Some of the boys decide to amuse themselves with a bit of cover surfing:
Monday, 26 August 2013
Senior Results - 24.8.13
All games in Sussex were rained off and this was the view from the pavilion on Saturday morning, after the thunder storm:
Sunday, 18 August 2013
Senior Results - 17.8.13
1st XI v Cuckfield (Away):
This game was blighted by the weather and a poor surface. Having won the toss Darryl Rebbetts elected to field and Worthing found early success with a wicket each for Malcolm Lake and Luke Vinter leaving the hosts 19 for 2, but they recovered with some very intelligent batting from overseas Big Bash player Cameron Borgas (Cricinfo Profile Here) who scored a classy hundred whilst wearing a number of deliveries. Benn Challen picked up two wickets as Cuckfield declared on 225 for 4 with the rain beginning to fall leading to an extended tea break.
Worthing's innings got off to a poor start with the early loss of Matt Green, but Lake hit 4 fours from an over before the rain came again leading to another hour's delay. Despite attempting to continue, the conditions were made very clear as Andy Reid literally went flying whilst attempting a single and the umpires abandoned the game giving both sides 10 points each and hope of escaping relegation for Worthing.
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2nd XI v Cuckfield (Home):
Tom Lund opted to bowl having won the toss with Cuckfield amassing 201 for 5. Jamie Piper bowled well in taking 2 for 24 and there was a wicket each for Martyn Swift, Harry Dunn and Ollie Rogers.
A short delay for rain then came about but only 4 overs were lost as Worthing reached their target with the loss of just 2 wickets with the main contributor being Gary Tester who both won the game and notched up his century with the same shot. Ollie Rogers (33) and Lund (32*) contributed towards the win.
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3rd XI v Dome Mission (Away):
The 3rd XI was cancelled due to travellers having pitched up on the Dome Mission home ground.
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4th XI v Porstlade (Home):
The 4th XI enjoyed a win to keep up their hopes of sneaking into a promotion spot. Adam Bastable won the toss and opted to bowl first, skittling Portslade for just 147. Andy Culver took 3 for 32, James Belton 3 for 42, Robson Piper 2 for 15 and a wicket a-piece for Sanjeev Kalra and Rob Whittington.
The reply reached its target with 6 wickets down. Glenn Harris hit 69 and Kalra 22 not out in just under 33 overs.
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This game was blighted by the weather and a poor surface. Having won the toss Darryl Rebbetts elected to field and Worthing found early success with a wicket each for Malcolm Lake and Luke Vinter leaving the hosts 19 for 2, but they recovered with some very intelligent batting from overseas Big Bash player Cameron Borgas (Cricinfo Profile Here) who scored a classy hundred whilst wearing a number of deliveries. Benn Challen picked up two wickets as Cuckfield declared on 225 for 4 with the rain beginning to fall leading to an extended tea break.
Worthing's innings got off to a poor start with the early loss of Matt Green, but Lake hit 4 fours from an over before the rain came again leading to another hour's delay. Despite attempting to continue, the conditions were made very clear as Andy Reid literally went flying whilst attempting a single and the umpires abandoned the game giving both sides 10 points each and hope of escaping relegation for Worthing.
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2nd XI v Cuckfield (Home):
Tom Lund opted to bowl having won the toss with Cuckfield amassing 201 for 5. Jamie Piper bowled well in taking 2 for 24 and there was a wicket each for Martyn Swift, Harry Dunn and Ollie Rogers.
A short delay for rain then came about but only 4 overs were lost as Worthing reached their target with the loss of just 2 wickets with the main contributor being Gary Tester who both won the game and notched up his century with the same shot. Ollie Rogers (33) and Lund (32*) contributed towards the win.
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3rd XI v Dome Mission (Away):
The 3rd XI was cancelled due to travellers having pitched up on the Dome Mission home ground.
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4th XI v Porstlade (Home):
The 4th XI enjoyed a win to keep up their hopes of sneaking into a promotion spot. Adam Bastable won the toss and opted to bowl first, skittling Portslade for just 147. Andy Culver took 3 for 32, James Belton 3 for 42, Robson Piper 2 for 15 and a wicket a-piece for Sanjeev Kalra and Rob Whittington.
The reply reached its target with 6 wickets down. Glenn Harris hit 69 and Kalra 22 not out in just under 33 overs.
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Monday, 5 August 2013
Senior Results - 3.8.13
1st XI v Roffey (Home):
Another day where lacklustre batting saw another opportunity to climb off the bottom of the table slip from their grasp. Having won the toss Darryl Rebbetts opted to bowl first on a pitch that had been underwater the previous morning due to a torrential downpour.
The bowlers kept it tight and were dutifully backed up by their fielders as Roffey amassed 192 all out from 57.1 overs. Luke Vinter wrapped up the tail in taking 4 for 49, Andy Lutwyche 2 for 62 from 22 overs, Benn Challen 2 for 27 and Harry Dunn 1 for 21 in an excellent spell for the young spinner.
Worthing's reply started poorly and rarely got going as they succumbed for just 82. Only three players made double figures: Matt Green 24, Benn Challen 16 and Rebbetts top-scored with 31.
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2nd XI v Roffey (Away):
The 2nd XI travelled to Roffey and ended up drawing a high-scoring game. The hosts won the toss and opted to bat, racking up 257 for 6. Ollie Rogers bowled 18 unchanged overs in taking 3 for 82, Nick Oxley took 2 for 51 and Nick Gunning 1 for 59.
The reply fell short at 228 for 8 with plenty getting starts but not quite getting the really big innings that would possibly have seen their side over the line. Tom Lund hit 71, Stuart Carter 51 and Ollie Rogers 36.
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3rd XI v Barns Green 1st XI (Away):
Barns Green moved off the bottom of the table with this victory over Worthing. Having won the toss the hosts opted to bat, finishing on 208 for 8 from their 49 overs. Dan Stuart was the main threat for Worthing in claiming 3 for 28, Kevin Punter 2 for 60 and a wicket each for Adam Squires and Jack Westlake.
The Worthing reply got off to the worst possible start as they were 14 for 4 but Punter (27), Josh Goldsmith (17) along with Glenn Harris (10), Stuart (13) and Squires (14) made the score respectable but not competitive as the side were bowled out for just 119.
