Solid old tail holds out for a draw
Despite the match manager’s attempts to strengthen the side by dropping himself, the bowling was loose and the scoring from Gresham’s free and easy. Four Greshams boys made 50, including Zimbabwian U19 Tatenda Chiradza, who was brilliantly trapped leg-before by Kennedy Jnr.
Youth and experience lost to grit and pensioner determination to see an aging Holkham side nearly beaten by a very useful WNCC. With four players under the under 16 and some senior pro’s we nearly did it. Winning the toss and putting them in Holkham crumbled to 214 all out.
The annual Castle Rising Match started in sunny conditions with most of the team arriving late from the local pub. Nevertheless, WNCC , having lost the toss, started brightly in the field with a pacey opening spell from Will Means.
The annual Castle Rising Match started in sunny conditions with most of the team arriving late from the local pub. Nevertheless, WNCC , having lost the toss, started brightly in the field with a pacey opening spell from Will Means. The wicket was relatively slow but Castle Rising made steady progress putting on 50 for the first wicket.
Youth and experience lost to grit and pensioner determination to see an aging Holkham side nearly beaten by a very useful WNCC. With four players under the under 16 and some senior pro’s we nearly did it. Winning the toss and putting them in Holkham crumbled to 214 all out.