Back after a week off, Worthing looked to stay top of the table. After winning the toss we put Clymping in to bat on a flattish wicket that looked like it would do something early on. Clymping started well giving no real chances in the first 7 overs or so making use of the small boundary. The ball was doing a few things and J.Stuart (1-42) bowled well restricting them in the first few overs. D.Stuart (2-30) on first change at the pavilion end started to create some chances, Dan then got one to sit up a bit and L.Dean (23) middled a flat one to the diving skipper at mid off. This brought in Gareth Challen (Brother of our 1st teamer) who scored a very good 125 with only a couple of errors early in his innings nearly chopping it on twice. Harry Reeves was next best bowler to Dan taking (1-20) from his 7 overs bowling with good pace cleaning up the Clymping captain with a very good yorker. Fielding was very good throughout with catches from J.Quintais, N.Harris and A.Squires x2. Clymping finishing on 259-6 which was about par for the wicket. Other wickets went to J.Belton (1-45) and Glenn Harris (1-60).
The Worthing chase didn't begin well losing Glenn Harris (0) to a great delivery from Wadington (2-20), and J.Quintais (8) early. A.Bastable (41) and N.Harris (54) got us back into the game and put on 80 together keeping well on top of the rate. After losing Bastable and Harris it was up to A.Bardouleau (53*) making an appearance from the 4th team and S.Wookey (26) to continue, they batted well together and we looked like getting the total, but Sam was out caught in the closing overs. At this stage the rate was starting to become a bit more difficult but D.Stuart (21*) made a good effort late on to give us a strong finish. Unfortunately we finished up just 235-7 but at least made sure of the draw. Slightly disappointing to only pick up 7 points but wickets were hard to come by and the draw ensures Clymping did not pick up too many points to catch us by much.
The result drops us to second in the table at the half way stage 8 points behind Horsham Trinity and 16 points clear of Clymping. A strong second half to the season could well see us finish in the top spot!
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Monday 27 June 2011
Sunday 26 June 2011
25.6.11 - 2nd XI v Stirlands
A convincing win to consolidate 2nd place for the twos. A struggling Stirlands side inserted Worthing ahving won the toss only to see Tim Dunn score 125 not out and Brad Lewis score 75 as they posted an imposing total of 231 for 2 from 44 overs.
In reply Stirlands stalled to just 92 all out as Harry Dunn took 5 for 7 off nine miserly overs and Shane Felton and Stuart Carter took two wickets each.
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In reply Stirlands stalled to just 92 all out as Harry Dunn took 5 for 7 off nine miserly overs and Shane Felton and Stuart Carter took two wickets each.
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25.6.11 - 1st XI v Stirlands
A lot of rain produced a slow but decent cricket wicket, which is only to be expected at the superb ground in Birdham. Having won the toss Michael Gould opted to bat, which looked like it could have been an error as the side collapsed to 121 for 8. Dominic Clapp continued his run of good form with a well crafted 51, but the middle order failed to deliver apart from Benn Challen's 16 and Samrat Sengupta's 27 in his final game for the game before he heads back to India.
The tail wagged though in the form of Luke Vinter (30*) and Josh Goldsmith (20) who put on 51 for the 9th wicket and saw the side progress to 172 all out.
The bowlers got into the home side's batting quickly as they tumbled to 34 for 7, Luke Vinter the main destroyer with 5 for 18 and Andy Lutwyche 2 for 29, but Worthing struggled to finish the innings off until Benn Challen took 2 for 15 and then on the final ball of the game Stirlands number 11 Tebb squirted one to Clapp at gully, but wandered out of his ground before the quick thinking Clapp threw down the stumps to win the game for the league leaders at the last gasp.
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The tail wagged though in the form of Luke Vinter (30*) and Josh Goldsmith (20) who put on 51 for the 9th wicket and saw the side progress to 172 all out.
The bowlers got into the home side's batting quickly as they tumbled to 34 for 7, Luke Vinter the main destroyer with 5 for 18 and Andy Lutwyche 2 for 29, but Worthing struggled to finish the innings off until Benn Challen took 2 for 15 and then on the final ball of the game Stirlands number 11 Tebb squirted one to Clapp at gully, but wandered out of his ground before the quick thinking Clapp threw down the stumps to win the game for the league leaders at the last gasp.
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22.6.11 - U15s v Bognor
Worthing 114 for 4 after 20.0 overs beat Bognor by 14 runs, (100 all out after 18.5 overs)
Worthing travelled to Bognor for their first U15 league match of the season curtailed to 20 overs per side enforced by the strained efforts of the management team to race across the county during rush hour in a valiant attempt to beat the setting sun. Worthing duly won the toss and elected to bat first. Harry Dunn gave the visitors a positive start, scoring a sprightly 24 before he was out in the 7th over with the score on 38 . Martyn Swift (25) and Robbie Anderson (26) both played steadily forming a good partnership in the core of the innings taking the score towards the 100 mark before they both retired not out as the innings moved towards its conclusion. Ollie Carpenter entered the fray and injected some quick fire hitting including a near 6, straight back over the bowlers head. When Ollie was out for 17 off just 8 balls at the end of the 20th over, Worthing's total had reached a respectable 114.