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4th XI v Barns Green 2nd XI (Home):
Adam Bastable won the toss and elected to field first. Barns Green used their 40 overs to hit 182 for 7 with Andy Culver taking 3 for 46, Sanjeev Kalra 2 for 44 and youngster Robson Piper 2 for 37.
The reply managed just 131 for 9 with Bastable top-scoring with 31, but there were also contributions from Lloyd Crathern (27), Rob Whittington (19) and Kalra (24).
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Another day where lacklustre batting saw another opportunity to climb off the bottom of the table slip from their grasp. Having won the toss Darryl Rebbetts opted to bowl first on a pitch that had been underwater the previous morning due to a torrential downpour.
The bowlers kept it tight and were dutifully backed up by their fielders as Roffey amassed 192 all out from 57.1 overs. Luke Vinter wrapped up the tail in taking 4 for 49, Andy Lutwyche 2 for 62 from 22 overs, Benn Challen 2 for 27 and Harry Dunn 1 for 21 in an excellent spell for the young spinner.
Worthing's reply started poorly and rarely got going as they succumbed for just 82. Only three players made double figures: Matt Green 24, Benn Challen 16 and Rebbetts top-scored with 31.
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2nd XI v Roffey (Away):
The 2nd XI travelled to Roffey and ended up drawing a high-scoring game. The hosts won the toss and opted to bat, racking up 257 for 6. Ollie Rogers bowled 18 unchanged overs in taking 3 for 82, Nick Oxley took 2 for 51 and Nick Gunning 1 for 59.
The reply fell short at 228 for 8 with plenty getting starts but not quite getting the really big innings that would possibly have seen their side over the line. Tom Lund hit 71, Stuart Carter 51 and Ollie Rogers 36.
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3rd XI v Barns Green 1st XI (Away):
Barns Green moved off the bottom of the table with this victory over Worthing. Having won the toss the hosts opted to bat, finishing on 208 for 8 from their 49 overs. Dan Stuart was the main threat for Worthing in claiming 3 for 28, Kevin Punter 2 for 60 and a wicket each for Adam Squires and Jack Westlake.
The Worthing reply got off to the worst possible start as they were 14 for 4 but Punter (27), Josh Goldsmith (17) along with Glenn Harris (10), Stuart (13) and Squires (14) made the score respectable but not competitive as the side were bowled out for just 119.
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4th XI v Barns Green 2nd XI (Home):
Adam Bastable won the toss and elected to field first. Barns Green used their 40 overs to hit 182 for 7 with Andy Culver taking 3 for 46, Sanjeev Kalra 2 for 44 and youngster Robson Piper 2 for 37.
The reply managed just 131 for 9 with Bastable top-scoring with 31, but there were also contributions from Lloyd Crathern (27), Rob Whittington (19) and Kalra (24).
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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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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!
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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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
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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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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Sunday, 30 June 2013
Senior Results - 29.6.13
1st XI v Three Bridges:
This game was describes as a "must win" by Worthing skipper Darryl Rebbetts but his side didn't rise to the occasion against newly promoted Bridges. The visitors won the toss and elected to bat on what appeared to be a flat deck coupled with a lightning outfield. Their progress was steady but Worthing's bowling was disciplined as 226 for 5 was set, crucially declaring 2 overs early it would turn out. Luke Vinter took 2 for 61, Harry Dunn 1 for 30 as well as two run outs.
Worthing were rapidly the architects of their own downfall as the top order disintegrated to 56 for 6. Rebbetts (52) and Andy Lutwyche (28 not out from a seeming marathon 92 balls) put on over 50 for the seventh wicket and despite some resistance Three Bridges took the final wicket on the final ball of the 54th over, the second of the extra two overs they'd given themselves by declaring early.
Worthing need to buck their ideas up with the bat it they are going to stave off relegation.
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2nd XI v Middleton:
A strip of the A259 greeted the teams at Middleton on Saturday, although the scorecard wouldn't suggest this. The hosts won the toss and batted but were all out for just 143, opening the door to a seemingly easy win on the batsman-friendly pitch.
The reply never really got going as Worthing capitulated 9 runs short of the target set.
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3rd XI v Crawley Nayee:
A lively and noisy between the third team and freshly promoted Crawley Nayee side ended in a convincing win for Worthing. Interestingly there was only one LBW decision upheld as laws were debated on a regular basis, with differing accuracy of knowledge of them.
Tim Dunn chose to insert the visitors who took almost 4 hours to allow Worthing to complete their 49 overs with constant mid-pitch conferences and bat swaps in their total of 179 for 9. Adam Squires claimed 4 for 45, Kevin Punter 2 for 29 and Jack Dunn 2 for 45 with skipper Dunn executing a run out (you did read that correctly).
Dunn (54), Punter (53) and Dan Stuart (35) saw Worthing home just 4 wickets down.
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4th XI v Rustington:
A good win by a convincing 6 wickets for the fourth team at Rustington. Having won the toss Adam Bastable elected to field, restricting their hosts to just 100 from their 40 overs. Greg Harris (2 for 8 from 8 overs), Sanjeev Kalra (2 for 18) and James Belton (2 for 24), plus a wicket each for Andy Culver and Robson Piper did the damage.
In reply Bastable (32) led from the front, ably assisted by Luc Hinton (21), Josh Quintais (14 not out) and Greg Harris (17 not out) saw the side home with almost 18 overs to spare.
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This game was describes as a "must win" by Worthing skipper Darryl Rebbetts but his side didn't rise to the occasion against newly promoted Bridges. The visitors won the toss and elected to bat on what appeared to be a flat deck coupled with a lightning outfield. Their progress was steady but Worthing's bowling was disciplined as 226 for 5 was set, crucially declaring 2 overs early it would turn out. Luke Vinter took 2 for 61, Harry Dunn 1 for 30 as well as two run outs.
Worthing were rapidly the architects of their own downfall as the top order disintegrated to 56 for 6. Rebbetts (52) and Andy Lutwyche (28 not out from a seeming marathon 92 balls) put on over 50 for the seventh wicket and despite some resistance Three Bridges took the final wicket on the final ball of the 54th over, the second of the extra two overs they'd given themselves by declaring early.
