Worthing prevailed against blustery conditions and a strong Arundel fightback in what proved to be an exciting finish. Arundel elected to field and saw Worthing make slow progress with the score reaching just 31 after 9 overs. However, an Aaron Tugnutt onslaught yielding 18 runs in the 10th gave the innings some much needed impetus which was later helped by some aggressive running between the wickets by Ollie Carpenter, Harvey Von Biel and Ollie Parker added a priceless 19 runs in the last two overs. Worthing closed out on 103 runs for 7 wickets after their allotted 20 overs; a creditable but perhaps slightly modest total.
Arundel got off to bright start and were already passed 20 runs after 4 overs without loss. However, a run-out in the 5th immediately prompted two further wickets from Martyn Swift who cleaned bowled Arundel's 3 and 4 in quick succession. A quiet period followed and with Arundel on 43 for 5 after 10 the game looked beyond them. Nonetheless some improvised batting helped by some occasional loose fielding and wild throwing gave Arundel a foot hold. But inevitably, in the chase for runs, two further run outs resulted and Arundel finished 9 runs short on 94 for 8. A good win for the U15s in their first game this season against last season's WACA League champions.
Notable Performances: Aaron Tugnutt 37, Martyn Swift 2 for 17. A special mention also to Sam Greenrod who took his first wicket for the team.
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