 runs and take all 15 points.

Skipper now has a selection dilemma for the next game at Notley in two weeks.

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WMCC First team batting frist take all 15 points in a 57 run win.

Statistics:

D. Fannon Caught 20 G. Reddin Bowled 24 S. Barrett Run Out 16 D. Wells Not Out 29 T. Mason Not Out 3

C. Shaw Stumped 6

Total 139 for 4

Shaw 3-0-25-0 Barrett 3-0-16-0 Wells 3-1-11-0 Mason 3-0-19 2 Fannon - a stumping and a catch.

Reddin loses the toss and is inserted by Braintree Reserves. Foundations set by the openers who both just fell short of 25 retirements. Barrett, the sides no 3, increased the run rate before being joined by Wells who soon reached 25 and a well earned rest - Barrett was ran out. Shaw came in and hit a smart six before dancing down the wicket and missing the ball to be stumped. Mason supported Wells at the end give us a good Notley score of 139.

Shaw bowled a suberb 3 overs with no luck with good support from the off spin of Barrett. After the bowlers one and two were finished there was no rest for the batters. Wells three overs only went for 11 with a rare indoor maiden. Mason took the only wickets with the ball with his 2 for 19.

Man the match was Wells with 29 runs and 3 overs only for 11.

Next game is 1/11/09 at 21:30

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WMCC batting first won the first game of the season by 26 runs to score 12 points against Shalford Reserves.

Statistics:

Fannon Retired 26 Reddin Caught 11 Barrett Caught 25 Wells Not Out 14 Shaw Caught 0 Mitchell Not Out 12

Total 108 for 3

Barrett 3-0-28-0 Shaw 3-0-22-1 Mitchell 2.1-0-16-2 Wells 2-0-14-1

Catches – Shaw and Fannon Stumping – Fannon Run Outs – Mitchell (Direct Hit), Fannon (took bails off)

Excellent opening game with the two indoor debutants Shaw and Wells. In a nutshell excellent fielding won the game with not any mistakes to remember. Good fielding led to pressure which led to mistakes by Shalford Reserves.

Man of the match: Peggy. Excellent batting at the end with Wells and 2 wickets in 13 balls.

ReserveTeam Reports:

WMCC Res v Boreham Res at Braintree

Losing the toss and batting first Andy Smith and Chris Collis got Woodham off to a good start. Andy was first to depart for a quick fire 19. This bought Steven Richardson to the crease. Chris and Steven played some great shots and kept the score board racing along until they both retired. Flash and Matt Fawcett soon departed and the returning Chris C joined debutante David Huett who made a very usefull 9. This left Chris and Steven to get Woodham to a reasonable target. Steven departed for a fantastic 31 but Chris just carried on. Woodham made 125 for 5 off 12 overs with Chris making history by scoring a match winning 54 not out.

In reply the Woodham attack kept things very tight. The first wicket fell via a direct hit throw in from yours trully. Matt Fawcett followed with a great piece of work behind the stumps to run out our second victim. Boreham were finding scoring quite difficult and the pressure was mounting. David Huett and Steve Richardson each bowled three overs and were fantastic in there first games this year, indeed it was Davids first game ever. The returning Andy Smith had the dangerous Trevor Money caught in the eleventh over which really swung the game our way and flash bowled the last over which produced yet another run out. Boreham all out 95.

Batting: A Smith 19, Chris collis 54 not out, S Richardson 31, S Collis 1, M Fawcett 0, D Huett 9

Bowling: A Smith: 3 overs 1 (caught) for 21, D Huett: 3 overs 0 for 28, S Collis: 2.3 overs 0 for 13, S Richardson: 3 overs 1 (Bowled) for 19. Catches: 1 x S Richardson. Run Outs M Fawcett 3, Flash 1

Man of the Match: Chris Collis

It is quite possible that WMCC Reserves made league history for all the wrong reasons against Kelvedon & Feering III. WMCC lost the toss and were invited to bat. Andy Smith 25, Nigel Richardson 26, Chris Collis 27, Matt fawcett 27, Steve Collis 4 and Connor 0 were all not out!!! 118 for no wicket. In a fantastic display of batting.

In reply Kelvedon made 119 for 3 in 11.4 overs. All the bowlers bowled well but it just wasn't our day. Connor looked a ease in his first Braintree game.

Bowling:

A Smith 3 overs 1 for 34, C Collis 2 overs for 23, Connor 2 overs for 23, Steve Collis 3 overs 2 for 29, N Richardson 0.4 overs for 11.

Kelvedon deserved to win for chasing such a score at Notley. Don't think we could have done anything about it.

Steve

WMCC Reserve batting second won the first game of the season by 4 wickets and score 13 points.

Statistics: Wells Ct 7, Richardson Rtd 25, Smith Ct 20, Fawcett Not Out 20, Woodrow Not Out 9, Karcocki DNB. Total 93 for 2

Smith 3-0-32-0, Woodrow 3-1-5-3, Wells 3-0-19-1, Karcocki 2-0-32-1, Richardson 1-0-5-1. Catches: Karcocki x 2, Woodrow x 1 Stumping – Fawcett x 2. Man of the Match: John Woodrow

A great start for the Reserve Team. Troops marshalled well by fill in captain Andy Smith. The bowling of Wells and Woodrow proved too much for Coggleshall 3's. Without the opposition captain who scored 50 this game would have been over much sooner. Opposition got excited with the early juggling catch of Wells but the mature innings of Spudley put WMCC in the a good position with some nice foot work and drives down the wicket. With an excellent innings from the skipper who had an unlucky wall deflection to be caught on 20 and not reach the 25 retirement milestone. Fawcett and Woodrow took us home for a 4 wicket victory and 13 points.