The weather was finally kind enough to allow the teams to actually play for the first time this season, and perhaps as a result of rustiness the outcomes were not as favourable as they could have been.
The 1st XI hosted Horsham and were stuck into bat by the visitors. A solid opening stand between Ben Chambers (12) and debut-maker John Glover (20) was followed by a mini collapse as Worthing went from 40 for 0 to 44 for 4. Darryll Rebbetts (39) and second debut man Ian Gooding (27) steadied the ship before Stuart Carter (17) and a swashbuckling innings from Andy Lutwyche (25 not out) got the home side up to a competitive 178 all out in their 58 overs.
Horsham made the target having lost 5 wickets in the 48th over of their innings. Third debut boy Gary Tester chipped in with 3 for 33 whilst Ollie Rogers and Benn Challen took a wicket each.
The 2nd XI were at Horsham and batted first making 200 for 9 from their 53 overs. Tim Dunn (52) adn Brad James (55 not out) both scored half-centuries, ably supported by Dave Marshallsay (35) and John Kaye (21).
Horsham made their target in the 45th over and 7 wickets down, despite Harry Dunn taking 5 for 80 from 17.2.overs, with a wicket each for Paul Westlake and Nick Gunning.
The 3rd XI went to Dome Mission and a decidedly wet track, where the home side inserted Kevin Punter's young side. They made 116 all out from 37.4. overs with ther stand out inning being that of Bradley Lewis who made 32.
Dome Mission 1st XI made the target just 4 wickets downs, with scalps for Martyn Swift (1 for 7 off 7 overs), skipper Punter (2 for 21) and Harvey von Biel (1 for 10).
Worthing 4th XI played Brighton Electricity at the Manor, and ended up holding on for the draw. The visitors elected to bat first and rattled up 289 for 5 in 46 overs, including a few lost balls. Lloyd Osland's side stuck to their task well with Robson Piper taking 2 for 40, Sam Wookey 2 for 50 and Osland a wicket himself.
In reply Worthing reached 152 for 5, with Jack Dunn's vigil of a 151 ball 34 (he must have been watching Chanderpaul), skipper Osland's 63 and Andy Culver's 19.
The 5th XI travelled to Aldwick 2s where they won the toss and stuck the hosts in. After 40 overs the visitors had made 247 for 9 and declared. Greg Harris picked up 4 for 26, Josh Quintais 2 for 36 and a wicket a-piece for Harry Reeves, James Belton and Glenn Harris.
Worthing crashed to 85 all out with only Adam Bastable (17), Greg Harris (21) and Harry Reeves (14 not out) making double figures.
The 6th XI were let down by a lot of late drop-out for various, frankly lame, reasons on the whole.
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Sunday, 20 May 2012
Wednesday, 24 August 2011
20.8.11 - 3rd XI v Brighton & Hove 3rd XI
A terrific game this one as Worthing fell just 6 runs shy of their target against a strong Brighton and Hove side. Batting first B&H scored 227 all out in 40 overs, with Martyn Swift claiming 4 for 54, Nick Ballamy 3 for 15 and Mayur Patel 2 for 56. Jack Stuart took the other wicket.
In reply Worthing's batting all chipped in with Josh Goldsmith scoring 38, Kevin Punter 24, Patel contributing with the bat with 59, Lloyd Crathern 19 and Ballamy 27, but they lost their final wicket on 222, falling just short.
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In reply Worthing's batting all chipped in with Josh Goldsmith scoring 38, Kevin Punter 24, Patel contributing with the bat with 59, Lloyd Crathern 19 and Ballamy 27, but they lost their final wicket on 222, falling just short.
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Sunday, 14 August 2011
13.8.11 - 3rd XI v Storrington
A heavy defeat in what can only be described as a "bad day at the office" for the 3s.
Storrington batted first and scored 234 for 7 with Mayur Patel taking 2 for 51 and Joe Westlake 2 for 8. Tom Chambers, Martyn Swift and Kevin Punter took a wicket each.
The chase never really happened as the 3s collapsed to just 64 all out, with Ed Wyeth top scoring with just 17.
Safety is all but guaranteed but not a great result!
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Storrington batted first and scored 234 for 7 with Mayur Patel taking 2 for 51 and Joe Westlake 2 for 8. Tom Chambers, Martyn Swift and Kevin Punter took a wicket each.
