Match Report
June 2009
Despite the threat of thundery showers the rain held off and a well attended match eventually got underway in blazing heat and occasional blazing sunshine.
People were almost outnumbered by dogs this year and a human / canine tournament was considered. This plan collapsed when it was realised that the dogs could not bat or bowl. They did however display a high level of fielding skill.
Captains were Steve T and Jezza L. Jezza won the toss and put Steve's team into bat first. This turned out to be a tactical error as half Jezza's team had to leave early and so depleted his batting strength when it was most needed.
Results:
Steve T - 81 runs
Jezza L – lost by about 34 runs (?)
Wo/man of the Match
Elspeth 'Vanessa' for an excellent display of demon bowling inclusive of a caught and bowled wicket
Champagne Moment(s)
"Cruncher" Shard running Doc out by doing a slow mo’ chariots of fire style run then realised that Doc was on his way back for what should have been an easy second run. Shard having run further than he has in quite some time by this point stood firm, causing poor Doc We Love to turn and try (quite unsuccessfully) to make it back to the other end.
Shard bowling the (wo)man of the match was quite amusing too. The look on his face was quite a picture.
Yianni Papas