Martyn Swift's opening spell of 4 overs for 10 runs set the tone as Bognor set about the chase. Always slightly behind the run rate, the key to the match would be in the 2nd half of the innings; could Bognor hold their nerve or would Worthing's fielding crumble under the mounting pressure. In the end it would be Worthing's bowlers who would prevail; Harry Dunn's match turning 5 wickets for 15 proving decisive as Bognor's lower order fell away. Aaron Tugnutt with the gloves did particularly well once more claiming 4 stumpings including that of Bognor's only retirement, Ollie Adams, who returned at the fall of the 9th wicket only to dash it all away as he charged down the pitch in the fading light. Despite some occasional lapses in the field by Worthing, this was a well won victory against two evenly matched sides for which the boys should be congratulated.
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Worthing travelled to Bognor for their first U15 league match of the season curtailed to 20 overs per side enforced by the strained efforts of the management team to race across the county during rush hour in a valiant attempt to beat the setting sun. Worthing duly won the toss and elected to bat first. Harry Dunn gave the visitors a positive start, scoring a sprightly 24 before he was out in the 7th over with the score on 38 . Martyn Swift (25) and Robbie Anderson (26) both played steadily forming a good partnership in the core of the innings taking the score towards the 100 mark before they both retired not out as the innings moved towards its conclusion. Ollie Carpenter entered the fray and injected some quick fire hitting including a near 6, straight back over the bowlers head. When Ollie was out for 17 off just 8 balls at the end of the 20th over, Worthing's total had reached a respectable 114.
Martyn Swift's opening spell of 4 overs for 10 runs set the tone as Bognor set about the chase. Always slightly behind the run rate, the key to the match would be in the 2nd half of the innings; could Bognor hold their nerve or would Worthing's fielding crumble under the mounting pressure. In the end it would be Worthing's bowlers who would prevail; Harry Dunn's match turning 5 wickets for 15 proving decisive as Bognor's lower order fell away. Aaron Tugnutt with the gloves did particularly well once more claiming 4 stumpings including that of Bognor's only retirement, Ollie Adams, who returned at the fall of the 9th wicket only to dash it all away as he charged down the pitch in the fading light. Despite some occasional lapses in the field by Worthing, this was a well won victory against two evenly matched sides for which the boys should be congratulated.
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Sunday 19 June 2011
18.6.11 - 3rd XI and 4th XI v Brighton and Hove 3rd and 4th XI
The 3's were backing a new skipper on Saturday in Kevin Punter, who has taken on the role in Jim's absence.
On an amazingly blustery day over at the Nevil, Kev won his first toss and inserted the opposition. Joe Westlake opened the bowling with Kevin and Joe had immediate success. Joe bowled superbly all day and was rewarded with his for 5 wicket haul. He produced excellent figures of 5 for 28 off 10 overs of which 7 were very much into the wind. You could see that the 3rd's have plenty of ability but at present just lack a little confidence in everyone's own ability. Kev brought the chaps together very well which was demonstrated by having Brighton go from 140 odd for two to 8 down at the end and only 201 on the board, there was belief in the field, catches started to be taken and even R Cool followed that by having a direct hit run out. Confidence in the field was returning. We felt this was very gettable, all we needed was partnerships. The batting started very cautiously which seemed to show the confidence bit. The innings never really got going and regular wickets kept falling. After a patient start Lloyd Crathern showed his ability by playing some great drives and placement. The whole batting just seemed to lack confidence. the ability is VERY much there. Having never batted with Lloyd before it was clear he has plenty of ability just needed the belief. Everyone has the ability in the team. Results will come I have no doubt. The confidence will return. Kevin led the team well, focusing on the team ethic, supporting each other. Even being at the other end of the ground all the players were there to watch and contribute to the game. Although the scores didnt reflect it, the 3's are very close to winning. You'd be more worried if anyone felt we were not good enough but we very much are good enough. Form is one ball away, its one wicket, one catch, one boundary away. everyone in the team has the ability we just need the belief we can deliver. If Kev keeps the ethics going it will come. Two wins would put the 3rd's mid table so there is plenty to be hopeful about.
In the meantime Lloyd carried on what he did last year whenI couldn't play, WIN. He needs to believe he can do that week in week out as he does win n a regular basis. Adam B continues to impress with the ball as he took a well deserved 5 wickets to demolish the Brighton innings for 77. Worthing made light work of the total in getting to another 30 points consolidating the position at the top of the league. If selected the Cool's can come back and support the teams continued development. It is a good time at present for the club with 4 teams top of their divisions and the 3rd's ready to launch forward. This year we must have have high hopes. Teams are winning, junior's are performing throughout the club so its a good time.
