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Result - FAS Ramblers

Sat Sep 5th The Grannies lose by 9 wickets

Match report

When there is no Hope……
This was a new game for the club, hastily arranged as we came out of (the first ?) lockdown. FAS Ramblers normally host touring sides out of an idyllic mill in the Cotswolds but with Covid preventing that they moved south to host a small tour in Kent/Sussex. The game was played in the beautiful village of Newenden, which very thoughtfully made sure that the local hostelry was a Jim Streeter smite away from the ground. Indeed the aforementioned player was one of 5 Grannies who played for FAS on the day (Streeter, Scott, Stone, Dare J & Dare C).
The Grannies were put in on a slightly 2 paced deck & started very encouragingly with candidate Ben Hope & Jonny Morris quickly getting into their stride. Sadly it was Jonny’s “stride” that finally did for the partnership as he was run out for a well crafted 30. Ben went on to score an excellent 57. However, his effort was eclipsed by Hope the younger. Charlie struck a stunning 60 including a couple of huge maximums off Scottie, the second of which is still floating down the river Rother. Sadly the innings was not quite able to accelerate further from there and the Grannies declared at 182-7 after 36 overs.
The reply started with the Grannies in full attack mode. Indeed at one point this even manifested itself in some proper cricket with Morris taking a smart catch at 3rd slip off Ben Hope. Sadly that was as good as it got. On a drying pitch and outfield the generosity of the declaration became all too clear and despite valiant efforts by both Hopes, Will Siebert and Stanners the game was up. Reynolds and Houlder batted well and saw FAS home with time to spare.
The result was particularly cruel on the Hope family (father Jason played too) who’s batting, bowling and fielding was a class above. If only there were another 5 or 6 Hopes for us to select from !


Match info

Also played: Harvey Park, Jason Hope

Location
Newenden Cricket Club,
The Wharf,
Rye Road,
Newenden,
TN18 5QG

How to get there
On A28.
If coming from London on the M25 take the A21 Exit off the M25 at Jct 5 (the slip road is actually after a very short bit of the M26)towards Sevenoaks/Hastings. At Flimwell, take a left turn on the A268 towards and through Hawkhurst and Sandhurst and then continue on to A28. Cricket ground is on the left just before humpback bridge and traffic lights, although you may have to park on the right hand side of the road.