Another closely fought game for the 4ths that just went the other way. Everyone for the last two weeks has fought, as asked, until the game is done. After scoring what proved to be about 30 runs light, we almost pulled another game out of the fire. This time Billingshurst were on the receiving end of the resilience of the 4th eleven.
On a indifferent day, Lloyd lost his second toss of the year and we were duly inserted for the second game. Unfortunately unlike last week we lost a couple of quick wickets. Aaron was first to go but one of 'those balls' that as a batter you're going to get and not be bale to do to much about. the wicket was helpful to the bowlers who stuck it just back of a length. We lost regular wickets without any really meaningful partnerships which culminated in being bowled out for 143. Rob Cool hitting Worthings only six (very lusty despatch of a full toss) and Adam's ever increasing maturity were the innings of note. After a hearty tea we did chat about the importance of giving this everything we have. Every point is worth scrapping for. we highlighted that our first season resulted in promotion but by 1 point only. Man how we fought. Adam B is settling into a tricky opening bowler, hitting the deck hard while shaping it away. He'll prove a lot harder to handle when the wickets get harder. Jamie P fitted in as Adams opening foil very well as predicted. Shaping the ball away. It wasnt long before Jamie got his just deserts with two very well earned wickets in the last over of his spell. A little lull after the first two wickets was pushing the game away from us. The introduction of Nick Oxley and Jack Dunn, although not instant was a turning point. Jack put his last weeks frustrations behind him and bowled with a plan and a smile. Nick's second spell also rewarded more but not before the debutant Sam Greenrod came an and took a vital wicket that opened the gate for more quick wickets to follow. We fielded with energy and desire. A solid game for Aaron behind the sticks culminated in hom taken a very sharp leg side catch off Nick. Wickets were falling, Billingshurst were chipping away at the runs. In the end we just didnt have enough and Billingshurst ultimately got home to a deserved win, not that we wouldnt have deserved it if we had nicked it. It was a great game, played in the correct spirit. Notice must also go to the Billingshurst skipper for maintaining a cracking game whilst also matching Worthing for having the juniors futures and opportunities as the main drivers. It resulted in a very good, close game and albeit we lost, we have a lot to take away and should take equal credit for the quality of the game.
What we can take from this is we have some very able juniors coming through and the more we play together the more we will settle. The most important thing is we stay together as we demonstrated on Saturday. Teams should worry about us as we have depth, variety and a great team ethos. Next few weeks should be looked on with real excitement.
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