Shoreham 220-9
Chelsfield Village 122-8

Shoreham’s Saturday season started in familiar circumstances with James Trick losing the toss and Andy Montieth arriving just 10 minutes after play got under way. Chelfield elected to field in ideal conditions on this sunny afternoon with JD and makeshift opener JT starting off for Shoreham. the pair built a steady opening partnership for Shoreham leading the home side to 93 for the first wicket before JD fell on 34. James continued to his 50 and then increased his strike rate against Chelsfield’s change bowlers to reach 103 before retiring. Andrew Montgomerie (6) batting at 3 became the first of Shoreham destroyer Miles Walker’s first victims when he looped the ball back to the bowler for a simple caught and bowled. Phil Edge soon joined Montie in the prestigious club after becoming Miles’ second victim when he was clean bowled after being deceived in the flight. Andy Monteith (16) was then guilty of ball watching and became James Trick’s first victim of the season after being run out with both batsmen at the same end, Chris Brown replaced the retiring James Trick but was bowled first ball. Sam Trick (16) and some lusty blows from Tom Palmer (11) and James Bromfield (9) helped Shoreham to 220 for 9 at tea.

Chelsfield’s innings got off to a quick fire start with 18 runs coming from the first 2 overs before J Bromfield 0-25 and T Palmer 1-20 got into their rhythm to slow the run rate. J Trick put the pressure on the middle order taking 4-16 with the Edge also chipping in with a wicket (1-9). Shoreham’s fielding performance was aided by good reaction from Bob Stacey and James Asplin leading to two run outs. however despite the efforts of various bowlers to take the final two wickets the game filtered out with Chelfield padding their way to the draw ending on 122-8.

- Ray

Posted on Saturday, 24th April, 2010 in Friendly Match Reports.