This fixture is always highly anticipated in the Shoreham calendar as it is one of the oldest and friendliest rivalries we have. Each year Shoreham play the Jolly Rogers for the coveted trophy: The Dosser’s Cup in memory of Colin Boothroyd.

The match saw the triumphant return of vice captain Jack Rivett to the Sunday squad. He and Mazzon (rough translations: Masson, Maszon, Materazzi) opened the bowling for the home side and whilst Mazzon (7-0-22-0) kept the runs down J. Rivett (9-1-32-3) took the wickets. Jack’s wickets came courtesy of a tidy catch from Kumar and two very safe catches from wicket-keeper Richard Nash who kept very well for the second time this season. Ringer Samuel Trick (7-0-29-3) broke down their middle order with some beautiful off-spin. His scalps included the big hitter of L Freeman whom he caught and bowled for a very cheap 19 much to the incredulity of the batsman. Danny Setterfield (7-0-32-0) chipped in with a decent spell from the Pavilion End and an even better tea which was waiting in the wings by the time George Rivett (6-1-9-2) came on to bowl. The smell of tea wafting over the field motivated both him and Haysler (3-0-19-1). Haysler using the hill and some ripping leg spin saw number 8 lose his off stump. Greg Taylor (1-0-1-0) came on for an over at the end having earned his reputation as “Shoreham’s best fielder” as decided by the Jolly Rogers’ batsmen. A stunning bowling display had left the Jolly Rogers on 147 for 9 at tea which gave us what we thought would be a gettable total.

Haysler and Barrett opened the batting but departed fairly quickly getting 4 and 1 respectively. This brought Sam Trick and Richard Nash to the crease. Richard struck three fours before leaving on 12. Debutant Giles Winser then came to the crease after a convincing fielding performance. Giles hit a couple of convincing strokes and supported Sam at the other but ultimately was caught out without scoring. When Taylor (8) and Kumar (1) followed soon after, Shoreham seemed in dire straits at 84 for 6. Mazzon came in to steady the ship and help Sam along to his fifty. However, Sam fell on 55 bringing vice captain Rivett to the crease who only managed 4 before being bowled. Danny Setterfield once again steadied the ship but ended up caught out on 7. This brought number 11 G. Rivett to the crease with 40 to get off of 7 overs. He and Mazzon gave it a go but Mazzon played around a straight one finishing on 12 with Rivett 11 not out. Shoreham fell 28 short of the required total on 120 all out but it was down to the pub to eat too many chips and big up our respective roles in retaining the Dosser’s Cup (it is presented to the losers of the fixture).

- George

Posted on Sunday, 6th June, 2010 in Friendly Match Reports.