1st XI v Lindfield (Home):
Any remaining hopes of promotion disappeared with a loss to Lindfield at the MCG. Having won the toss returning skipper Luke Vinter opted to ask the visitors to bat first. Lindfield made 180 all out from 52 overs with Benn Challen maintaining his good form with the ball by claiming 4 for 59 and Nick Oxley 2 for 23.
Worthing's reply got off to a good start as Alex Harris and Matt Green put on 51 for the first wicket but as has been the case too often this season a collapse saw the score move to 56 for 3 very quickly. Nick Ballamy's well constructed 59 was in vain as the hosts were bundled out for 151 and a loss by 29 runs.
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2nd XI v Haywards Heath (Away):
Tom Lund's side remain favourites to bag the second promotion spot as they beat rock-bottom Haywards Heath. Having been put in on a wet wicket they declared on 198 for 8 with Tim Dunn making 71, Brad Lewis 41 and Lund 35.
The Worthing attack made short work of the reply as the hosts succumbed for just 77 in 23.5 overs with Jamie Piper grabbing 3 or 12, Kevin Punter 3 for 34, Shane Felton 2 for 29 and Harry Dunn 2 for 5. Worthing are 5 points ahead of Middleton with one game remaining.
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3rd XI v Brighton and Hove (Away):
A loss by 8 wickets to a powerful Brighton and Hove side. Having been stuck in Worthing were bundled out for just 114.
The reply lasted just 14 overs and saw only 2 wickets go down as overseas player Lachlan Stewart smashed 76 not out, in what must have been yet another proud moment for him and his family.
Worthing finish in the bottom two but who knows whether they'll be relegated?
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4th XI v Horsham Trinity (Home):
Both these sides sealed promotion the previous week so there was nothing but pride to play for at the Manor. Trinity won the toss and elected to bat, recovering from 0 for 2 to make 113. Anthony Kane claimed 4 for 21, Glenn Harris 3 for 17 and Robson Piper 2 for 17.
The reply never got going and stuttered to just 61 all out with only Alex Anderson (10) and Kane (16) making double figures. Promotion achieved though!
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Sunday 31 August 2014
Sunday 24 August 2014
Senior Results - 23.8.14
A clean sweep for the Worthing elevens this week!
1st XI v St James (Away):
It was 4th v 3rd in the league with both sides having to win to maintain any vague hopes of promotion and it was Benn Challen's side that triumphed in a frankly bad tempered game. The hosts won the toss and chose to field first with Worthing making 159 all out, skipper Challen top-scoring with 55 on an "up-and-down" track. Nick Ballamy made 30 but Worthing lost their last 6 wickets for just 18 runs.
St James' reply started brilliantly as they were 80 for 1 with plenty of overs left in the bank but Corey Altis claimed 4 for for 25 and Challen 4 for 17 as the hosts collapsed to 144 all out. Worthing remain 3rd but are relying heavily on second-placed Billingshurst slipping up majorly in their final two games.
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2nd XI v St James (Home):
Tom Lund's side climbed back into the promotion places with an easy win against St James at the MCG. The visitors made 210 all out from 51.2 overs as Kevin Punter rolled back the years to claim 4 for 47, Shane Felton 3 for 52 and Paul Westlake 2 for 38.
The target was chased in just 37 overs as Alex Harris made 62, Stuart Carter 57, Lund a quickfire 46 not out from 37 balls and Dave Leader 27 not out from 16 balls.
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3rd XI v Southwick (Home):
A high scoring affair saw Tim Dunn's side chase 280 with a wicket to spare at the MCG. The visitors won the toss and elected to bat first making 280 for 3, with only Jack Westlake and Lloyd Osland taking wickets.
A tenth wicket partnership of 57 between Lloyd Osland (59 not out) and Jack Westlake (12 not out) saw Worthing over the line, the foundations having been laid by Tim Dunn (57) and Michael Hodnett (67).
