Seniors: 19.5.2012

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.

27.8.11 - 5th XI v Clymping 2nd XI

WORTHING CC 5XI WSICL DIVISION 9 CHAMPIONS 2011

The end of the season has come quickly and a very important game for both Worthing and Clymping. Clymping needed to win to gain promotion, Worthing needed to win for the title assuming Horsham beat St Andrews.
The day started well with Worthing winning the toss! Putting Clymping in to bat we knew we would have to bowl well and try to restrict Clymping as much as possible. Greg Harris (4-41) started well taking three early wickets. Jack Stuart (0-35) provided good back up to Greg but unfortunately took no wickets himself. Gareth Challen (110) brother of our 1st teamer Benn, batted very well again to get his second century against us this year. A close stumping built some pressure and a couple of chances went down from Challen. Kevin Punter (2-44) created some good chances and took two wickets, including a good one handed catch from Adam Bastable at silly mid off. Challen was eventually out swinging at a ball outside off stump which span back in from Adam Squires (2-55) [guess who wrote this report - Ed], this was quickly followed in his next over by a similar ball which was left by the batsmen...only for it to come back in and take the top of off stump again. Greg Harris got  yet another run out for the season with a great throw from the boundary, well taken by Marc Hinton behind the stumps. Dan Stuart took two catches and Glenn Harris one. Jack Westlake (1-7) bowled a terrific first over wicket maiden, with a catch from Greg Harris going away from him at gully. Clymping 189 all out.

After tea we started the run chase needing 190 from 51 overs to win the title! A steady start from Adam Bastable (15) and Kevin Punter (65*) put us in good shape. The innings continued to get better and better with a fantastic knock from Glenn Harris of (78) from just 57 balls got us to within 37 of the win. Dan Stuart (19*) batted well with Punter, who steadied the innings from start to finish with a few big shots on the way. Stuart and Punter got the remaining runs to win the match finishing the innings at 190-2

Thanks to Rob Harris for umpiring and Robson Piper for scoring. A great match to end to a very strong season, which sees the 5th team take Worthing's second league title this year! It was a great feeling for all to secure the title at the manor ground with the 1st team on the main square offering their congratulations as soon as we finished. Thanks to everyone who has been there this season helping us gain promotion and a title. Some great individual performances to go with team efforts all year meant we went into every game thinking we were capable of winning, and managed to stay in 1st or 2nd in the table all season. Horsham Trinity picked up their 30 points against St Andrews meaning if we had drawn or lost to Clymping that we would have finished second.

Good luck to the 1s and 2s this week on their promotion/title challenges!

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13.8.11 - 5th XI v Horsham Trinity 3rd XI

The away match to 2nd place Horsham Trinity and having won by just one run in the home match we looked to win more convincingly away.
I won the toss on a sloping damp wicket and decided to field. We bowled well taking all ten wickets for just 111 runs. J.Belton (4-25), J.Stuart (3-25), J.Westlake (1-18), J.Dunn (1-6). Jack Dunn also got his second run out in two weeks with catches going to A.Bastable, Glenn Harris, N.Harris x3 and J.Stuart x2.

Needing 112 to win we felt confident even on a difficult wicket but lost wickets regularly to some good bowling from T.Chappels (4-27). A.Bastable (8), N.Harris (1), A.Squires (1), H.Reeves (4), J.Dunn (2), J.Stuart (5), J.Belton (3), J.Westlake (0). The resistance came from Mark Reeves (6*) from 44 balls, A.Culver (18) and a great knock from Glenn Harris (33) who looked like getting us home. Unfortunately we were all out for 99 missing out on a batting point by just 1 run.

We picked up just 10 points to Horsham's 20 meaning we are 21 points clear of them but Horsham have got a game in hand. This result means we need 2 points from our last game, or West Blatchington to drop 2 points in either of their last two games to secure promotion...Almost there!!! The title will go to the last game and could be between 2 or 3 teams depending on the Horsham vs Clymping result next week with us on our free week. A low scoring draw in that game would be ideal!

Thanks to Mark Reeves for filling the 11th player slot on the day and batting well to give us a chance of getting there, Barry Squires for offering to fill in if needed and supporting anyway, and to Debbie Squires for scoring.

