Match Report
On a blistering hot day Bill called incorrectly and we found ourselves fielding on an outfield that was as parched as the Sahara. With Spud and Neil recovering from Kent Beer Festival excesses it was surprising how solid our ground fielding was. Macca in particular was in tremendous form, prowling the deep and ensuring Blue Bell Hill had to work hard for their runs. Accurate bowling ensured BBH could not accelerate towards the end of the innings, with Moyse (4-20 from 14 overs) the pick of the attack, well supported by Chris and Spud.
Set a target of 139 Crusaders lost Neil Clark early in the reply, but a fine partnership of 75 between Steve L and Gordy put us back on track. Gord played with the sort of Caribbean flair that we had hoped to see regularly, making an attractive 44; Steve, not for the first time, was happy to drop anchor and play a patient, methodical, boring, dull, tedious innings. Ladbrokes closed the book on Macca opening his account with a lofted drive back over the bowlers head; a decision that proved wise. His enterprising knock was short and sweet, finished by some fancy dance steps down the track, but alas no connection with the ball. Bill for the second year running tried to snatch a draw from the jaws of victory, but fortunately we still had Sumo in the hutch and the game was closed out with two trademark homeruns.