On an amazingly blustery day over at the Nevil, Kev won his first toss and inserted the opposition. Joe Westlake opened the bowling with Kevin and Joe had immediate success. Joe bowled superbly all day and was rewarded with his for 5 wicket haul. He produced excellent figures of 5 for 28 off 10 overs of which 7 were very much into the wind. You could see that the 3rd's have plenty of ability but at present just lack a little confidence in everyone's own ability. Kev brought the chaps together very well which was demonstrated by having Brighton go from 140 odd for two to 8 down at the end and only 201 on the board, there was belief in the field, catches started to be taken and even R Cool followed that by having a direct hit run out. Confidence in the field was returning. We felt this was very gettable, all we needed was partnerships. The batting started very cautiously which seemed to show the confidence bit. The innings never really got going and regular wickets kept falling. After a patient start Lloyd Crathern showed his ability by playing some great drives and placement. The whole batting just seemed to lack confidence. the ability is VERY much there. Having never batted with Lloyd before it was clear he has plenty of ability just needed the belief. Everyone has the ability in the team. Results will come I have no doubt. The confidence will return. Kevin led the team well, focusing on the team ethic, supporting each other. Even being at the other end of the ground all the players were there to watch and contribute to the game. Although the scores didnt reflect it, the 3's are very close to winning. You'd be more worried if anyone felt we were not good enough but we very much are good enough. Form is one ball away, its one wicket, one catch, one boundary away. everyone in the team has the ability we just need the belief we can deliver. If Kev keeps the ethics going it will come. Two wins would put the 3rd's mid table so there is plenty to be hopeful about.
In the meantime Lloyd carried on what he did last year whenI couldn't play, WIN. He needs to believe he can do that week in week out as he does win n a regular basis. Adam B continues to impress with the ball as he took a well deserved 5 wickets to demolish the Brighton innings for 77. Worthing made light work of the total in getting to another 30 points consolidating the position at the top of the league. If selected the Cool's can come back and support the teams continued development. It is a good time at present for the club with 4 teams top of their divisions and the 3rd's ready to launch forward. This year we must have have high hopes. Teams are winning, junior's are performing throughout the club so its a good time.
18.6.11 - 2nd XI v Goring
The seconds consolidated their position in the promotion places with a nervy 3 wicket win at Goring. Justin Watts won the toss and put Goring in. They were bowled out for 177 with Paul Westlake picking up 3 for 59 on his return from injury and Shane Felton 6 for 47, including a hit-wicket when the wind blew the batsman's cap onto his stumps!
The Worthing reply was going smoothly as Tim Dunn (48), Dave Marshallsay (14) and Bradley James (34) made headway, but a middle order collapse left the team at 124 for 7. A captain's knock from Watts of 39, with support from Harry Dunn (14) saw them over the line.
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The Worthing reply was going smoothly as Tim Dunn (48), Dave Marshallsay (14) and Bradley James (34) made headway, but a middle order collapse left the team at 124 for 7. A captain's knock from Watts of 39, with support from Harry Dunn (14) saw them over the line.
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18.6.11 - 1st XI v Goring
A potential banana skin averted as the first team extend their lead at the top of the table with what can only be described as an annihilation of local rivals and Division 2 newcomers Goring. It was a historic first league meeting between the two teams and one the visitors will want to forget in a hurry.
Heavy overnight rain meant a soft and slow track, and Worthing skipper Michael Gould opted to insert Goring having won the toss. This paid off as Goring slumped to 67 all out in 33 overs with only Matt Keen able to reach double figures. Luke Vinter took 5 for 15 and Andy Lutwyche 5 for 40, both in 16 overs.
The reply lasted just 15 overs as Ben Chambers scored 19* and Dominic Clapp, in his first game of the season, looked like he'd never been away with a commanding 42*.
A 10 wicket win and a very early finish before the rain arrived was just what the doctor ordered!
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Heavy overnight rain meant a soft and slow track, and Worthing skipper Michael Gould opted to insert Goring having won the toss. This paid off as Goring slumped to 67 all out in 33 overs with only Matt Keen able to reach double figures. Luke Vinter took 5 for 15 and Andy Lutwyche 5 for 40, both in 16 overs.
The reply lasted just 15 overs as Ben Chambers scored 19* and Dominic Clapp, in his first game of the season, looked like he'd never been away with a commanding 42*.
A 10 wicket win and a very early finish before the rain arrived was just what the doctor ordered!
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Monday 13 June 2011
12.6.11 - U16s v Findon U16s
Findon 109 for 7 after 20 overs lost to Worthing by 6 wickets, 110 for 4 after 17.1 overs
Persistent light rain was the backdrop for this match which perhaps should never have started but the willingness of the visitors to get the game underway had to be admired only if to question their sanity. With an agreement to shorten the game to 20 overs to give the teams more than an even chance of completing the match it was Findon who won the toss and chose to bat. As the rain continued, Findon amassed a commendable 109 off their 20 overs as Worthing struggled to control the ball in hand. Jamie Packer's 3 for 26 plus a sharp run out off his own bowling was the pick of Worthing's attack while M.Spokes and G.Meeney both achieved retirement scores giving Findon more than a fighting chance of victory.
Worthing had an ominous start when they lost their first wicket in the opening over but soon recovered as Dan Stuart joined Bradley Lewis at the crease and runs started to flow. Both were going nicely until they were each run out, presumably losing site of the their partners and the ball in the gathering gloom. The arrival of Luc Hinton and Harvey Von Biel, nonetheless, would prove to be the match winning partnership and by the time they had departed, both had achieved retirement scores and taken the score to 98 for 3; Harvey having hit five boundaries and Luc smashing a 6 over mid-wicket with the last shot of his innings. M.Spokes bowled well for Findon taking 2 for 16 but Aaron Tugnutt had the pleasure of hitting the winning runs in the 18th over as, mercifully, the game reached its conclusion.