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4th XI v Arundel (Away):
A convincing win for Glenn Harris' men saw them clinch promotion at Arundel. The hosts elected to bat but made just 129 as Luke Winter claimed 4 for 31, Anthony Kane (in brand new club kit!) 3 for 12 and Glenn Harris 2 for 27.
Worthing reached their target for the loss of just 4 wickets. Alex Anderson made 40 and Kieran O'Brien 33 not out in a game where plenty of young Worthing player contributed significantly.
Well done to Glenn and his team on their promotion!
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2nd XI T20 Final at The County Ground, Hove - 17.8.14
Tom Lund's men faced a good quality East Grinstead side in the final of the T20 Cup at Hove supported by a number of club members. Tom Lund won the toss and elected to bowl first but division one side amassed 198 for 4 from their 20 overs. Gareth Challen took 2 for 31 and a wicket each for Shane Felton and Martyn Swift.
The reply was always going to be a tough ask at 10 runs per over and so it proved as Worthing made just 160 for 4 with Man of the Match Alex Harris making 68, Challen 32 and Nick Ballamy 25 in the reply. A great effort but unfortunately in vain.
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The reply was always going to be a tough ask at 10 runs per over and so it proved as Worthing made just 160 for 4 with Man of the Match Alex Harris making 68, Challen 32 and Nick Ballamy 25 in the reply. A great effort but unfortunately in vain.
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Senior Results 16.8.14
1st XI v Ifield (Home):
This should have been a comfortable win for Benn Challen's men, but a last wicket partnership of 58 along with the now mandatory Worthing batting collapse made this a nervy affair. Having won the toss and stuck Ifield in on a dry wicket Worthing had the visitors 58 for 9, but they managed to get to 116 with Corey Altis claiming 4 for 19, John Glover 2 for 20 and Will Fazakerley 2 for 12.
In reply it was Matt Green with a half century who made the main contribution until the 8th wicket partnership of Fazakerley (12 not out) and Gareth Challen (16 not out) saw Worthing over the line to give the hosts a win by 3 wickets.
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2nd XI v Ifield (Away):
Tom Lund's side travelled up to Ifield in a must win to stay in the promotion race. Lund opted to bowl first with the hosts finishing on 160 for 8 with Shane Felton taking 2 for 36, Paul Westlake 2 for 33 and Nick Gunning 2 for 26.
The reply lasted just over 41 overs and saw Worthing reach their target for the loss of just four wickets. Gary Tester smashed 53 before having to go to work(!) and he was ably supported by Kevin Punter (31), Tom Lund (30 not out) and Brad Lewis (20).
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3rd XI v Himani (Away):
Worthing travelled to the home of Himani, which is always a pleasure as the hosts' insistence regarding umpires for each innings makes for some interesting decisions. Having stuck the hosts in they amassed 229 for 9 with just one LBW right at the death of the innings. Joe Westlake claimed 5 for 31 and Dan Stuart 2 for 19.
The reply achieved 152 with plenty getting starts without going on to make a really significant contribution. Westlake starred with the bat too, making 31 not out. Skipper Tim Dunn scored 25, Stuart 23, Andy Culver 21 and Spinhar Shinwari 16 but they fell well short.
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4th XI v Portslade (Home):
Having won the toss Glenn Harris decided to chase whatever Portslade accumulated. They made 146 for 8 from their 40 overs with Greg Harris taking 3 for 47 and Robson Piper 2 for 23.
The chase required just 35 overs as skipper Harris smashed 59 with support from Lloyd Osland (22). Worthing remained solidly in the promotion places.
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This should have been a comfortable win for Benn Challen's men, but a last wicket partnership of 58 along with the now mandatory Worthing batting collapse made this a nervy affair. Having won the toss and stuck Ifield in on a dry wicket Worthing had the visitors 58 for 9, but they managed to get to 116 with Corey Altis claiming 4 for 19, John Glover 2 for 20 and Will Fazakerley 2 for 12.
