Sun Apr 24th The Grannies win by 5 wickets
Players
- Gilley, Rob (c)
- Philpott, James
- Philpott, Edward (c)
- Philpott, Jack (c)
- Sykes, Toby
Match report
A match following on from a Shakespearean extravaganza the night before to celebrate the skipper's 50th would ordinarily have left the Grannies as slow starters. However the skipper had cannily invited most of the opposition to the party as well and so there was no advantage to be had for either side on the day after the night before!
In truth much of the day went by in something of a haze for most involved but there were some notable moments, especially for the skipper who for the first time played in the same team as both his sons and his brother.
Thrust into the field after an errant toss the Grannies performed commendably with the ball, restricting HWCC in the early overs in a way which meant they never really recovered. Strong bowling performances from Toby Rolfe, Merrick James, Jack Philpott and Simon Hodgson all laid a very solid platform for the introduction of the wiley Rob Salter who wheeled away for 9 overs in the middle of the innings and confirmed the Grannies stranglehold on the game.
A sporting declaration at bang on half time left the Grannies with 174 to win. The reply started well with Toby Sykes and Mal Madurasinghe finding the pace of the pitch and then dispatching straight in the V. A mini wobble which left the Grannies at 60 odd for 3 was then overcome in a century partnership for the skipper and Edward Philpott, who recorded the first Grannies half century of the season, ending unbeaten on 57. Grannies reached the target
with about 5 overs to spare and all were able to head home to nurse still pounding heads and reflect on a warm and wonderful day in the stunning surroundings of Bramshill.
Match info
Gentle Sunday cricket against the HWCC Sunday 2nd XI.
Location
Bramshill Police College,
Pheasantry Drive,
Hook,
RG27 0LR
How to get there
The nearest motorway junction is J4a or J5 off the M3. The front entrance off the B3011 is shut. You must enter via the rear entrance off the Bramshill Rd. The best post code for Sat Nav is RG27 0LR. From Hartley Wintney High St, travel west on the A30 and turn right on the B3011, Bracknell Lane, towards Reading. After 3.7 miles turn right at the junction with the Bramshill Rd towards Yateley and Eversley. Continue for 1.3 miles and fork right on to Reading Drive South. At the cross roads go straight over and into the Bramshill Estate. After a mile you will reach a security barrier. Tell the guard you are playing cricket against Hartley Wintney CC and continue through the estate until you see the mansion in front of you. Turn left at the red brick wall and the cricket ground is on your left and the car park on your right.