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Persistent light rain was the backdrop for this match which perhaps should never have started but the willingness of the visitors to get the game underway had to be admired only if to question their sanity. With an agreement to shorten the game to 20 overs to give the teams more than an even chance of completing the match it was Findon who won the toss and chose to bat. As the rain continued, Findon amassed a commendable 109 off their 20 overs as Worthing struggled to control the ball in hand. Jamie Packer's 3 for 26 plus a sharp run out off his own bowling was the pick of Worthing's attack while M.Spokes and G.Meeney both achieved retirement scores giving Findon more than a fighting chance of victory.
Worthing had an ominous start when they lost their first wicket in the opening over but soon recovered as Dan Stuart joined Bradley Lewis at the crease and runs started to flow. Both were going nicely until they were each run out, presumably losing site of the their partners and the ball in the gathering gloom. The arrival of Luc Hinton and Harvey Von Biel, nonetheless, would prove to be the match winning partnership and by the time they had departed, both had achieved retirement scores and taken the score to 98 for 3; Harvey having hit five boundaries and Luc smashing a 6 over mid-wicket with the last shot of his innings. M.Spokes bowled well for Findon taking 2 for 16 but Aaron Tugnutt had the pleasure of hitting the winning runs in the 18th over as, mercifully, the game reached its conclusion.
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Sunday 12 June 2011
11.4.11 - 1st XI v St James
Another victory against fellow promotion contenders St James saw Worthing ease to victory by 87 runs on a wicket made tough to score quickly on by some overnight rain. St James won the toss and inserted their hosts. Worthing made 181 for 9 with contributions from Benn Challen (37), Darryll Rebbetts (34), Andy Reid (34) and John Kaye (29). It would have been more had it not been for a superb fielding performance from the visitors who must have saved well over 20 runs.
The St James reply was bizarre as it was ridiculous. Dangerman Raza Ali was superbly caught by John Kaye one handed of Luke Vinter on just 4 and it was downhill from their as numbers 3, 4 and 5 tried to slog their way to victory, unsuccessfully. Vinter went on to claim 3 for 42 and Andy Lutwyche who took 5 for 32 as St James collapsed to just 94 all out. Worthing's fielding was on a par with their opponents with great catches taken by Bradley James at mid-off and Michael Gould at slip.
Worthing go into next week's game against newly promoted local rivals Goring on a high.
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The St James reply was bizarre as it was ridiculous. Dangerman Raza Ali was superbly caught by John Kaye one handed of Luke Vinter on just 4 and it was downhill from their as numbers 3, 4 and 5 tried to slog their way to victory, unsuccessfully. Vinter went on to claim 3 for 42 and Andy Lutwyche who took 5 for 32 as St James collapsed to just 94 all out. Worthing's fielding was on a par with their opponents with great catches taken by Bradley James at mid-off and Michael Gould at slip.
Worthing go into next week's game against newly promoted local rivals Goring on a high.
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11.4.11 - 3rd XI v Storrington 1st XI
Another disappointing result as the side failed to give their bowlers enough runs to defend. Worthing batted first and scored 158 for 9, Lloyd Crathern top scoring with 38 and contributions from Jamie Carter (27), Matt Thorne (20) and Luke Barnes (22).
Storrington reached their target with just 4 wickets down, Kevin Punter taking 2 for 58 and Matt Thorne 2 for 33 on his return from a 4 year hiatus from the game.
Surely a win is only around the corner in what was always going to be a tough league for the 3rd XI.
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Storrington reached their target with just 4 wickets down, Kevin Punter taking 2 for 58 and Matt Thorne 2 for 33 on his return from a 4 year hiatus from the game.
Surely a win is only around the corner in what was always going to be a tough league for the 3rd XI.
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11.4.11 - 4th XI v St Andrews 2nd XI
Morning all Juggernaught's out there. Juggernaught FM back on the airwaves. On a mix weather day up in Burgess Hill, and across Sussex, we had another set of challenges presented to the 4th's. The track looked helpful if you put the ball in the right areas but ok to bat on too for people who applied themselves. After winning the toss we followed our usual plan and inserted the opposition. We found out first hand that all the oppositions batters were very willing to apply themselves and wait for the bad ball. At this level we were always going to bowl bad balls so the bowling and fielding became an afternoon of attrition. We plugged away for little reward. St. Andrews opener had set his stall out to bat through it seemed so we had to change tack and go for run limitation. with 15 overs to go and only 2 wickets down we expected a real onslaught of runs form the opposition to really make us rue putting them in. This onslaught never came and their innings stayed on paced all through. In the chase to dislodge a couple we even tried the Rob Cool effect and gave him the penultimate over. He bowled really well and only went for 6 singles. They declared on 225 for 2. I thought this was light in the fact we had to chase down whatever was set as we had no points. Adam and Jamie opened the bowling well as did Nick, Jack Dunn. Jack found plenty of turn and flight. A few wickets were deserved but it was one of those days.