The chase never really happened as the 3s collapsed to just 64 all out, with Ed Wyeth top scoring with just 17.
Safety is all but guaranteed but not a great result!
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Sunday, 7 August 2011
6.8.11 - 3rd XI v West Chiltington and Thakeham
A confident 3s took on top of the league West Chiltington and Thakeham and so nearly beat them in what proved to be a real nail-biter at the Manor.
Having lost the toss Worthing were put in and quickly in trouble until Ed Wyeth (50) and Mayur Patel (38) steadied the ship and got the side up to a respectable 200 for 8 in their 49 overs.
The visitors relied heavily on the hard-hitting Brian Chambers (64) and Grant Morrish (88) but had little else to offer with willow in hand as Patel claimed 3 for 54, Matt Thorne 3 for 43 and Kevin Punter 2 for 23. Joe Westlake took the other West Chilt wicket.
A great result and it all but guarantees survival.
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Having lost the toss Worthing were put in and quickly in trouble until Ed Wyeth (50) and Mayur Patel (38) steadied the ship and got the side up to a respectable 200 for 8 in their 49 overs.
The visitors relied heavily on the hard-hitting Brian Chambers (64) and Grant Morrish (88) but had little else to offer with willow in hand as Patel claimed 3 for 54, Matt Thorne 3 for 43 and Kevin Punter 2 for 23. Joe Westlake took the other West Chilt wicket.
A great result and it all but guarantees survival.
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Monday, 1 August 2011
30.7.11 - 3rd XI v Barns Green 1st XI
A third win on the trot for the 3s as they pulled further from the drop zone with a win against Barns Green. Having won the toss the 3s elected to bat and Bradley Lewis scored a magnificent 88 not out opening the innings. He was ably supported by Tom Lund (75) and Mayur Patel (26 not out) as the innings closed on 244 for 3 declared.
In reply the hosts could only manage 199 with Patel the pick of the bowlers with 4 for 74. Kevin Punter took 2 for 39 with Martyn Swift and Dave Leader picking up a wicket each.
Onwards and upwards!
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In reply the hosts could only manage 199 with Patel the pick of the bowlers with 4 for 74. Kevin Punter took 2 for 39 with Martyn Swift and Dave Leader picking up a wicket each.
Onwards and upwards!
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Sunday, 24 July 2011
23.7.11 - 3rd XI v Scaynes Hill 1st XI
A fantastic win against the odds in this must win game saw Worthing move further away from danger in the league.
Worthing bowled first with the pick of the bowlers being Dave Leader with 4 for 14 and skipper Kevin Punter taking 2 for 28. There was a wicket each for Joe Westlake, Martyn Swift and Matt Thorne as the visitors posted 188 all out.
The drama was to come as Worthing batted though and they looked dead and buried at 56 for 6 and 134 for 7, but a match winning 95 not out from Dave Leader saw his side over the line with a six.
These are the sorts of performances that the side has been expecting all season but to hold your nerve in that sort of situation is a superb effort for Dave and the team, and congratulations to skipper Kevin Punter.
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Worthing bowled first with the pick of the bowlers being Dave Leader with 4 for 14 and skipper Kevin Punter taking 2 for 28. There was a wicket each for Joe Westlake, Martyn Swift and Matt Thorne as the visitors posted 188 all out.
The drama was to come as Worthing batted though and they looked dead and buried at 56 for 6 and 134 for 7, but a match winning 95 not out from Dave Leader saw his side over the line with a six.
These are the sorts of performances that the side has been expecting all season but to hold your nerve in that sort of situation is a superb effort for Dave and the team, and congratulations to skipper Kevin Punter.
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Saturday, 16 July 2011
16.7.11 - All Games
Due to the rain, all games were cancelled.
Good use was made of the new pool table though!
Good use was made of the new pool table though!
Sunday, 10 July 2011
9.7.11 - 3rd XI v Dome Mission
Worthing moved off the foot of the table with this vital first win of the season against Dome Mission. Finally the batsmen put up a decent total for the bowlers to bowl at.
