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Sunday 28 July 2013

Senior Results - 27.7.2013

There were only two games this weekend as the 3rd XI and 4th XI both had free weeks.

1st XI v East Grinstead (Away):
Another loss and another lack of runs led to another defeat for Worthing at East Grinstead on Saturday. With heavy showers forecast the hosts won the toss and elected to bat on what looked a good batting track. Worthing's bowlers kept their opponents on a tight rein with some disciplined bowling, limiting EG to 241 for 7 from their 58 overs, with only a short interruption for a light shower. Matt Green was the pick of the bowlers claiming 4 for 43, and there was a wicket each for Jamie Piper, Luke Vinter and Andy Lutwyche.

In reply only four Worthing batsmen reached double figures in what seems a habitual collapse. Green scored 18, Michael Gould top scored with 66, Ian Gooding maintained his good run of form with 44 and Lutwyche hit 18 at the end as Worthing fell for 182, batting in near darkness and rain for the final 10 to 20 overs of the game, a period which one umpire described as "ridiculous" out in the middle, but didn't deem it "ridiculous" enough to take the players off the field.

Worthing's batsmen will have to step up to the mark in a crucial game against fellow "bottom feeders" Roffey at the Manor next Saturday, and the weather cannot be blamed for the result that the hosts thoroughly deserved.

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2nd XI v Ifield (Home):
Rain thwarted any result at the Manor Ground. Tom Lund won the toss and chose to field first, bowling the visitors out for 185 in 43 overs. Nick Oxley took 4 for 48, Martyn Swift 3 for 57 and Andy Reid 3 for 43.

The reply was only 8 overs old when the weather halted proceedings at 32 for 2 with Gary Tester on 17 not out.

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Sunday 21 July 2013

Senior Results - 20.7.13

1st XI v Hastings & St Leonards Priory (Home):
A fresh breeze meant that the weather was far more comfortable for the players although the pitch looked understandably dry. Worthing won the toss and elected to bat but were soon, perhaps predictably 11 for 3. Matt Machan (41) and Michael Gould (32) steadied the ship, plus contributions from Ian Gooding (33) and Luke Vinter (16) got Worthing to a potentially competitive 166 all out.

Hastings reached their target after 46 overs with the loss of 7 wickets as Benn Challen too 3 for 60, Vinter 2 for 36 and a wicket each for Malcolm Lake and Harry Dunn.  Worthing remain bottom, buit the tightness of the league means that they are just a couple of wins from mid-table security.

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2nd XI v Glynde & Beddingham (Away):
A comfortable 7 wicket win at the picturesque Glynde & Beddingham ground east of Lewes. The hosts won the toss and elected to bat but were rolled for just 152. Jamie Piper was the pick of the bowlers in claiming 4 for 37, but all those who bowled took victims as Martyn Swift pouched 3 for 36. Gary Tester 2 for 53 and Nick Gunning 1 for 17.

The chase was complete in the 27th over with all those who batted making a score. Tim Dunn (36), Luke Barnes (22) and Tester (52) with Stuart Carter (20 not out) and skipper Tom Lund (10 not out) seeing the side over the line.

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3rd XI v Eastergate (Home):
Paul Westlake won the toss and elected to bat, but a few dubious decisions saw the home side manage just 171 all out. Josh Goldsmith hit a powerful half-century and many got a start but failed to go on when seemingly well set.

The reply achieved its goal for the loss of 5 wickets with Shane Felton (3 for 55) and Kevin Punter (2 for 25) claiming all the wickets between them. Worthing dropped into the relegation zone with a free week next Saturday.

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4th XI v St Andrews (Burgess Hill) (Away):
Availability was an issue this week leading to the club being forced to scratch the 4th XI game so if you want regular cricket all you have to do is be available!

Monday 15 July 2013

Senior Results - 13.7.13

Batting was the let down for Worthing last weekend as every team came second!

1st XI v Brighton & Hove (Away):
Darryl Rebbetts lost the toss at The Nevill and Worthing were duly in the field first up. A good start with the ball despite Sussex first teamer Luke Wells dealing with balls on his legs mercilessly. A decent batting track, short boundary and lightning outfield meant the potential of a large score, but the hosts' nigh-on 58 overs produced 237 all out which was extremely gettable, although it could have been better with B&H at 140 for 7. Luke Vinter starred with the ball in taking 5 for 58, but Andy Lutwyche took 3 for 49 and Benn Challen, on his return from injury, took 2 for 65.