Worthing need to buck their ideas up with the bat it they are going to stave off relegation.
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2nd XI v Middleton:
A strip of the A259 greeted the teams at Middleton on Saturday, although the scorecard wouldn't suggest this. The hosts won the toss and batted but were all out for just 143, opening the door to a seemingly easy win on the batsman-friendly pitch.
The reply never really got going as Worthing capitulated 9 runs short of the target set.
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3rd XI v Crawley Nayee:
A lively and noisy between the third team and freshly promoted Crawley Nayee side ended in a convincing win for Worthing. Interestingly there was only one LBW decision upheld as laws were debated on a regular basis, with differing accuracy of knowledge of them.
Tim Dunn chose to insert the visitors who took almost 4 hours to allow Worthing to complete their 49 overs with constant mid-pitch conferences and bat swaps in their total of 179 for 9. Adam Squires claimed 4 for 45, Kevin Punter 2 for 29 and Jack Dunn 2 for 45 with skipper Dunn executing a run out (you did read that correctly).
Dunn (54), Punter (53) and Dan Stuart (35) saw Worthing home just 4 wickets down.
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4th XI v Rustington:
A good win by a convincing 6 wickets for the fourth team at Rustington. Having won the toss Adam Bastable elected to field, restricting their hosts to just 100 from their 40 overs. Greg Harris (2 for 8 from 8 overs), Sanjeev Kalra (2 for 18) and James Belton (2 for 24), plus a wicket each for Andy Culver and Robson Piper did the damage.
In reply Bastable (32) led from the front, ably assisted by Luc Hinton (21), Josh Quintais (14 not out) and Greg Harris (17 not out) saw the side home with almost 18 overs to spare.
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Sunday, 23 June 2013
Seniors - 22.6.13
1st XI v Chichester Priory (Away):
A disappointing game at Priory Park as the first eleven lost by 7 wickets. Having been put in by the hosts Worthing made just 108 with number 10 Luke Vinter top scoring with 24 as the batting capitulated.
The hosts made their target just 3 wickets down, which included 2 run outs and a wicket for Vinter. The side are now just 11 points clear of the relegation zone.
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2nd XI v Goring (Home):
An easy victory for the second eleven as Goring, who were asked to bat first, made just 60. Harry Dunn took 5 for 13, Kevin Punter 4 for 39 and Martyn Swift the other wicket.
Worthing didn't lose any wickets in completing the victory with Brad Lewis making 48 not out and Nick Oxley 12 not out as Worthing move up to 3rd in the table.
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3rd XI v Three Bridges (Away):
Batting performances continued to let Worthing down as the third eleven succumbed for just 102 at Three Bridges. Joe Westlake top scored with 22.
the home side reached their target just one wicket down, with Westlake taking the only scalp.
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4th XI v Brighton and Hove:
The visitors batted first and made just 82 to cap a day of low first innings totals. Andy Culver (3 for 8), James Belton (3 for 4), Sanjeev Kalra (2 for 28) and Shane Felton (2 for 44) shared the wickets.
Worthing reached their target just 2 wickets down with Glenn Harris hitting the lion's share with 51.
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A disappointing game at Priory Park as the first eleven lost by 7 wickets. Having been put in by the hosts Worthing made just 108 with number 10 Luke Vinter top scoring with 24 as the batting capitulated.
The hosts made their target just 3 wickets down, which included 2 run outs and a wicket for Vinter. The side are now just 11 points clear of the relegation zone.
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2nd XI v Goring (Home):
An easy victory for the second eleven as Goring, who were asked to bat first, made just 60. Harry Dunn took 5 for 13, Kevin Punter 4 for 39 and Martyn Swift the other wicket.
Worthing didn't lose any wickets in completing the victory with Brad Lewis making 48 not out and Nick Oxley 12 not out as Worthing move up to 3rd in the table.
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3rd XI v Three Bridges (Away):
Batting performances continued to let Worthing down as the third eleven succumbed for just 102 at Three Bridges. Joe Westlake top scored with 22.
the home side reached their target just one wicket down, with Westlake taking the only scalp.
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4th XI v Brighton and Hove:
The visitors batted first and made just 82 to cap a day of low first innings totals. Andy Culver (3 for 8), James Belton (3 for 4), Sanjeev Kalra (2 for 28) and Shane Felton (2 for 44) shared the wickets.
Worthing reached their target just 2 wickets down with Glenn Harris hitting the lion's share with 51.
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Sunday, 16 June 2013
Senior Results - 15.6.13
1st XI v Cuckfield (Home):
A much needed win for the first eleven against newly promoted Cuckfield at the MCG. Having won the toss Worthing opted to bat and a typically whirlwind start saw Michael Gould hit 49 before getting out in the eleventh over. Matthew Green (22) gave him support and Malcolm Lake hit his first half-century for the club with a solid 67. Benn Challen (24), Ian Gooding (23) and Andy Lutwyche (19) helped the score reach 247 for 9 declared.
The reply started well as Lake took a wicket in the first over but after that spin dominated with Challen claiming 6 for 28 and young spinner Nick Oxley 3 for 49 as the visitors fell well short of their target and were all out for 160 and a much needed 30 points.
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2nd XI v Cuckfield (Away):
The seconds eleven travelled to the picturesque setting of Cuckfield CC and secured a good win. Having won the toss Tom Lund opted to bowl and rolled the hosts for 189. Wickets were shared around Martyn Swift (2 for 31), Jamie Piper (2 for 60), Andy Reid (3 for 29) and Luke Barnes (3 for 24).
The game was won 6 wickets down with Tim Dunn (26), Gary Tester (61 not out), Brad Lewis (30) and 13 year old Josh Wood (50 not out) seeing the side home in what was a solid team performance.
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3rd XI v Dome Mission (Home):
The third eleven didn't get enough runs against top of the table Dome Mission at the Manor. Only Lloyd Crathern (10), Kevin Punter (43) and Josh Goldsmith (32) reached double figures in a below par total of 103 all out.
The visitors reached their target 4 wickets down with Punter claiming 2 for 23 and a wicket each for Dan Stuart and Jack Dunn.