Worthing won the toss and elected to bat, compiling 190 for 9 from 49 overs, with Mayur Patel, making his debut for the club scoring 58, Jamie Carter 32, Lloyd Crathern 19 and Matt Thorne and Steve Pearse 17 each.
In reply Dome Mission fell 23 runs short with Patel again starring with 3 for 49 alongside Joe Westlake's 3 for 24 and Sanjeev Kalra's 2 for 21.
This should lead to a surge up the table with some big games coming up!
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Worthing won the toss and elected to bat, compiling 190 for 9 from 49 overs, with Mayur Patel, making his debut for the club scoring 58, Jamie Carter 32, Lloyd Crathern 19 and Matt Thorne and Steve Pearse 17 each.
In reply Dome Mission fell 23 runs short with Patel again starring with 3 for 49 alongside Joe Westlake's 3 for 24 and Sanjeev Kalra's 2 for 21.
This should lead to a surge up the table with some big games coming up!
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Sunday, 3 July 2011
2.7.11 - 3rd XI v Broadbridge Heath 1st XI
Another loss for the 3rd XI but plenty of positives to be taken once again, with a weakened side due to lack of availability. Worthing were put in by Heath and made 194 for 9 as Barry Cool top scored with 72 and Matt Payne and Jim Aylen chipping in with 22 apiece.
Heath got to their target 8 wickets down with a spirited bowling and fielding display from Worthing. Aylen took 3 for 69, Matt Thorne 2 for 82 and Sanjeev Kalra 2 for 25.
There are some must-win games coming up if the 3rd team can avoid the drop, but with availability seemingly Ok for next week, things may well be turning a corner.
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Heath got to their target 8 wickets down with a spirited bowling and fielding display from Worthing. Aylen took 3 for 69, Matt Thorne 2 for 82 and Sanjeev Kalra 2 for 25.
There are some must-win games coming up if the 3rd team can avoid the drop, but with availability seemingly Ok for next week, things may well be turning a corner.
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Sunday, 19 June 2011
18.6.11 - 3rd XI and 4th XI v Brighton and Hove 3rd and 4th XI
The 3's were backing a new skipper on Saturday in Kevin Punter, who has taken on the role in Jim's absence.
On an amazingly blustery day over at the Nevil, Kev won his first toss and inserted the opposition. Joe Westlake opened the bowling with Kevin and Joe had immediate success. Joe bowled superbly all day and was rewarded with his for 5 wicket haul. He produced excellent figures of 5 for 28 off 10 overs of which 7 were very much into the wind. You could see that the 3rd's have plenty of ability but at present just lack a little confidence in everyone's own ability. Kev brought the chaps together very well which was demonstrated by having Brighton go from 140 odd for two to 8 down at the end and only 201 on the board, there was belief in the field, catches started to be taken and even R Cool followed that by having a direct hit run out. Confidence in the field was returning. We felt this was very gettable, all we needed was partnerships. The batting started very cautiously which seemed to show the confidence bit. The innings never really got going and regular wickets kept falling. After a patient start Lloyd Crathern showed his ability by playing some great drives and placement. The whole batting just seemed to lack confidence. the ability is VERY much there. Having never batted with Lloyd before it was clear he has plenty of ability just needed the belief. Everyone has the ability in the team. Results will come I have no doubt. The confidence will return. Kevin led the team well, focusing on the team ethic, supporting each other. Even being at the other end of the ground all the players were there to watch and contribute to the game. Although the scores didnt reflect it, the 3's are very close to winning. You'd be more worried if anyone felt we were not good enough but we very much are good enough. Form is one ball away, its one wicket, one catch, one boundary away. everyone in the team has the ability we just need the belief we can deliver. If Kev keeps the ethics going it will come. Two wins would put the 3rd's mid table so there is plenty to be hopeful about.
In the meantime Lloyd carried on what he did last year whenI couldn't play, WIN. He needs to believe he can do that week in week out as he does win n a regular basis. Adam B continues to impress with the ball as he took a well deserved 5 wickets to demolish the Brighton innings for 77. Worthing made light work of the total in getting to another 30 points consolidating the position at the top of the league. If selected the Cool's can come back and support the teams continued development. It is a good time at present for the club with 4 teams top of their divisions and the 3rd's ready to launch forward. This year we must have have high hopes. Teams are winning, junior's are performing throughout the club so its a good time.
