This was the second team’s second heavy defeat in a row, following our three game winning streak.
Once again, a poor bowling performance proved expensive. Put in to bat, Cudham amassed 296, with Dave Rippingdale carrying his bat through the innings and ending on 106. Tom Carter, batting at four, scored 91. The only bowlers, of the eight used, who might want their figures mentioned are Graham – who bowled a good line and length and was rewarded with all three of the wickets to be taken (8 – 2 – 32 – 0), and Brad (9 – 0 – 46 – 0), who was very economical in the context of the game.

By the time tea was finished the afternoon was getting cooler and darker, which reflected our mood as wickets fell regularly for no compelling reason. John top scored with 15 and Paul, playing his mid-order anchor role, was left high and dry on 13 at the end. No-one else, except extras, achieved double figures as we subsided for 68 in 23.5 overs.

This didn’t seem remotely amusing, so I’ll save the humour for the tour report.

- Wyn

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Posted on Tuesday, 14th July, 2009 in 2nds Match Reports.