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4th XI v Portslade (Away):
The fourth eleven travelled to Porstlade and were put in having lost the toss. Lloyd Osland hit 93 with Adam Bardouleau, James Belton and Jack Westlake all hitting 17 in a total of 178 all out.
The hosts reached their target with the loss of 6 wickets with Sanjeev Kalra claiming 2 for 33 and a wicket a-piece for Jack Westlake, Andrew Culver, Adam Squires and Robson Piper.
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A much needed win for the first eleven against newly promoted Cuckfield at the MCG. Having won the toss Worthing opted to bat and a typically whirlwind start saw Michael Gould hit 49 before getting out in the eleventh over. Matthew Green (22) gave him support and Malcolm Lake hit his first half-century for the club with a solid 67. Benn Challen (24), Ian Gooding (23) and Andy Lutwyche (19) helped the score reach 247 for 9 declared.
The reply started well as Lake took a wicket in the first over but after that spin dominated with Challen claiming 6 for 28 and young spinner Nick Oxley 3 for 49 as the visitors fell well short of their target and were all out for 160 and a much needed 30 points.
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2nd XI v Cuckfield (Away):
The seconds eleven travelled to the picturesque setting of Cuckfield CC and secured a good win. Having won the toss Tom Lund opted to bowl and rolled the hosts for 189. Wickets were shared around Martyn Swift (2 for 31), Jamie Piper (2 for 60), Andy Reid (3 for 29) and Luke Barnes (3 for 24).
The game was won 6 wickets down with Tim Dunn (26), Gary Tester (61 not out), Brad Lewis (30) and 13 year old Josh Wood (50 not out) seeing the side home in what was a solid team performance.
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3rd XI v Dome Mission (Home):
The third eleven didn't get enough runs against top of the table Dome Mission at the Manor. Only Lloyd Crathern (10), Kevin Punter (43) and Josh Goldsmith (32) reached double figures in a below par total of 103 all out.
The visitors reached their target 4 wickets down with Punter claiming 2 for 23 and a wicket each for Dan Stuart and Jack Dunn.
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4th XI v Portslade (Away):
The fourth eleven travelled to Porstlade and were put in having lost the toss. Lloyd Osland hit 93 with Adam Bardouleau, James Belton and Jack Westlake all hitting 17 in a total of 178 all out.
The hosts reached their target with the loss of 6 wickets with Sanjeev Kalra claiming 2 for 33 and a wicket a-piece for Jack Westlake, Andrew Culver, Adam Squires and Robson Piper.
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Sunday, 9 June 2013
Senior Results - 8.6.13
1st XI v Horsham (Away):
A slightly depleted side travelled to Horsham and elected to field under stand-in captain Luke Vinter on what looked a typically batsman friendly track. A whirlwind start from Michael Gould (60) at almost a run per ball, but a mini-collapse saw few hit double figures except Alex Harris (19), but the ship was steadied by Ian Gooding (46) who played excellently and Ollie Rogers (19) until the latter was dismissed. Andy Lutwyche (44 not out) took the score up to 205 when this seemed unlikely at 100 for 6.
Horsham struggled to their target and made it with 8 wickets down as Benn Challen claimed 4 for 88 and Vinter 3 for 42, and Malcolm Lake took the other wicket courtesy of a superb diving catch at slip from Challen.
Again the side didn't get the runs required to quite win the game, but a spirited effort with the ball and in the field almost reaped unlikely reward.
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2nd XI v Hellingly (Home):
Worthing breezed to an easy win as Hellingly opted to bat and succumbed for just 58 in the face of some solid bowling from the hosts. Martyn Swift took 5 for 6 from 7 overs and Andy Reid 4 for 16, including a hat-trick, with Shane Felton claiming the other wicket.
Reid (29) and Brad Lewis (22 not out) knocked of the runs in under 15 overs to give Worthing a 30 point haul. Little more to say!
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3rd XI v Aldwick (Away):
Skipper Tim Dunn won the toss and elected to bat as Worthing scored 199 all out. Dunn (47), Kevin Punter (43), Glenn Harris (35), Josh Wood (23) and Rob Whittington (17) all got starts and possibly should have taken the score well over 200 hundred.
Aldwick reached their target just 5 wickets down with Jack Dunn (2 for 26), Punter and Harris taking the wickets.
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4th XI v Horsham Trinity (Home):
Not on the website at the time of writing, but they won!
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A slightly depleted side travelled to Horsham and elected to field under stand-in captain Luke Vinter on what looked a typically batsman friendly track. A whirlwind start from Michael Gould (60) at almost a run per ball, but a mini-collapse saw few hit double figures except Alex Harris (19), but the ship was steadied by Ian Gooding (46) who played excellently and Ollie Rogers (19) until the latter was dismissed. Andy Lutwyche (44 not out) took the score up to 205 when this seemed unlikely at 100 for 6.
Horsham struggled to their target and made it with 8 wickets down as Benn Challen claimed 4 for 88 and Vinter 3 for 42, and Malcolm Lake took the other wicket courtesy of a superb diving catch at slip from Challen.
Again the side didn't get the runs required to quite win the game, but a spirited effort with the ball and in the field almost reaped unlikely reward.
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2nd XI v Hellingly (Home):
Worthing breezed to an easy win as Hellingly opted to bat and succumbed for just 58 in the face of some solid bowling from the hosts. Martyn Swift took 5 for 6 from 7 overs and Andy Reid 4 for 16, including a hat-trick, with Shane Felton claiming the other wicket.
Reid (29) and Brad Lewis (22 not out) knocked of the runs in under 15 overs to give Worthing a 30 point haul. Little more to say!
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3rd XI v Aldwick (Away):
Skipper Tim Dunn won the toss and elected to bat as Worthing scored 199 all out. Dunn (47), Kevin Punter (43), Glenn Harris (35), Josh Wood (23) and Rob Whittington (17) all got starts and possibly should have taken the score well over 200 hundred.
Aldwick reached their target just 5 wickets down with Jack Dunn (2 for 26), Punter and Harris taking the wickets.
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4th XI v Horsham Trinity (Home):
Not on the website at the time of writing, but they won!