On an amazingly blustery day over at the Nevil, Kev won his first toss and inserted the opposition. Joe Westlake opened the bowling with Kevin and Joe had immediate success. Joe bowled superbly all day and was rewarded with his for 5 wicket haul. He produced excellent figures of 5 for 28 off 10 overs of which 7 were very much into the wind. You could see that the 3rd's have plenty of ability but at present just lack a little confidence in everyone's own ability. Kev brought the chaps together very well which was demonstrated by having Brighton go from 140 odd for two to 8 down at the end and only 201 on the board, there was belief in the field, catches started to be taken and even R Cool followed that by having a direct hit run out. Confidence in the field was returning. We felt this was very gettable, all we needed was partnerships. The batting started very cautiously which seemed to show the confidence bit. The innings never really got going and regular wickets kept falling. After a patient start Lloyd Crathern showed his ability by playing some great drives and placement. The whole batting just seemed to lack confidence. the ability is VERY much there. Having never batted with Lloyd before it was clear he has plenty of ability just needed the belief. Everyone has the ability in the team. Results will come I have no doubt. The confidence will return. Kevin led the team well, focusing on the team ethic, supporting each other. Even being at the other end of the ground all the players were there to watch and contribute to the game. Although the scores didnt reflect it, the 3's are very close to winning. You'd be more worried if anyone felt we were not good enough but we very much are good enough. Form is one ball away, its one wicket, one catch, one boundary away. everyone in the team has the ability we just need the belief we can deliver. If Kev keeps the ethics going it will come. Two wins would put the 3rd's mid table so there is plenty to be hopeful about.
In the meantime Lloyd carried on what he did last year whenI couldn't play, WIN. He needs to believe he can do that week in week out as he does win n a regular basis. Adam B continues to impress with the ball as he took a well deserved 5 wickets to demolish the Brighton innings for 77. Worthing made light work of the total in getting to another 30 points consolidating the position at the top of the league. If selected the Cool's can come back and support the teams continued development. It is a good time at present for the club with 4 teams top of their divisions and the 3rd's ready to launch forward. This year we must have have high hopes. Teams are winning, junior's are performing throughout the club so its a good time.
Sunday, 12 June 2011
11.4.11 - 3rd XI v Storrington 1st XI
Another disappointing result as the side failed to give their bowlers enough runs to defend. Worthing batted first and scored 158 for 9, Lloyd Crathern top scoring with 38 and contributions from Jamie Carter (27), Matt Thorne (20) and Luke Barnes (22).
Storrington reached their target with just 4 wickets down, Kevin Punter taking 2 for 58 and Matt Thorne 2 for 33 on his return from a 4 year hiatus from the game.
Surely a win is only around the corner in what was always going to be a tough league for the 3rd XI.
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Storrington reached their target with just 4 wickets down, Kevin Punter taking 2 for 58 and Matt Thorne 2 for 33 on his return from a 4 year hiatus from the game.
Surely a win is only around the corner in what was always going to be a tough league for the 3rd XI.
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Monday, 6 June 2011
4.6.11 - 3rd XI v West Chiltington & Thakeham 1st XI
A loss by 6 wickets to top of the league West Chiltington and Thakeham, who are by all accounts a very good side.
Once again the batting was the sore point for Worthing as a few got starts but failed to go on. Samrat Sengupta and James Aylen got 28 each and Sanjeev Kalra, making his debut for the club made 26, but little else to trouble the scorers.
Luke Barnes picked up 2 wickets for 48 runs but Grant Morrish's blazing 94 sent the points the way of the home side.
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Once again the batting was the sore point for Worthing as a few got starts but failed to go on. Samrat Sengupta and James Aylen got 28 each and Sanjeev Kalra, making his debut for the club made 26, but little else to trouble the scorers.
Luke Barnes picked up 2 wickets for 48 runs but Grant Morrish's blazing 94 sent the points the way of the home side.
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Sunday, 29 May 2011
28.5.11 - 3rd XI v Barns Green 1st XI
Another game where the result should have been so different, but in a cricketing version of Groundhog Day (With B. Murray occupying numbers 1 to 7 of the Worthing batting line up), the runs just weren't forthcoming.
