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Result - FAS Ramblers

Sat Sep 14th Grannies lose by 39 runs

Match report

The Grannies won the toss and on a green and rather damp wicket, elected to bowl first.

Tahir Khan set about making the most of conditions, bowling a fearsome spell of left arm seam from the pavilion end. His efforts were blunted initially by some obdurate play from the opposition openers, (both of whom are also Grannies) but after the lacker was seen off the ball, it started to swing and Khan was duly rewarded, removing both openers before the score had reached 35. Finishing with an impressive 2 for 12 from his 6.

After the loss of early wickets and an encouraging spell from Josh Bisdee, the F&S set about rebuilding their innings. Miserly bowling from Archie Clarke and Hugo (The Agent) Orange restricted their efforts well beyond drinks.

However, after an impressive few overs, in true Grannies fashion - excellent ground fielding and solid bowling from Dave Amato was interspersed with questionable catching, further hampered by a laissez faire attitude to fielding positions from some on the side. Letting the F&S back into the game and allowing them to post a respectable 155 for 6 in their 35 overs.

Following a restorative tea, the Grannies top order set about chasing the target with grit and determination. Amato and Oscar Fountain working hard for their runs - only for both to be dismissed when set, leaving the Grannies 36 for 3. Our ship was wobbling and Monty Clarke and Matt Siebert duly steadied it, adding 45 for the 4th wicket.

When Clarke was dismissed, the Grannies were still in a relatively comfortable position, plenty of batting left in the shed and time on our side. However, it was not to be our day.

Oliver Castle was the first to go, dismissed by another Granny, a remarkably amiable Lt. Col Dare. We really do mellow with age. In truth, Castle's downfall was brought about by both a good spell of bowling and his own impressive predictive powers. Earlier that morning, channeling his inner Nostradamus, he had told his family he was 'off to Kent to drop a catch and get 0.' If only he had the same insight into that week's lottery numbers.

Alex Stone and Tahir battled on, getting the Grannies within striking distance of the target but were both dismissed before momentum could properly build. The F&S eventually winning by 39 runs and leaving the score at 2 a piece in the 4 year history of this fixture, roll on next year!




Match info

Also played: Hugo Orange;Oliver Castle;Joshua Bisdee




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