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Monday, 3 June 2013
1st XI v Sussex Development XI - 2.6.13
Another disappointing batting performance blighted this game for the second time over the weekend.
The Sussex youngsters won the toss and elected to bat on what looked a good surface for the willow. And so it proved with Darryl Rebbetts turning (pun intended!) to spin after just 12 overs. Mason Crane bowled 23 consecutive overs claiming 6 for 76 and Luke Vinter coming back to claim 3 for 28 in a tight second spell as the visitors racked up what seemed a below par 211 all out.
Worthing's reply started pretty well despite losing Michael Gould early on, as Matt Green (30) and Matt Machan (78) appeared to be guiding the hosts to victory, but they both went in quick succession and triggered something of a collapse with only Malcolm Lake (22) really denting the total. Despite a bullish 22 not out from Andy Lutwyche at the end the reply ended 13 runs short.
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The Sussex youngsters won the toss and elected to bat on what looked a good surface for the willow. And so it proved with Darryl Rebbetts turning (pun intended!) to spin after just 12 overs. Mason Crane bowled 23 consecutive overs claiming 6 for 76 and Luke Vinter coming back to claim 3 for 28 in a tight second spell as the visitors racked up what seemed a below par 211 all out.
Worthing's reply started pretty well despite losing Michael Gould early on, as Matt Green (30) and Matt Machan (78) appeared to be guiding the hosts to victory, but they both went in quick succession and triggered something of a collapse with only Malcolm Lake (22) really denting the total. Despite a bullish 22 not out from Andy Lutwyche at the end the reply ended 13 runs short.
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Sunday, 2 June 2013
Senior Results - 1.6.13
Not a great weekend for Worthing CC as they came second in each match.
1st XI v Roffey (Away):
The first eleven don't do boring games and this was yet another game that went down to the wire as the hosts crept over the line on the last scheduled ball of the day having scored 15 off the final over the get there.
Having lost the toss Darryl Rebbetts' men were asked to bat and got off to a good start through Michael Gould (68), Matt Green (46) and Matt Machan (27), but a middle order collapse left just Nick Ballamy (26) to offer some resistance as a below par score of 228 was posted on the fast-scoring ground.
Worthing took wickets at regular intervals but it wasn't quite enough as Luke Vinter (2 for 48) and Machan (2 for 77) tried in vain to claim he points. Nick Oxley and Ballamy took a wicket each and there were two run outs, but the highlight was perhaps Gould's one-handed catch to dismiss Rohit Jagota.
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2nd XI v Roffey:
Worthing didn't get enough runs at the Manor against Roffey 2nd XI as the twos went down by 5 wickets. Worthing were put into bat and although a few got starts only posted 152. Brad Lewis (40), Luke Barnes (32), Gary Tester (35) and John Kaye (26) set up a decent score but one or more should probably have pushed on. A tailend collapse from 152 for 5 to 152 all out didn't help.
Martyn Swift bowled a tight spell taking 2 for 11 from 7 overs, and there was a wicket each for Tester, Shane Felton and Jamie Piper but it was in vain as Roffey reached their target with ease.
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3rd XI v Barns Green:
The third eleven were soundly beaten against Barns Green as the visitors won the toss and elected to bat. Injury to Paul Westlake in the first over of the game didn't help as Barns Green racked up 247 for 1 declared with Adam Squires taking the only wicket.
The reply started well with Tim Dunn finally getting some runs with 82 and Tom Chambers 34, but after that resistance was minimal with only Sam Greenrod (16) reaching double figures as Worthing succumbed for 197.
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4th XI v Barns Green:
Batting once again was the issue (it seems to be a common theme for every team at the moment!) at Barns Green. The hosts opted to bat and notched 169 for 7 with James Belton (3 for 31) and Greg Harris (2 for 31) being the main threat. Robson Piper and Glenn Harris took a wicket each.
The reply stuttered to 100 all out with Yasir Iqbal (18) top scored and Josh Hyde hit 17 as no-one pushed on.
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1st XI v Roffey (Away):
The first eleven don't do boring games and this was yet another game that went down to the wire as the hosts crept over the line on the last scheduled ball of the day having scored 15 off the final over the get there.
Having lost the toss Darryl Rebbetts' men were asked to bat and got off to a good start through Michael Gould (68), Matt Green (46) and Matt Machan (27), but a middle order collapse left just Nick Ballamy (26) to offer some resistance as a below par score of 228 was posted on the fast-scoring ground.
Worthing took wickets at regular intervals but it wasn't quite enough as Luke Vinter (2 for 48) and Machan (2 for 77) tried in vain to claim he points. Nick Oxley and Ballamy took a wicket each and there were two run outs, but the highlight was perhaps Gould's one-handed catch to dismiss Rohit Jagota.
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2nd XI v Roffey:
Worthing didn't get enough runs at the Manor against Roffey 2nd XI as the twos went down by 5 wickets. Worthing were put into bat and although a few got starts only posted 152. Brad Lewis (40), Luke Barnes (32), Gary Tester (35) and John Kaye (26) set up a decent score but one or more should probably have pushed on. A tailend collapse from 152 for 5 to 152 all out didn't help.
Martyn Swift bowled a tight spell taking 2 for 11 from 7 overs, and there was a wicket each for Tester, Shane Felton and Jamie Piper but it was in vain as Roffey reached their target with ease.
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3rd XI v Barns Green:
The third eleven were soundly beaten against Barns Green as the visitors won the toss and elected to bat. Injury to Paul Westlake in the first over of the game didn't help as Barns Green racked up 247 for 1 declared with Adam Squires taking the only wicket.
The reply started well with Tim Dunn finally getting some runs with 82 and Tom Chambers 34, but after that resistance was minimal with only Sam Greenrod (16) reaching double figures as Worthing succumbed for 197.
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4th XI v Barns Green:
Batting once again was the issue (it seems to be a common theme for every team at the moment!) at Barns Green. The hosts opted to bat and notched 169 for 7 with James Belton (3 for 31) and Greg Harris (2 for 31) being the main threat. Robson Piper and Glenn Harris took a wicket each.