The visitors were inserted by skipper Jim Aylen and his decision was well justified as they were rolled for just 134, but even that was a little more than they should have got with a last wicket stand of about 30.
And so it proved costly as Worthing's batting collapsed to just 118, and that was partly down to some stubborn resistance from Dan Stuart.
The talent is there but the batters are going to have to start firing soon.
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The visitors were inserted by skipper Jim Aylen and his decision was well justified as they were rolled for just 134, but even that was a little more than they should have got with a last wicket stand of about 30.
And so it proved costly as Worthing's batting collapsed to just 118, and that was partly down to some stubborn resistance from Dan Stuart.
The talent is there but the batters are going to have to start firing soon.
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Sunday, 22 May 2011
21.5.11 - 3rd XI v Scaynes Hill 1st XI
Still chasing their first win in this division, the 3rd XI held out for a draw. Having bowled first we bowled out the hosts for 242 with James Aylen the star bowler, claiming 5 for 33, well supported by Dave Leader (3 for 76) and some economical stuff from Martyn Swift (1 for 49 off 14 overs) and Joe Westlake (1 for 14 off 7 overs).
The batting was dominated by Leader who hit 71 on his return to the club, but bigger contributions were required from other senior players if we were to threaten the opposition's total. We finished on 207 for 8.
A win is not far away, and improvements are being seen every week.
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The batting was dominated by Leader who hit 71 on his return to the club, but bigger contributions were required from other senior players if we were to threaten the opposition's total. We finished on 207 for 8.
A win is not far away, and improvements are being seen every week.
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Sunday, 15 May 2011
14.5.11 - 3rd XI vs Three Bridges 3rd XI
After losing the toss and being asked to bowl, we bowled very well, with Martyn Swift taking early wickets and being backed up very well by Jack Stuart, Joe Westlake and Dan Stuart, we had Bridges 65 for 7. But Luke Johnston and Thair Liaqat dug in and put on a partnership of 106 and put a competitive score on the board. We then batted and unfortunately lost too many wickets and did not have anyone who could hang around.
The one that got away I fear!
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The one that got away I fear!
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Sunday, 8 May 2011
7.5.11 - 3rd XI vs Dome Mission
Dome Mission set an imposing target of 275 for 8 at Horsdean with the pick of the bowlers being Patrick Morgan (3 for 35), Bradley Lewis (2 for 43) and Luke Barnes (2 for 46) on his return to the club. Joe Westlake picked up the other wicket.
Worthing reached 160 for 9 with Dan Stuart and Joe Westlake hanging on to claim a draw. Morgan and Lewis starred with the bat scoring 52 and 45 respectively but they lacked enough support to challenge Mission's total.
Another tough game for a side with a mixture of youth and experience but they are warming to the task and actually did well considering the players who were unavailable!
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Worthing reached 160 for 9 with Dan Stuart and Joe Westlake hanging on to claim a draw. Morgan and Lewis starred with the bat scoring 52 and 45 respectively but they lacked enough support to challenge Mission's total.
Another tough game for a side with a mixture of youth and experience but they are warming to the task and actually did well considering the players who were unavailable!
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Sunday, 1 May 2011
30.4.11 - 3rd XI v Broadbridge Heath
Following our promotion to Division 3 last season, we faced Broadbridge Heath 1st XI. The toss was won by Broadbridge Heath and they elected to field. It was tough going on what was a slow pitch and also some straight bowling from Broadbridge Heath. Richard James knuckled down and hit a fluent 42 and he was helped out by Ed Wyeth who hit a very good 62. Wickets were falling to easily around them and some poor running cost us 3 wickets. We got to 149 all out which was a fairly competitive score.
When we took the field, one of the our debutants Martin Swift opened the bowling and had an excellent first 6 over spell taking 1 for 13. He will be one to watch this season and he will certainly be taking a lot more wickets. Another debutant Joe Westlake also had a very impressive 6 over spell also taking 1 for 12. they both bowled extremely well and certainly fitted in very well. Unfortunately a couple of dropped catches cost us the chance to win the game, Alex Case from Broadbridge Heath who ended up 51 not out came in when they were 65 for 6 and he and N Charman steadied the ship with what was to be the winning partnership.
It was a pleasing game and great to see the youngsters who came into the team do very well.
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