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6.8.11 - 5th XI v West Blatchington 2nd XI

Playing at Fernhurst as we did not know if Hill Barn would be playable, West Blatchington batted first in a damp start to the day and scored 222 for 9. Alex Dodsworth scored a fluent (67), Tom Thresher came in with some aggressive hitting for (43), Reece Packham held the innings together with (41). Greg Harris (1-84), James Belton (3-62), Andy Culver on return from injury bowled well (3-30), Jack Westlake again bowled with good pace and accuracy in his spell (1-22). A.Culver took a great one handed diving catch at square leg, M.Hinton took one behind the stumps and N.Harris took two out in the field. Jack Dunn remained calm and made a good run out.

We lost early wickets in the appearing sunshine in the run chase. Bastable (0), Quintais (1), Glenn Harris (28), N.Harris (13). Jack Dunn batted well and saw off some good bowling to score (21), A.Culver (19), M.Hinton (0), J.Belton (6), J.Westlake (3). Leaving Greg Harris (59) and A.Squires (15*) to try and finish the job, 10th wicket partnership needing about 50 to get us there came up just 9 runs short of the win, 214 all out.

A real shame to lose a match that really we deserved a draw or better, but 13 points from a possible 15 for the loss means we are 33 points clear of Horsham in second place who have now had their free week. Two games to go against second and third in the table means the title is still in our hands!

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30.7.11 - 5th XI v Rustington 2nd XI

Away to Rustington 2XI who are always a joy to play with an unchanged side and I won the toss! Electing to field first J.Stuart (1-14) made the early breakthrough in the second over. Greg Harris (3-30) then joined in in the fifth over. The batsmen then began to settle to pace a bit so I brought myself on (2-12) to take the pace off the ball and got J.Weaver (26) third ball in my spell LBW. J.Belton took (3-18), H.Reeves (0-24) and L.Hinton (1-27). Catches went to L.Hinton and J.Quintais x2...the first of Josh's was at slip diving to his right taking an awesome one handed catch! The Rustington innings finished 127 all out.

After tea we started well needing 128 to win and A.Bastable continued his good form from last week getting another fifty (59*), J.Quintais looked ok but was out LBW for five  . Glenn Harris came in at three and scored a quick fire 20. This left N.Harris (36*) to finish the job with Bastable who batted well as a pair scoring freely to get us home in the 26th over to win by 8 wickets.

A very solid performance by Worthing with 3 wins out of 3 for the day!!! We regain the lead in the table with our 30 points, Horsham only managing 2 points in a draw with West Blatchington, who we play next week in another home away from home fixture at Fernhurst.

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23.7.11 - 5th XI v Felbridge & Sunnyside 3rd XI

Back after a week off for rain we had a local…home game at Felbridge and Sunnyside…Thanks to our pitch at Hill Barn being in an unusable state thanks to travellers at Hill Barn!

Many thanks to the Felbridge Captain Steve Lovell and his wife Debbie for helping with arranging the pitch and the teas, without them I don’t think we would have had a facility to play at.

We started by being given the toss as most of our team went to the wrong ground and both captains agreed it made sense for us to bat first. Adam Bastable (89) and Jack Stuart (62) opened well and gave us a great start with an opening stand of 158. Adam Squires in at number 3 for the first time in a while did a solid job scoring (37*). Other useful runs from Neil Harris (21), Marc Hinton (11) and Glenn Harris (7*) helped us to a total of 236-4 declared after 47 overs.

After tea, which must have been good as it all went quickly, Felbridge started their chase. Jack Stuart (1-11) made the early breakthrough with the left handed opener chipping one just over Squires who took the catch going backwards at mid on. Greg Harris started well (5-36) was wicketless in his first spell but came back and cleaned up the lower order with some accurate full deliveries. James Belton (2-24) had another good day at Hook Lane and bowled Paul Aldridge who was looking like he could see them to a draw. Harry Reeves bowled with good pace again and took a good (1-23). Luc Hinton got the prize scalp of the Felbridge captain taking (1-2). Other catches from Neil Harris, Harry Reeves and Jack Stuart.

A very strong performance and very good fielding sees us take another 30 points and still remain 8 behind Horsham who also picked up a convincing win.

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16.7.11 - All Games

Due to the rain, all games were cancelled.

Good use was made of the new pool table though!