The reply stuttered to 100 all out with Yasir Iqbal (18) top scored and Josh Hyde hit 17 as no-one pushed on.
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Sunday, 26 May 2013
Senior Results - 25.5.13
1st XI v East Grinstead (Home):
I think it's fair to say that the first team were brought to earth with a bump as their unbeaten start came to an end against title contenders East Grinstead at the MCG. Despite heavy overnight rain the pitch was a belter and Darryl Rebbetts opted to bowl first having won the toss.
A reasonably tight start saw Jamie Piper take his first wicket in the first eleven but Tim Davey, former Worthing overseas player Ben Cameron's protege from Australia smashed 180 as EG amassed 334 for 5 in their 58 overs, endangering the cars in the car park on more that one occasion. Matt Machan picked up to wickets, with Malcolm Lake and Matt Green taking the others.
Worthing'r reply never really got going and started in the worst possible way as Green was run out without facing and wickets fell steadily until Alex Harris (44) and Darryl Rebbetts (13) hung around. Worthing eventually succumbed for just 109.
Well and truly beaten by a better team on the day.
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2nd XI v Ifield (Away):
The second team finally managed to complete a game at Ifield, which ended in a draw. Having been put into bat Tom Lund's side lost early wickets but the skipper himself and Gary Tester steadied the boat. Lund was out for 38 but Tester went onto score 104 which included 10 fours and 5 sixes and take the total up to 189 for 8 from 53 overs.
In reply the hosts held on for the draw at 154 for 9. Shane Felton took 3 for 53 and Luke Barnes 2 for 24, with a wicket each for Martyn Swift, Tester and Kevin Punter.
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I think it's fair to say that the first team were brought to earth with a bump as their unbeaten start came to an end against title contenders East Grinstead at the MCG. Despite heavy overnight rain the pitch was a belter and Darryl Rebbetts opted to bowl first having won the toss.
A reasonably tight start saw Jamie Piper take his first wicket in the first eleven but Tim Davey, former Worthing overseas player Ben Cameron's protege from Australia smashed 180 as EG amassed 334 for 5 in their 58 overs, endangering the cars in the car park on more that one occasion. Matt Machan picked up to wickets, with Malcolm Lake and Matt Green taking the others.
Worthing'r reply never really got going and started in the worst possible way as Green was run out without facing and wickets fell steadily until Alex Harris (44) and Darryl Rebbetts (13) hung around. Worthing eventually succumbed for just 109.
Well and truly beaten by a better team on the day.
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2nd XI v Ifield (Away):
The second team finally managed to complete a game at Ifield, which ended in a draw. Having been put into bat Tom Lund's side lost early wickets but the skipper himself and Gary Tester steadied the boat. Lund was out for 38 but Tester went onto score 104 which included 10 fours and 5 sixes and take the total up to 189 for 8 from 53 overs.
In reply the hosts held on for the draw at 154 for 9. Shane Felton took 3 for 53 and Luke Barnes 2 for 24, with a wicket each for Martyn Swift, Tester and Kevin Punter.
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Sunday, 19 May 2013
Seniors Results - 18.5.13
A clean sweep for all the senior sides this weekend! Excellent!
1st XI v Hastings & St Leonards Priory:
The 1st XI only play in nail-biters! A win by just 3 runs at Horntye Park in Hastings saw the team climb to second in the table and continue their unbeaten start. Having won the toss Darryll Rebbetts opted to have a bat the visitors found two-paced pitch that offered the spinners a decent amount of encouragement. A few got a start but failed to make Hastings pay, namely Andy Reid (11), Malcolm Lake (32), Rebbetts (37), Alex Harris (20) and Ian Gooding (24) as Worthing limped to 156 all out.
A slightly wayward start from Worthing with the ball allowed Hastings to get off to a decent start but then wickets fell in clusters as Lake (2 for 29) made inroads. The turning point (pun intended) came when young left arm spinner Harry Dunn was introduced to the attack. Making his debut Dunn claimed 5 for 17 from 10 overs and left Luke Vinter to wrap up the tail with 2 late wickets to finish with figures of 3 for 28.
A famous victory that led to Vinter waving his shirt in the air as the rest of the team chased him!
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2nd XI v Glynde & Beddingham:
For the second time this season the opposition failed to raise a side against our 2nd XI, which is exceptionally frustrating for the team and the club, although the league apparently have bigger fish to fry!
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3rd XI v Eastergate:
Worthing travelled to Eastergate in a bid to maintain their unbeaten start to the season. Having been stuck in by the hosts they lost skipper Tim Dunn early on but Lloyd Osland (26) steadied the ship with Tom Lund (57), with contributions from Marc Hinton (20) and Dan Stuart (19) as the visitors reached just 166.
Eastergate's reply barely got going as they crumbled for just 112 all out. Paul Westlake was the pick of the bowlers once again, taking 6 for 30, ably supported by Stuart (2 for 22) and wicket each for Roger Shaw and Jack Dunn.
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4th XI v St Andrews (Burgess Hill):
The 4th XI achieved their first win of the season over St Andrews at the Manor. Having won the toss skipper Adam Bastable elected to bowl which proved an astute move as the visitors tumbled to 115 all out. Every bowler had joy on the wicket front with Greg Harris claiming 3 for 19, Jack Westlake 2 for 19 and James Belton 2 for 21. Adam Squires, Robson Piperand Adrew Culver took a wicket each.
The chase was relatively straight forward and Worthing achieved this wit the loss of just one wicket. Glenn Harris scored an aggressive 62 not out aided by Luc Hinton with 32 not out.
A solid performance!
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1st XI v Hastings & St Leonards Priory:
The 1st XI only play in nail-biters! A win by just 3 runs at Horntye Park in Hastings saw the team climb to second in the table and continue their unbeaten start. Having won the toss Darryll Rebbetts opted to have a bat the visitors found two-paced pitch that offered the spinners a decent amount of encouragement. A few got a start but failed to make Hastings pay, namely Andy Reid (11), Malcolm Lake (32), Rebbetts (37), Alex Harris (20) and Ian Gooding (24) as Worthing limped to 156 all out.