After another hearty tea we set about the chase. Lloyd and Aaron gave us a solid start before we lost 3 very quick wickets which took us back a bit. Robbie Anderson's welcome return gave us a solid base in which to rebuild and with BC we began to chip away at the score. After getting a good nut Robbie had to depart and went with glowing comments from the opposition umpire as to his patience whilst batting, just what was needed. That brought Rob Cool to the crease to bat with his ripple old man. This led to some physical runs being run and before long we had knocked a whole in the target and also in my oxygen supplies!! they ringed the boundary to me so every knock into the outfield was resulting in two's. We stayed alert and pick up some over throws also. This gave us the momentum we needed to get close. One big over with some great shots from Rob took us close enough to take some pressure off. Unfortunately for poor Rob he got given out LBW when within site of the finish line. Matt Payne came in and ticked off the remaining runs to give us the 20 points we needed.
This was a tough game and taught us some lessons as to staying positive and also changing a game plan during a game. We had to realise we werent going to take 10 wickets so we had to keep the runs down. When chasing we knew we had to keep wickets in hand going into the last 20 overs and after a little blip at the start we went in to the last 20 only 3 down which proved vital. We also learnt that we HAVE to stay as a team all day long. We ARE going to have days like this in the field and we will only claw things back if we are positive and confident. Even the opposition were forced, at times, to be critical of each other. In order for us to progress this can't happen. As said on every week, a player can influence a game but only a TEAM can win a league or division. We have a really fun team to be around.
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After another hearty tea we set about the chase. Lloyd and Aaron gave us a solid start before we lost 3 very quick wickets which took us back a bit. Robbie Anderson's welcome return gave us a solid base in which to rebuild and with BC we began to chip away at the score. After getting a good nut Robbie had to depart and went with glowing comments from the opposition umpire as to his patience whilst batting, just what was needed. That brought Rob Cool to the crease to bat with his ripple old man. This led to some physical runs being run and before long we had knocked a whole in the target and also in my oxygen supplies!! they ringed the boundary to me so every knock into the outfield was resulting in two's. We stayed alert and pick up some over throws also. This gave us the momentum we needed to get close. One big over with some great shots from Rob took us close enough to take some pressure off. Unfortunately for poor Rob he got given out LBW when within site of the finish line. Matt Payne came in and ticked off the remaining runs to give us the 20 points we needed.
This was a tough game and taught us some lessons as to staying positive and also changing a game plan during a game. We had to realise we werent going to take 10 wickets so we had to keep the runs down. When chasing we knew we had to keep wickets in hand going into the last 20 overs and after a little blip at the start we went in to the last 20 only 3 down which proved vital. We also learnt that we HAVE to stay as a team all day long. We ARE going to have days like this in the field and we will only claw things back if we are positive and confident. Even the opposition were forced, at times, to be critical of each other. In order for us to progress this can't happen. As said on every week, a player can influence a game but only a TEAM can win a league or division. We have a really fun team to be around.
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11.4.11 - 5th XI v Horsham Trinity 3rd XI
Top of the table clash with league leaders Worthing 5XI 8 points clear of second place Horsham Trinity 3XI. Horsham won the toss and put us in to bat on what was going to be a changing wicket with the overnight and pre match rain.
We started well with a 51 opening stand from A.Bastable (23) and J.Quintais (40). Glenn Harris (38) in at 3 and scored quickly to get us to 107-2. Then the wickets started to fall and 107-2 became 154 all out! L.Donnely for Horsham took (4-36).
Needing 155 to win Horsham started the run chase. D.Rogers (62) batted most of the innings although did have more than a few lives... J.Stuart (4-14) bowled particularly well going at just 1.07 runs per over! Greg Harris (3-63) also bowled well and could have had more wickets with a couple of chances going down. Spells from J.Westlake (1-28), H.Reeves (1-12), A.Squires (0-6) provided good back up to the openers. With the score at 112-4 Horsham looked in good shape. But a run out from A.Squries getting a direct hit from some lazy batting gave us hope when both batsmen looked to have settled. Two overs later and J.Stuart put a tempter outside off stump, the batsman found his edge and Glenn Harris took a fantastic catch diving forwards at slip. The next ball the new batsman hit one straight up in the air towards the captain who held on. 3 wickets in 3 overs and Worthing looked back on top! L.Donnely (22*) batted aggressively at the end to try and steer Horsham home but the Worthing opening bowlers finished the job with J.Stuart bowling back to back maidens to get the final wicket to win by 1 run and give Worthing our best result of the season yet. Fielding was good throughout again, A.Anderson making some good chases and stops on the boundary late on under pressure.
Worthing now 21 points clear at the top but have got our free week next week so Horsham could catch up with a good result against third place Clymping.
Top team performance, all players stuck at it well and never gave up hope of the victory.
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We started well with a 51 opening stand from A.Bastable (23) and J.Quintais (40). Glenn Harris (38) in at 3 and scored quickly to get us to 107-2. Then the wickets started to fall and 107-2 became 154 all out! L.Donnely for Horsham took (4-36).
Needing 155 to win Horsham started the run chase. D.Rogers (62) batted most of the innings although did have more than a few lives... J.Stuart (4-14) bowled particularly well going at just 1.07 runs per over! Greg Harris (3-63) also bowled well and could have had more wickets with a couple of chances going down. Spells from J.Westlake (1-28), H.Reeves (1-12), A.Squires (0-6) provided good back up to the openers. With the score at 112-4 Horsham looked in good shape. But a run out from A.Squries getting a direct hit from some lazy batting gave us hope when both batsmen looked to have settled. Two overs later and J.Stuart put a tempter outside off stump, the batsman found his edge and Glenn Harris took a fantastic catch diving forwards at slip. The next ball the new batsman hit one straight up in the air towards the captain who held on. 3 wickets in 3 overs and Worthing looked back on top! L.Donnely (22*) batted aggressively at the end to try and steer Horsham home but the Worthing opening bowlers finished the job with J.Stuart bowling back to back maidens to get the final wicket to win by 1 run and give Worthing our best result of the season yet. Fielding was good throughout again, A.Anderson making some good chases and stops on the boundary late on under pressure.