The batting never got going for the umpteenth week, as Malcolm Lake (22), Rebbetts (31), Alex Harris (33) and Ian Gooding (21) got starts but failed to capitalise. Only Challen, with a well worked 51 produced the sort of score that more should had and Worthing fell 30 runs short of their target.

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2nd XI v Findon (Home):
A fixture where second played third in the league, but once again the batting let the home side down. Tom Lund won thetoss and elected to bat but once again many got starts but failed to kill the game off with a decisive innings as Worthing were all out for 131. Nick Oxley top scored with 44 and Gary Tester 39 but only 3 more made double figures.

Findon chased down the total for the loss of just two wickets, one for Oxley and the other a run out in what was a disappointing performance for Lund's side. Worthing remain in thrid spot but are now 40 points behind their local rivals.

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3rd XI v Clayton & Belgrave Adelaide (Away):
Tim Dunn may have struggled to be the toast of his side having won the toss and fielded.especially as the hosts racked up 225 for 4 in just 44 overs. Jack Westlake, Dan White and Jack Dunn all took a wicket each plus a run out amounted to the four scalps.

The chase never really got going but there was always a chance whilst skipper Dunn was their, but no-one could stay with him as he ended up stranded on 127 not out. with only Dave Marshallsay (24) and Harry Hartley (10) making double figures.

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4th XI v Broadwater (Home):
Another local derby at the MCG with Adam Bastable winning the toss and choosing to bowl. Broadwater notched up 179 for 9 from their 40 overs with Andrew Culver taking 4 for 26, Rob Whittington 3 for 6 and a wicket a-piece for Sanjeev Kalra and Robson Piper.

The chase didn't quite get there but a maiden fifty for Dan Turner (51) was a highlight but GlennHarris (25), Bastable (20) and Kalra (21) all chipped in tot a total of 153 for 7.

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Tuesday 9 July 2013

Nick Oxley's South East Bunbury Selection

Worthing CC player Nick Oxley has been selected to represent the South East at the prestigious Bunbury Festival in Durham later this month. It is a huge honour for Nick as he follows in the footsteps of the likes of Alastair Cook, Matt Prior, Graeme Swann, Ian Bell, Andrew Flintoff and many other cricketing household names.

The club would like to wish Nick the best of luck!

Bunbury Cricket Festival Website

Senior Results - 6.7.13

1st XI v Preston Nomads (Home):

The first eleven entertained the all-conquering Preston Nomads on a stinking hot day at the MCG. Having won the toss Worthing batted and overseas player Malcolm Lake made hay with 74 and Ian Gooding 59 as the hosts amassed 233 for 8 declared from their 58 overs. All other batsmen got double figures as Worthing did well against a potent attack.

In reply Nomads reached their score just four wickets down against a slightly depleted home bowling outfit, with Luke Vinter claiming 2 for 45 and Andy Lutwyche 2 for 42. A haul of 12 points but Worthing drop to the foot of the table, although just 37 points separate bottom from 3rd.

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2nd XI v St James (Away):

The second eleven cruised to victory at St James having won the toss and bowled first. The hosts achieved 199 all out with Martyn Swift claiming 6 for 39, Nick Oxley 2 for 70 and a wicket each for Shane Felton and Josh Wood.

Worthing chased down their target with the loss of just 3 wickets, although there was a little panic at 87 for 3, but 94 not out from Oxley and 60 not out from skipper Tom Lund saw the team home with plenty of overs to spare.

This result moved the team to third in the league.

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3rd XI v Worthing Chippingdale (Home):

The third eleven welcomed local rivals Worthing Chippingdale to the Manor, with the visitors flying high in the league. Chips batted first and smashed 249 for 3 in 47 overs as spin took all the hosts' wickets through Adam Squires (2 for 55) and Jack Dunn (1 for 50).

The chase didn't start well but led to tense finish as Jacks Westlake (11 not out in 31 balls) and Dunn (17 not out from 56 balls) held off the visiting attack to ensure that the game ended in a draw. Squires top scored with 25.

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4th XI v Chichester Priory (Away):

Another win for the fourth eleven as they bowled Chichester out for just 122. Sanjeev Kalra (3 for 15) and James Belton (3 for 36) were the main destroyers, but Glenn Harris claimed 2 for 11 whilst Andrew Culver and Josh Hyde claimed a wicket each.

Harris then hit 52 and skipper Adam Bastable 28 not out as they reached their target with little over 20 overs bowled.

This win takes the side up to third place in the division with a 27 point advantage on fourth.

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