In reply it was Matt Green with a half century who made the main contribution until the 8th wicket partnership of Fazakerley (12 not out) and Gareth Challen (16 not out) saw Worthing over the line to give the hosts a win by 3 wickets.
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2nd XI v Ifield (Away):
Tom Lund's side travelled up to Ifield in a must win to stay in the promotion race. Lund opted to bowl first with the hosts finishing on 160 for 8 with Shane Felton taking 2 for 36, Paul Westlake 2 for 33 and Nick Gunning 2 for 26.
The reply lasted just over 41 overs and saw Worthing reach their target for the loss of just four wickets. Gary Tester smashed 53 before having to go to work(!) and he was ably supported by Kevin Punter (31), Tom Lund (30 not out) and Brad Lewis (20).
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3rd XI v Himani (Away):
Worthing travelled to the home of Himani, which is always a pleasure as the hosts' insistence regarding umpires for each innings makes for some interesting decisions. Having stuck the hosts in they amassed 229 for 9 with just one LBW right at the death of the innings. Joe Westlake claimed 5 for 31 and Dan Stuart 2 for 19.
The reply achieved 152 with plenty getting starts without going on to make a really significant contribution. Westlake starred with the bat too, making 31 not out. Skipper Tim Dunn scored 25, Stuart 23, Andy Culver 21 and Spinhar Shinwari 16 but they fell well short.
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4th XI v Portslade (Home):
Having won the toss Glenn Harris decided to chase whatever Portslade accumulated. They made 146 for 8 from their 40 overs with Greg Harris taking 3 for 47 and Robson Piper 2 for 23.
The chase required just 35 overs as skipper Harris smashed 59 with support from Lloyd Osland (22). Worthing remained solidly in the promotion places.
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Sunday 10 August 2014
Senior Results - 9.8.14
1st XI v Billingshurst (Away):
A crucial game in the promotion race at Billingshurst, with Worthing requiring a win to maintain any hopes of catching their opponents. Having won the toos the hosts opted to field and skittled Benn Challen's side for 123 in just over 48 overs, which seems to be around par at the Jubilee Field this season. Andy Reid top-scored with 41.
The reply floundered to just 88 all out as overseas player Corey Altis claimed 4 for 29, "Skippy" Challen 3 for 13 and Nick Ballamy taking 2 for 13 to claim all 30 points and reduce the gap between the teams.
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2nd XI v Pagham (Home):
Worthing dropped to 3rd place in the league with a draw at home to Pagham. Alex Harris top scored with 71 and Stuart Carter 59 in a total of 206 for 7 in 51 overs.
The visitors finished on 203 for 8 from their 49 overs with Nick Oxley being the pick of the bowlers with figures of 3 for 19, Shane Felton taking 2 for 30 and Jamie Piper 2 for 40. Tom Lund's side need to get back to winning ways in order to achieve their desired promotion.
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A crucial game in the promotion race at Billingshurst, with Worthing requiring a win to maintain any hopes of catching their opponents. Having won the toos the hosts opted to field and skittled Benn Challen's side for 123 in just over 48 overs, which seems to be around par at the Jubilee Field this season. Andy Reid top-scored with 41.
The reply floundered to just 88 all out as overseas player Corey Altis claimed 4 for 29, "Skippy" Challen 3 for 13 and Nick Ballamy taking 2 for 13 to claim all 30 points and reduce the gap between the teams.
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2nd XI v Pagham (Home):
Worthing dropped to 3rd place in the league with a draw at home to Pagham. Alex Harris top scored with 71 and Stuart Carter 59 in a total of 206 for 7 in 51 overs.
The visitors finished on 203 for 8 from their 49 overs with Nick Oxley being the pick of the bowlers with figures of 3 for 19, Shane Felton taking 2 for 30 and Jamie Piper 2 for 40. Tom Lund's side need to get back to winning ways in order to achieve their desired promotion.
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