Worthing now 21 points clear at the top but have got our free week next week so Horsham could catch up with a good result against third place Clymping.
Top team performance, all players stuck at it well and never gave up hope of the victory.
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Saturday 11 June 2011
11.6.11 - 2nd XI v St James
A convincing win on what was a poor track and a rainy day. A ground out 17 from chairman Dunn and a fluent 35 from Dave Marshallsay laid the foundations for a decent total of 202 for 5. Solid half centuries from Tom Lund (56*) and Justin Watts (52) gave the hosts a target in a game where Worthing had been inserted having lost the toss. They got zero bowling points.
In reply St James were frankly awful, capitulating to just 79 all out, with Harry Dunn taking 6 for 17 from 9.2 overs. Martyn Swift's debut spell amounted to 1 for 9 off 6 overs, with Josh Goldsmith and Shane Felton taking the other wickets, along with a run out.
Worthing remain in the promotion places behind Chichester and level on points with Glynde.
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In reply St James were frankly awful, capitulating to just 79 all out, with Harry Dunn taking 6 for 17 from 9.2 overs. Martyn Swift's debut spell amounted to 1 for 9 off 6 overs, with Josh Goldsmith and Shane Felton taking the other wickets, along with a run out.
Worthing remain in the promotion places behind Chichester and level on points with Glynde.
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Monday 6 June 2011
4.6.11 - 3rd XI v West Chiltington & Thakeham 1st XI
A loss by 6 wickets to top of the league West Chiltington and Thakeham, who are by all accounts a very good side.
Once again the batting was the sore point for Worthing as a few got starts but failed to go on. Samrat Sengupta and James Aylen got 28 each and Sanjeev Kalra, making his debut for the club made 26, but little else to trouble the scorers.
Luke Barnes picked up 2 wickets for 48 runs but Grant Morrish's blazing 94 sent the points the way of the home side.
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Once again the batting was the sore point for Worthing as a few got starts but failed to go on. Samrat Sengupta and James Aylen got 28 each and Sanjeev Kalra, making his debut for the club made 26, but little else to trouble the scorers.
Luke Barnes picked up 2 wickets for 48 runs but Grant Morrish's blazing 94 sent the points the way of the home side.
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Sunday 5 June 2011
3.6.11 - U15s v Chichester U15s - MCC National Cup
Worthing 119 for 6 after 20 overs lost to Chichester by 5 wickets, 120 for 5 after 20 overs.
Worthing came out 2nd best in this tightly contested Quarter-Final which went all the way to the last ball. Played on Friday evening under a perfect blue sky at the Manor, Worthing got off to a bright enough start having been put into bat. The two openers, Harry Dunn and Martyn Swift, had the score up to 52 after 7 overs but when they departed in quick succession, the run rate faltered as Worthing, partly through some careless play lost crucial wickets. Critically, 3 overs passed in the mid-innings with only 2 runs added and it was left to James Allen and Mason Crane in the lower mid-order to boost the total to a respectable, if not outstanding, 119 at the close, on what looked a good track.
Chichester got off to a solid enough start as their two openers, untroubled, took their reply past 50 in the 9th over. The arrival of Mason Crane, the pick of the Worthing bowlers, saw the first wicket fall on 52 and hereafter the game hung in the balance as runs and wickets were exchanged between the two sides. It has to be said that Worthing fielded very well throughout which only served to highlight the occasional lapse as the run chase gathered momentum. When the 5th wicket went down in the 18th over with the score on 107 the game looked to be within Worthing's grasp but with only 5 runs required from the last over, MOTM, Jim Wild, steered Chichester home with a single off the last ball.
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Worthing came out 2nd best in this tightly contested Quarter-Final which went all the way to the last ball. Played on Friday evening under a perfect blue sky at the Manor, Worthing got off to a bright enough start having been put into bat. The two openers, Harry Dunn and Martyn Swift, had the score up to 52 after 7 overs but when they departed in quick succession, the run rate faltered as Worthing, partly through some careless play lost crucial wickets. Critically, 3 overs passed in the mid-innings with only 2 runs added and it was left to James Allen and Mason Crane in the lower mid-order to boost the total to a respectable, if not outstanding, 119 at the close, on what looked a good track.
Chichester got off to a solid enough start as their two openers, untroubled, took their reply past 50 in the 9th over. The arrival of Mason Crane, the pick of the Worthing bowlers, saw the first wicket fall on 52 and hereafter the game hung in the balance as runs and wickets were exchanged between the two sides. It has to be said that Worthing fielded very well throughout which only served to highlight the occasional lapse as the run chase gathered momentum. When the 5th wicket went down in the 18th over with the score on 107 the game looked to be within Worthing's grasp but with only 5 runs required from the last over, MOTM, Jim Wild, steered Chichester home with a single off the last ball.
