Lichfield Nomads Cricket Club : Match Reports 2013 |
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Stone SP CC (Swynnerton) v Lichfield Nomads CC
Lichfield Nomads 190 for 5
Nomads revenge
After a heavy defeat last year Nomads
were hoping for a stronger performance this time around. Gardner was obviously
keen as he broke all records by arriving first!!
Hoddy decided to bat and opened with
Gardner and Stanley. The latter was going along steadily at ‘more than a run an
over’ including some good drives when he was bowled with the score on 50 in the
eleventh over. By now Swynnerton had established a pattern of wides and byes
they were to maintain throughout the match, with the captain keen to get as many
players as possible involved. It wasn’t long before Gardner was stumped taking
on Chandler who was getting considerable turn. However, Moss was in a forceful
mood and soon got into his stride, with first Scott and then Rolfe. Then just as
he was beginning to cut loose Moss drove one uppishly into the covers and was
well taken by the captain. Rolfe too was striking some good blows when the
bowlers could put it within his reach and was unfortunate to be stumped as the
slowness of the ‘keeper meant that the batsman not only had time to get his foot
back but also enough to raise it again before the wicket was broken. Jones and
George finished off proceedings with a good stand, taking the score to 190, of
which extras had contributed 57.
A shower during tea delayed matters by
no more than 10 minutes as Hoddy elected Moss and Forster to open the bowling –
showing faith in the latter that the bowler did not feel, after recent
difficulties with his line. Indeed Forster’s first seven balls went away for 16
runs before things suddenly began to go right as he slowed down the flight and
added loop to deliveries, putting doubt in the batsmen’s minds. At the other end
Moss was bowling with real fire and in the third over cleaned up Bennett, last
season’s century maker, for just four. However after nine overs the rain got
heavier and the players came off as the covers were swiftly wheeled out. A
half-hour wait left Nomads wondering if play would continue but eventually the
skies lightened and after some discussion as to whether this was ‘light drizzle’
or indeed ‘mizzle’, play got under way again. Although footholds were a little
difficult Moss removed Jones to a catch by Scott and Forster bemused Chandler
caught in at least three minds before completely missing a straight ball.
Davidson was striking the ball with real power, creating difficulties for
Nomads’ ball driers, however he carelessly chased a widish delivery from Forster
and was well caught by Rolfe from a loud snick. Hughes and Hoddy replaced the
openers and it wasn’t long before Hughes was up to his usual tricks of dropping
a catch, this time on his follow through; Hughes is well known for his hard
hands but was less prepared for the ball going between them and hitting a
somewhat softer part of his anatomy, accompanied by much mirth around the field.
However, after a few minutes (when not one of his alleged team mates offered a
massage) he got back gingerly to his feet and carried on. His fortitude was soon
to be rewarded as he took a looping caught & bowled, followed up next ball by
bowling Bailey. A good ‘hat trick ball’ was kept out but by now Nomads were on
the rampage with Hoddy taking wickets at one end and Hughes continuing his good
form including a fine catch by Hoddy ‘running’ back. A final catch by Rolfe saw
Nomads home with a dozen overs to spare as the light began to fade.
Apologies to anyone not credited for
achievements – scorebook in a right mess!!
Disclaimer: any offence caused by this
article is unintentional, any praise is well deserved.] |
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Lichfield Nomads |
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Swynnerton |
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How Out |
Bowler |
Total |
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How Out |
Bowler |
Total |
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Gardner |
st |
Chandler |
18 |
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Bennett |
b |
Moss |
4 |
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Stanley |
b |
Jones C |
18 |
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Davidson |
c Rolfe |
Forster |
23 |
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Scott |
c |
George |
8 |
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Jones A |
c Scott |
Moss |
0 |
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Moss |
c Jones A |
Chandler |
44 |
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Chandler G |
b |
Forster |
0 |
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Rolfe |
st |
Jones A |
19 |
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Chandler M |
b |
Hoddy |
25 |
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Jones |
not out |
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16 |
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Jones C |
c Scott |
Forster |
3 |
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George |
not out |
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10 |
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Bramhall |
c Hughes |
Hughes |
24 |
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Hughes |
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Bailey |
b |
Hughes |
0 |
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Hoddy |
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Bradford |
c Hoddy |
Hughes |
2 |
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Forster |
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Winstanley |
not out |
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0 |
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Greaves |
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Bailey |
c Rolfe |
Hoddy |
0 |
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Extras w27; nb5; b20; lb5 |
57 |
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Extras w4, nb; b1; lb |
1 |
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Total for 5 wickets |
190 |
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Total for 10 wkts |
86 |
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Fall of wickets: 50; 59; 83; 141; 157 |
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Fall of wickets: not recorded |
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Bramhall 8-2-24-0; Bramhall 5-0-16-0; Bailey 3-0-10-0;
Chandler 7-2-14-2; Bradford 3-0-15-0; George 4-1-12-1; Jones C 3-0-26-1;
Winstanley 3-0-41-0; Davidson 2-0-15-0; Jones A 2-0-9-1 |
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Moss 8-0-25-2; Forster 8-1-27-3; Hughes 5-0-19-3; Hoddy
5-1-15-2 |
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