Match report :: Anza Div III vs Marina, 24 Jul 2010

On a fine but damp Turf City B, ANZA III resumed their season following 2 washouts. With debutantes in Mark Cordiner and Robert Williams and a return to 3rd grade for Jodie Wachter our prospects were looking good.

Clive won the toss with his Australian 50 cent piece and elected to bat. Garry Hawker had been ill all morning but strode out with Shubham to get us started. Unfortunately Shubham was soon striding back having been bowled. James Bostock batted well for 16 whilst Garry had to retire hurt with double vision after scoring 13. Tony and Mark Cordiner took us to drinks on 2/53. Both batted well for a partnership of 47 being dismissed in their teens. Jodie and Clive put on 42 for the 6th wicket raising our total to 138, probably 20 below par.

The skipper was confident that if we bowled and fielded well we could restrict Marina 2 to less than this. Unfortunately we let ourselves down with several catches being dropped. Clive and James started solidly but Tony was the pick of bowlers with 2/22. Rohan also picked up 2 wickets and Clive one wicket. Howie led the way in the field with a direct hit runout and Robert Williams gave an excellent performance behind the stumps. Also notable were Tony's catch at point and Rohan's effort as he slipped on the turf, smashed his head on the ground and still held on to the catch. Marina were 6 down when they passed our score with 5 overs to go.

Fortunately we have this Sunday morning to redeem ourselves.

ANZA III 7/138 in 30 overs
Clive 39 no
Mark Cordiner 19
James Bostock 16
Tony 15
Garry 13 retired hurt

Marina 2 6/141 in 25 overs
Tony 6-0-22-2
Rohan 6-0-42-2
Clive 6-1-25-1
James 4-0-29-0
Shubham 3.3-0-21-0