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4.6.11 - 2nd XI v Chichester 2nd XI
A disappointing day for the 2s as a heavy to defeat by a margin of 10 wickets meant that their opponents leapfrogged them to the table's summit.
Yet another good wicket greeted the sides at the Manor, and Bradley James (78) and Tom Lund (46) initially made the visiting bowlers pay but Worthing failed to push home their advantage as they stumbled to 202 for 9 in their 53 overs, partly down to a few generous umpiring decisions in the visitor's favour which led to some tense moments both in and out of the middle.
The umpire's form continued in to the Chichester innings as he turned down a number of very good LBW shouts, but the visitors were good value for their win as the margin would suggest. The defeat can be accepted but the manner in which it happened left a slightly bitter taste.
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Yet another good wicket greeted the sides at the Manor, and Bradley James (78) and Tom Lund (46) initially made the visiting bowlers pay but Worthing failed to push home their advantage as they stumbled to 202 for 9 in their 53 overs, partly down to a few generous umpiring decisions in the visitor's favour which led to some tense moments both in and out of the middle.
The umpire's form continued in to the Chichester innings as he turned down a number of very good LBW shouts, but the visitors were good value for their win as the margin would suggest. The defeat can be accepted but the manner in which it happened left a slightly bitter taste.
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4.6.11 - 1st XI v Cuckfield
A "Clash of the Titans" at the top of Division 2 in Cuckfield, where the visitors triumphed with some aplomb. Clearly a severe water shortage in the area (presumably Ardingly reservoir has dried up) meant a pitch that resembled the Gobi desert, with Peter O'Toole (he was Lawrence in "Lawrence of Arabia" people - keep up) making a fleeting appearance as the batsmen took guard.
Having won the toss acting Cuckfield skipper Nick Patterson opted to bat, and was left wondering whether he'd made the best choice as ball one rose sharply off a length and rebounded off a length to 2nd slip. There weren't too many misbehaving deliveries but it was clear to all at the game that spin was going to be a potent weapon. What with a howling gale blowing directly down the hill making trying to run into it difficult at best.
Sure enough Worthing destroyers in chief were spin twins Benn Challen (5 for 46) and Nick Gunning (4 for 37) as the hosts slumped to 163 all out.
A change in the order saw Andy Reid partnering Ben Chambers at the top of the order, with the latter running himself out, but the diminutive Reid weathered the opening storm to take himself onto 39 before top-edging a pull of Patterson, a shot that had brought him plenty of joy throughout his innings.
Challen (76*) and Darryll Rebbetts (36*) saw the visitors over the line with just over 8 overs to spare.
This win takes Worthing back to the top of the table at the expense of their opponents.
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Having won the toss acting Cuckfield skipper Nick Patterson opted to bat, and was left wondering whether he'd made the best choice as ball one rose sharply off a length and rebounded off a length to 2nd slip. There weren't too many misbehaving deliveries but it was clear to all at the game that spin was going to be a potent weapon. What with a howling gale blowing directly down the hill making trying to run into it difficult at best.
Sure enough Worthing destroyers in chief were spin twins Benn Challen (5 for 46) and Nick Gunning (4 for 37) as the hosts slumped to 163 all out.
A change in the order saw Andy Reid partnering Ben Chambers at the top of the order, with the latter running himself out, but the diminutive Reid weathered the opening storm to take himself onto 39 before top-edging a pull of Patterson, a shot that had brought him plenty of joy throughout his innings.
Challen (76*) and Darryll Rebbetts (36*) saw the visitors over the line with just over 8 overs to spare.
This win takes Worthing back to the top of the table at the expense of their opponents.
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4.6.11 - 5th XI v West Blatchington 2nd XI
A very windy day with us looking to return to the top of the table. It started well with us winning the toss. West Blatchington batting first J.Stuart (4-37) started well taking early wickets reducing the home side to 28-3. A.Shah (58) batted well for West Blatchington before J.Stuart also dismissed him with a good slip catch from Glenn Harris. J.Belton (2-30) on first change and bowled well and started to restrict the run rate with 2 catches from Neil Harris behind the stumps. Neil continued his good work behind the stumps taking 2 stumpings. A.Squires (2-26) had a good partnership with Belton and we got back on top. J.Westlake again looked good in his spell. S.Wookey (1-14) and Greg Harris (1-57) taking the other wickets. Fielding was good throughout, especially Jack Dunn on 5th team debut who was exceptional.
196 to win and the chase started badly losing A.Bastable for a duck. J.Quintais (17) and Glenn Harris (55) got us into a good position with Neil Harris (50) and A.Squires (32) also scoring quickly to get us close to the target. Unfortunately wickets fell and we ended up getting home 8 wickets down. Greg Harris (15*) and J.Westlake (0*) seeing it to the end at 198-8.
A great team performance and a thoroughly deserved victory returning us to the top of the table by 8 points over Horsham Trinity who we play next week!
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196 to win and the chase started badly losing A.Bastable for a duck. J.Quintais (17) and Glenn Harris (55) got us into a good position with Neil Harris (50) and A.Squires (32) also scoring quickly to get us close to the target. Unfortunately wickets fell and we ended up getting home 8 wickets down. Greg Harris (15*) and J.Westlake (0*) seeing it to the end at 198-8.