A slightly wayward start from Worthing with the ball allowed Hastings to get off to a decent start but then wickets fell in clusters as Lake (2 for 29) made inroads. The turning point (pun intended) came when young left arm spinner Harry Dunn was introduced to the attack. Making his debut Dunn claimed 5 for 17 from 10 overs and left Luke Vinter to wrap up the tail with 2 late wickets to finish with figures of 3 for 28.
A famous victory that led to Vinter waving his shirt in the air as the rest of the team chased him!
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2nd XI v Glynde & Beddingham:
For the second time this season the opposition failed to raise a side against our 2nd XI, which is exceptionally frustrating for the team and the club, although the league apparently have bigger fish to fry!
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3rd XI v Eastergate:
Worthing travelled to Eastergate in a bid to maintain their unbeaten start to the season. Having been stuck in by the hosts they lost skipper Tim Dunn early on but Lloyd Osland (26) steadied the ship with Tom Lund (57), with contributions from Marc Hinton (20) and Dan Stuart (19) as the visitors reached just 166.
Eastergate's reply barely got going as they crumbled for just 112 all out. Paul Westlake was the pick of the bowlers once again, taking 6 for 30, ably supported by Stuart (2 for 22) and wicket each for Roger Shaw and Jack Dunn.
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4th XI v St Andrews (Burgess Hill):
The 4th XI achieved their first win of the season over St Andrews at the Manor. Having won the toss skipper Adam Bastable elected to bowl which proved an astute move as the visitors tumbled to 115 all out. Every bowler had joy on the wicket front with Greg Harris claiming 3 for 19, Jack Westlake 2 for 19 and James Belton 2 for 21. Adam Squires, Robson Piperand Adrew Culver took a wicket each.
The chase was relatively straight forward and Worthing achieved this wit the loss of just one wicket. Glenn Harris scored an aggressive 62 not out aided by Luc Hinton with 32 not out.
A solid performance!
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Sunday, 12 May 2013
Seniors - 11.5.13 Reports
1st XI v Brighton & Hove (Home)
A frustrating draw for Worthing first team after their famous victory last week as the visitors held on nine wickets down, and only 10 runs short of their target. Having won the toss Darryll Rebbetts opted to bat on a firm surface with a green tinge from overnight rain. Brighton & Hove made the most of the helpful early conditions to reduce Worthing's top order to 8 for 4 but a solid partnership between Rebbetts (99 not out) and recalled Alex Harris (43) of 117 rescued the innings as the hosts reached 188 all out.
In reply the visitors were watchful in the face of some tight bowling. John Glover was the pick of the home attack picking up 4 for 66, Luke Vinter (2 for 28), Benn Challen (2 for 44) and Andy Lutwyche (1 for 16) took the other wickets. A second win was a possibility had chances been held in the outfield so the hosts had to settle for 10 points.
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2nd XI v Findon (Away)
This was the first ever league fixture between the two clubs, and skipper Tom Lund won the toss and elected to bowl, finishing Findon off for 125. Spinners were the winners as Harry Dunn (3 for 29) and Nick Oxley (3 for 20) had plenty of joy. Shane Felton picked up 2 for 35 and there was a wicket each for Martyn Swift and Jamie Piper.
Worthing's reply was stuttering at 42 for 5 with only Lloyd Crathern (20) the only one ro reach double figures before a torrential downpour made play impossible as standing water lay in the bowlers footmarks.
A draw then and 10 point a-piece.
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3rd XI v Clayton & Belgrave Adelaide (Home)
A low scoring encounter as Worthing 3rds won their first game of the season. Having lost the toss Worthing set about the Adelaide batting line up with the Westlake show. Experienced (old) seamer Paul Westlake rolled back the years taking 7 for 22 in 15 overs, and youngster Joe Westlake completed the rout taking 3 for 38 as the visitors were all out for 89.
The reply got off to the worst possible start as skipper Tim Dunn opted to leave the second ball of the innings and was out LBW. 13 year old Josh Wood made an impressive 28 before Marc Hinton (30) and Dan Stuart (20) saw their side over the line,
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4th XI v Broadwater (Away)
The 4th team travelled the 500 metres up the road to Broadwater Green with a youthful side. Adam Bastable opted to bowl first as the hosts notched up 214 for 6 from their 40 overs. Robson Piper starred with the ball, talking 3 for 38, with a wicket each for Greg Harris, Jack Westlake and James Belton.
The Worthing reply never really got going as they tumbled to 111 all out. Bastable top scored with 21, the Harris' Glenn and Greg got 13 each and Josh Hyde 12 but it wasn't enough.
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A frustrating draw for Worthing first team after their famous victory last week as the visitors held on nine wickets down, and only 10 runs short of their target. Having won the toss Darryll Rebbetts opted to bat on a firm surface with a green tinge from overnight rain. Brighton & Hove made the most of the helpful early conditions to reduce Worthing's top order to 8 for 4 but a solid partnership between Rebbetts (99 not out) and recalled Alex Harris (43) of 117 rescued the innings as the hosts reached 188 all out.
In reply the visitors were watchful in the face of some tight bowling. John Glover was the pick of the home attack picking up 4 for 66, Luke Vinter (2 for 28), Benn Challen (2 for 44) and Andy Lutwyche (1 for 16) took the other wickets. A second win was a possibility had chances been held in the outfield so the hosts had to settle for 10 points.
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2nd XI v Findon (Away)
This was the first ever league fixture between the two clubs, and skipper Tom Lund won the toss and elected to bowl, finishing Findon off for 125. Spinners were the winners as Harry Dunn (3 for 29) and Nick Oxley (3 for 20) had plenty of joy. Shane Felton picked up 2 for 35 and there was a wicket each for Martyn Swift and Jamie Piper.
Worthing's reply was stuttering at 42 for 5 with only Lloyd Crathern (20) the only one ro reach double figures before a torrential downpour made play impossible as standing water lay in the bowlers footmarks.
A draw then and 10 point a-piece.
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3rd XI v Clayton & Belgrave Adelaide (Home)
A low scoring encounter as Worthing 3rds won their first game of the season. Having lost the toss Worthing set about the Adelaide batting line up with the Westlake show. Experienced (old) seamer Paul Westlake rolled back the years taking 7 for 22 in 15 overs, and youngster Joe Westlake completed the rout taking 3 for 38 as the visitors were all out for 89.
