WORKSOP (20) 155 for 7
TCCC (3) 137 all out
After winning the toss Thoresby elected to bowl. After 50 overs Worksop compiled a patient 155 on a wicket that was slow, green and lifeless. In reply Thoresby managed only 137 all out.
Friday and Saturday morning provided the necessary weather for our match to take place. Earlier in the week it looked as if we would never play. Martin and Nigel must be commended for their tireless work on the ground. One would have to search long and hard to find a pair so dedicated to the upkeep of their oval.
The decision to bowl first was a good one. Restricting the opposition to only 155 was a commanding start to proceedings. The foundation for this controlled performance in the field can be attributed to the new ball partnership between Patel and Hill. These opening bowlers applied the necessary pressure upon which we could later build. Patel grabbed a wicket in his first over with a perfect yorker that cleaned up leg stump. Soon afterwards, after several slow overs, Patel claimed his second wicket courtesy of a brilliant catch at gully by Steve Willis. Willis dived full stretch directly in front of him to claim the catch of the season thus far. Later in the innings Willis’ brilliance was once again revealed. With one stump to aim at he threw down the wicket to dismiss Worksop’s opening bat. Such athleticism is rarely seen. Pete Scott continued to take wickets. His off spin produced figures of 3/35 off 12. The feature of his bowling would have to be the variation in flight. He cunningly deceived the batsmen into hitting the ball in the air. 155 was a total that we were proud of. Surely we could knock off those runs….or so we thought????
Cricket is the most peculiar game. No one ever masters it. The moment that you think you have it all figured out it throws something new at you. A lifetime could be spent trying to understand. Such a life would not be a waste.
Once again Birkett and
The run chase was up and down. At some points we were in the box seat while at other times it was clear that we needed to do some work. In the end it swung the opposition’s way. Quite simply they wanted it more than us.
The good news is that it is over. It is now in the past and if we decide to, we shall never reflect upon it again. Our minds should be focussed towards the next match, because that is all that matters for the time being.
Despite the obvious disappointment there were a few moments of grace. Steve Willis’ catch will remain with those who saw it for many years to come. Ben Marson’s 15 runs were an integral part to the steep learning curve he has been asked to undertake. He will mature with each game he plays and that can only benefit his beloved club. Paul Hughes played one of the best on drives I have ever seen. The ball wasn’t coming on, however he made it look so so easy. With a gentle swing of his sturdy willow he caressed the ball past mid on to the boundary. At the point of contact with the ball, the most wonderful sound was made. The sound of a well timed ball can easily compare to Beethoven’s 9th Symphony.(or at least I think so anyway).
And one final image? With ten overs to go in the match I looked to the west and saw the setting sun. It looked sublime as it gave life to the green fields, trees and the players on our ground. A crisp spring breeze unsettled the leaves by the pavilion and the kids merrily played in a nearby park. The atmosphere was perfect. How else would one wish to spend their time?
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WORKSOP |
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BATSMAN |
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HOW OUT |
SCORE |
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BOWLING |
O |
M |
R |
W |
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J HUSSAN |
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RUN OUT |
34 |
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11 |
3 |
23 |
2 |
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R GRAINGER |
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B PATEL |
0 |
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J HILL |
13 |
5 |
24 |
0 |
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G PYM |
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C WILLIS B PATEL |
16 |
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P SCOTT |
12 |
4 |
35 |
3 |
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S BENTLEY |
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B WILLIS |
24 |
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S WILLIS |
9 |
1 |
40 |
1 |
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T WARD |
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C |
33 |
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D EVANS |
5 |
0 |
23 |
0 |
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C FLINTON B SCOTT |
15 |
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R HARE |
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NOT OUT |
8 |
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N TURNER |
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ST BIRKETT B SCOTT |
0 |
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B |
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NOT OUT |
10 |
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S WILLIAMS |
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P |
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EXTRAS |
15 |
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TOTAL |
155 |
7 |
WKTS |
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THORESBY COLLIERY |
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BATSMAN |
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HOW OUT |
SCORE |
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BOWLING |
O |
M |
R |
W |
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M |
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B WILLIAMS |
24 |
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B |
7 |
0 |
36 |
0 |
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C |
10 |
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S WILLIAMS |
12 |
4 |
20 |
2 |
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P HUGHES |
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B |
23 |
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P |
20.5 |
4 |
50 |
8 |
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P SCOTT |
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C AND B |
3 |
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S BENTLEY |
6 |
1 |
28 |
0 |
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J HILL |
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LBW B BURTON |
28 |
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B MARSON |
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C WALKER B BURTON |
15 |
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C WALKER B BURTON |
11 |
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S WILLIS |
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C HARE B |
15 |
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D EVANS |
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B WILLIAMS |
0 |
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S DICKENS |
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NOT OUT |
1 |
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C FLINTON |
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LBW B BURTON |
0 |
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EXTRAS |
7 |
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TOTAL |
137 |
10 |
WKTS |
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Other Division 1
results from 1st May
At Burmah Road CUTTHORPE (20) 200 for 9 (Andrew Thompson 62, Asadullah Butt 48, Arron Pairama 4 for 51, Craig Turton 4 for 55) beat BLIDWORTH (4) 87 all out (Asadullah Butt 3 for 23, John McCollum 4 for 20) by 113 runs
At Villas Road BOLSOVER (15) 168 for 9 (Andy Crookes 32, Eddie Grant 82 n.o., Keith Miller 9 for 67) drew with FARNSFIELD (7) 143 for 8 (David Tilbury 32, Mark Silcock 33, Eddie Grant 3 for 30)
At Ordsall CUCKNEY (3) 120 all out (Simon Shipp 40, Matthew Makings 3 for 22, Simon Davison 3 for 29) lost to BRIDON (20) 122 for 7 (Simon Fenwick 31, Rob McLeod 30, Dave Newman 4 for 20) by three wickets
At Park Avenue EDWINSTOWE (2) 87 for 9 (Gary Saxby 5 for 24) lost to GLAPWELL (16) 88 for 6 (Andrew Smith 40 n.o.) by four wickets
At The Fieldings MANSFIELD HOSIERY MILLS (15) 150 for 7 (Jason Gorman 51 n.o., Asela Jayasinghe 34, Tom New 31, Ian Thompson 4 for 46) drew with KIVETON PARK (6) 149 for 9 (Adam Burgess 68, Jason Gorman 4 for 54, Asela Jayasinghe 3 for 65)