A great team performance and a thoroughly deserved victory returning us to the top of the table by 8 points over Horsham Trinity who we play next week!
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4.6.11 - 4th XI v Hangleton 1st XI
After winning the toss with the lucky £1, Lloyd inserted Hangleton. This appears to be our best strategy. It gives bowlers time and confidence to do their jobs knowing that we can chase pretty much anything, especially on the home track.
The decision paid instant dividends with Adam taking a wicket first up. Adam is hitting the deck quite hard at the moment and when he gets the length right delivers some awesome deliveries as he did on Saturday. Finally he got the results of his endeavours and ended with a 4 for. On a good track there was always going to be partnerships and, as previous weeks, it was vital we kept plugging away and scrapping for every wicket and point. At 144 for 3 hangleton had formed a good partnership, picking runs up and despatching the bad ball. It took Adam's return to break the partnership and form there we managed to chip away and go through them. Lloyd and Nick bowling effectively went through the tail and from 144 for 3 with 20 overs left to 218 all out was a massive effort. A lot of teams would have been at damage limitation at 144 for 3 but we remained on the attack knowing that wickets meant points and we'd chase anything put our way. After a hearty tea we set about the chase. Matt Martin got a good nut first up and was an early casualty. Unfortunately as a batter one good nut can end your day where as a bowler one bad ball means you have at least 5 to make it back. Matt will get runs. Jamie Carter started confidently but unfortunately top edged a pull into his face. A big shiner came up and he had to take a break. Jamie Oxley was welcomed to the team and proved to be very accomplished. some positive drives brought him to a well earned 30 before cutting a catch to point. Runs were coming quickly as the pitch was good. lloyd came in at 5 after bruising his finger in the field and guided us home with a 44no.
This was a solid performance again and we have to keep remembering that one ball changes it, always has, always will. We remain chirpy in the field and always encourage each other. Although individuals can and will influence passages of play and games only a TEAM can win a league or division. Lloyd is learning very fast the frustration you get as a skipper during a game and learning how to deal with them and LEAD everyone. Its never easy but I was taught in business that "The pace of the team is dictated by the pace of the leader" this applies to sporting team events as well. If the skipper is up and buoyant then the team follows regardless of the actual state or position of the game. No one likes to lose and the 4's will lose games at some point playing attacking cricket but if everyone is positive you learn from these games. You should learn from wins, losses and draws. In any result if you are positive then you look at the positives, develop them and improve. If there's negativity then the focus is always the main focal point even when positives are there. I'll stop banging on now but positivity is the key.
Top of the league still which is an amazing feet and one we should all be very proud of. We continue to keep moving forward whoever comes in to the team. There is a buzz around the 4's at present and hopefully this will continue to the season end where we could, maybe, win the division. There's our target chaps. Play hard, play fair, play with FUN.
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The decision paid instant dividends with Adam taking a wicket first up. Adam is hitting the deck quite hard at the moment and when he gets the length right delivers some awesome deliveries as he did on Saturday. Finally he got the results of his endeavours and ended with a 4 for. On a good track there was always going to be partnerships and, as previous weeks, it was vital we kept plugging away and scrapping for every wicket and point. At 144 for 3 hangleton had formed a good partnership, picking runs up and despatching the bad ball. It took Adam's return to break the partnership and form there we managed to chip away and go through them. Lloyd and Nick bowling effectively went through the tail and from 144 for 3 with 20 overs left to 218 all out was a massive effort. A lot of teams would have been at damage limitation at 144 for 3 but we remained on the attack knowing that wickets meant points and we'd chase anything put our way. After a hearty tea we set about the chase. Matt Martin got a good nut first up and was an early casualty. Unfortunately as a batter one good nut can end your day where as a bowler one bad ball means you have at least 5 to make it back. Matt will get runs. Jamie Carter started confidently but unfortunately top edged a pull into his face. A big shiner came up and he had to take a break. Jamie Oxley was welcomed to the team and proved to be very accomplished. some positive drives brought him to a well earned 30 before cutting a catch to point. Runs were coming quickly as the pitch was good. lloyd came in at 5 after bruising his finger in the field and guided us home with a 44no.
This was a solid performance again and we have to keep remembering that one ball changes it, always has, always will. We remain chirpy in the field and always encourage each other. Although individuals can and will influence passages of play and games only a TEAM can win a league or division. Lloyd is learning very fast the frustration you get as a skipper during a game and learning how to deal with them and LEAD everyone. Its never easy but I was taught in business that "The pace of the team is dictated by the pace of the leader" this applies to sporting team events as well. If the skipper is up and buoyant then the team follows regardless of the actual state or position of the game. No one likes to lose and the 4's will lose games at some point playing attacking cricket but if everyone is positive you learn from these games. You should learn from wins, losses and draws. In any result if you are positive then you look at the positives, develop them and improve. If there's negativity then the focus is always the main focal point even when positives are there. I'll stop banging on now but positivity is the key.
Top of the league still which is an amazing feet and one we should all be very proud of. We continue to keep moving forward whoever comes in to the team. There is a buzz around the 4's at present and hopefully this will continue to the season end where we could, maybe, win the division. There's our target chaps. Play hard, play fair, play with FUN.
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