Full Match Report for 9th May vs Mitford CC

The highlight of the week is here! Mr Calm’s match report.

Rock travelled to the best ground in the ADCL 2008 on Saturday, with high hopes, which were soon to be dashed. One look at the wicket suggested a slow, spongy affair, (much like playing at Rock!), and the insertion of the opposition. However, using some reverse psychology and the fact that Saucy can't count, Skipper TeePee decided we should have first use. Bobby of the Bell & Kev of the Wilsas started, understandably, slowly until Bobby got a lifter & was cruelly not run out this time. After a shower of rain & a delay of 45 minutes Kev was out for 15. PhilB was joined by Ho-sin & they started to move the score on before Saucy was out for 10. A very unusually calm Mr Calm flattered to deceive & ran himself out before he began to look too ridiculous; Well, any more ridiculous than dropping your bat mid-run and trying to scramble back in. The new three berth 25 footer added some lusty blows but to no avail. PhilB was top-scorer with 25 & grafted hard for his runs. Soon to be a dad again, Scoota, bowled beautifully for Mitford and Ellinor took three wickets; most of his victims being rendered helpless by his accent.

Tea had already been taken during the rain-break, so, a sharp turn around & we were fielding, trying to defend 97 paltry runs. Marvin opened the bowling from the, erm, bottom end & had almost immediate success, removing Terry D for a blodger. Ellinor & Davies then set up base camp as they literally inched their way to the target. Having just posted a 50 partnership, Wilsa finally got his deserved reward trapping Ellinor straight in front. Rock fielded poorly & several dropped catches did not help their cause, But we can let Wilsa off with his because the sun was in his eyes. (Until the end of the season when the Fines Committee meet). Howlison proceeded to carve the "attack" to all parts and the end, thankfully, came sooner rather than later, Mitford winners by 8 wickets. Top tea, by the way, & the Mitford lads are good company, so not an entirely wasted journey. Rock must learn to compete in every situation or this season could quickly go the way of the last.

Your correspondent is off on his hols for a couple of weeks, much to the relief of the Skipper, no doubt. I shall leave you in the capable hands of Silver-arm, trusting that the concussion he suffered on Saturday was not too serious.