The reply got off to the worst possible start as skipper Tim Dunn opted to leave the second ball of the innings and was out LBW. 13 year old Josh Wood made an impressive 28 before Marc Hinton (30) and Dan Stuart (20) saw their side over the line,
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4th XI v Broadwater (Away)
The 4th team travelled the 500 metres up the road to Broadwater Green with a youthful side. Adam Bastable opted to bowl first as the hosts notched up 214 for 6 from their 40 overs. Robson Piper starred with the ball, talking 3 for 38, with a wicket each for Greg Harris, Jack Westlake and James Belton.
The Worthing reply never really got going as they tumbled to 111 all out. Bastable top scored with 21, the Harris' Glenn and Greg got 13 each and Josh Hyde 12 but it wasn't enough.
Scorecard
Sunday, 5 May 2013
Seniors - Star Wars Day Reports
First league games of the season and Worthing were hoping that the Force would be with them in their four games in the league.
1st XI v Preston Nomads (Away):
Once again the fixture conjured up a tricky start for Worthing at the reigning league champions, Preston Nomads. Darryl Rebbetts won the toss and elected to bowl for Nomads to rack up 238 for 9 from their 53 overs in a shortened game due to some lunch time rain In tghe wickets was Sussex batsman Matt Machan, making his league debut for the club, who took 3 for 45, John Glover took 2 for 45, with Benn Challen, Luke Vinter and overseas all-rounder Malcolm Lake all taking a wick a-piece.
Worthing were cruising in reply at 224 for 1 with Michael Gould (67), another debutant Matt Green (66) and Machan (84) inflicting the damage, but a collapse left Ian Gooding facing his first ball, which was the last ball of the game requiring 4 runs with every fielder on the boundary. The wicketkeeper somehow found a gap much to the delight of the team who stormed the pitch as Gooding aeroplaned around the outfield!
Historic win!
1st XI Scorecard
2nd XI v St James (Home):
St James couldn't raise a side and therefore conceded the game.
2nd XI Scorecard
3rd XI v Worthing Chippingdale (Away):
A new look 3rd XI under tactical genius and self-proclaimed "most successful captain in Worthing history" Tim Dunn started at local rivals Chips. Worthing were given first use of the wicket with the bat and started slowly, but Tom Lund (41), Nick Oxley (87 not out), Paul Westlake (yes you read that correctly - 19) and Jack Dunn (26 not out) rescued the innings and posted a total of 217 for 8.
Worthing got their hosts 9 wickets down but couldn't take the final wicket. Harry Dunn took 4 for 49 and Oxley 2 for 59, with a wicket each for Westlake and Jamie Piper.
3rd XI Scorecard
4th XI v Chichester Priory 4th XI (Home):
Skipper Adam Bastable stuck the visitors in having won the toss but a mixture of some sloppy fielding and powerful hitting saw Chichester pile up 230 all out from their 40 overs. Dan Stuart took 3 for 27 and James Belton 3 for 28 did most of the damage, with Greg Harris, Jack Westlake and Adam Squires all opening their wicket accounts for the season.
A great effort from Worthing to chase down the total saw them finish on 227 for 9 with Glenn Harris (73), Marc Hinton (58) and Neil Harris (23) the main contributors in what all agreed was a great game played in a good spirit.
4th XI Scorecard
1st XI v Preston Nomads (Away):
Once again the fixture conjured up a tricky start for Worthing at the reigning league champions, Preston Nomads. Darryl Rebbetts won the toss and elected to bowl for Nomads to rack up 238 for 9 from their 53 overs in a shortened game due to some lunch time rain In tghe wickets was Sussex batsman Matt Machan, making his league debut for the club, who took 3 for 45, John Glover took 2 for 45, with Benn Challen, Luke Vinter and overseas all-rounder Malcolm Lake all taking a wick a-piece.
Worthing were cruising in reply at 224 for 1 with Michael Gould (67), another debutant Matt Green (66) and Machan (84) inflicting the damage, but a collapse left Ian Gooding facing his first ball, which was the last ball of the game requiring 4 runs with every fielder on the boundary. The wicketkeeper somehow found a gap much to the delight of the team who stormed the pitch as Gooding aeroplaned around the outfield!
Historic win!
1st XI Scorecard
2nd XI v St James (Home):
St James couldn't raise a side and therefore conceded the game.
2nd XI Scorecard
3rd XI v Worthing Chippingdale (Away):
A new look 3rd XI under tactical genius and self-proclaimed "most successful captain in Worthing history" Tim Dunn started at local rivals Chips. Worthing were given first use of the wicket with the bat and started slowly, but Tom Lund (41), Nick Oxley (87 not out), Paul Westlake (yes you read that correctly - 19) and Jack Dunn (26 not out) rescued the innings and posted a total of 217 for 8.
Worthing got their hosts 9 wickets down but couldn't take the final wicket. Harry Dunn took 4 for 49 and Oxley 2 for 59, with a wicket each for Westlake and Jamie Piper.
3rd XI Scorecard
4th XI v Chichester Priory 4th XI (Home):
Skipper Adam Bastable stuck the visitors in having won the toss but a mixture of some sloppy fielding and powerful hitting saw Chichester pile up 230 all out from their 40 overs. Dan Stuart took 3 for 27 and James Belton 3 for 28 did most of the damage, with Greg Harris, Jack Westlake and Adam Squires all opening their wicket accounts for the season.
A great effort from Worthing to chase down the total saw them finish on 227 for 9 with Glenn Harris (73), Marc Hinton (58) and Neil Harris (23) the main contributors in what all agreed was a great game played in a good spirit.
4th XI Scorecard
Saturday, 6 April 2013
Season 2013
Season 2013 is racing ever closer.
Senior registration is on 13.4.13 and 14.4.13 at the Manor Ground at the same time as our own Cricketforce weekend, so do come along if you can.
The first net of the season is on 18.4.13 at 6.15pm.
Senior registration is on 13.4.13 and 14.4.13 at the Manor Ground at the same time as our own Cricketforce weekend, so do come along if you can.
The first net of the season is on 18.4.13 at 6.15pm.
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