9.7.11 - 5th XI v Pulborough 3rd XI

Starting the day 8 points behind Horsham Trinity at the top of the table we looked to keep the pressure on with another win.
I won the toss and put Pulborough in to bat, Greg Harris (4-61) bowled well and created chances early with the Pulborough batsmen being very aggressive with their shots. J.Stuart (1-27) provided a good partnership with Greg and kept the runs tight picking up a wicket in his final over. Pulborough looked to have settled a bit to the seam up bowling so Glenn Harris (1-20) on first change with some leg spin picking up a good wicket clean bowled. H.Reeves (1-11) bowled a great spell with good pace and rattled the batsmen, bowling a good short ball, shakily played by the batsmen to J.Quintais at slip who took a good catch. A.Squires (2-4) bowled an interesting first over with a ball down the leg side, then two good spinning deliveries followed by an inspired full toss which was skied to Marc Hinton for a solid catch. J.Belton (1-1) finished the innings off well bowling five deliveries to pick up the final wicket leaving Pulborough 135 all out in just 31.5 overs. Another week where fielding was good, and if we want to win the title we need to continue our good form in the field.

After tea A.Bastable (4) and J.Quintais (16) started the chase. Wickets fell at regular intervals with some interesting moments through the innings making it another tight finish, one of these weeks our top order will all fire again saving the pressure late on, our fourth tight finish in our last five games, wins of 2 wickets, 1 wicket, 1 run, 2 wickets and a draw in between! N.Harris (26) was a bit unlucky when he was out hitting it to slip, who fumbled it about 3 or 4 times before finally holding on, L & M.Hinton (15 each) both hit some good boundaries, A.Squires (9) caught mistiming a full toss. The main stay of the innings was Harry Reeves (39*) showing us what he can do and seeing the team home with a great innings, J.Stuart (4*) also looked solid at the end hitting a great shot for four to hit the winning runs!

Thanks to Andy Culver for umpiring and lets hope the team can continue our winning ways next week at 3 Bridges with the captain missing the game through work. Horsham Trinity also picked up the full 30 points against 3 Bridges so maintain their 8 point lead at the top of the table.

Another good week for Worthing picking up 4 wins out of 5 and congratulations to the 3s on picking up their first win of the season!

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2.7.11 - 5th XI v St Andrews 3rd XI

The second half of the season started with us in second place 8 points behind Horsham Trinity.

Playing against mid table St Andrews I lost the toss but got what we wanted bowling first. Greg Harris (4-33) back from holiday was straight on it clean bowling S.Ager second ball of the innings! Marc Hinton's fielding was terrific and made a number of great stops, the batsmen then made off for a suicide single hitting the ball straight to M.Hinton...I can only assume they thought he would misfield or forgot he was a fielder?!? But Marc made another good stop and throw to Neil getting a great run out early on. H.Reeves (1-30) on first change and struggled a bit at the start of his spell but found his aim and looked ok getting a good LBW. Marc Hinton then made an even better run out with a good stop, and then a direct hit aiming at one and a bit stumps throwing whilst having a sit down. Captain Squires on and bowled with great accuracy taking 1 for just 7 runs from 8 overs.  L.Hinton bowled well in his first game of the year and deserved a wicket. Glenn Harris (2-27) gave the ball good flight and tempted the batsmen into a few shots to finished off the innings.
St Andrews 146 all out in 41.5 overs.

After tea we started the chase and looked strong until Glenn Harris (8) was out caught. J.Quintais (27) then fell to a good catch at mid off from a very strongly hit drive. Wickets feel consistently through the innings with N.Harris (26), M.Hinton (13), L.Hinton (17), H.Reeves (17). Both Hinton's and H.Reeves hit clean sixes to add to the excitement. We were 116-8 and it was left to A.Squires (21*), Greg Harris (17) and J.Belton (0*) to try and see us home. Squires and Harris looked comfortable and played everything on its merit hitting anything wide for 4 and keeping out the straight ones, a bit on worry set in briefly when Greg was bowled from a yorker that seamed back in with the scores level. Belton kept out the next two balls from C.Tucker (6-41) to leave skipper Squires facing spinner S.Ager (3-42). The first two balls of the over were on the stumps and kept out, third ball outside off and a swing and a miss! Fourth ball of the over was a nice full toss outside off and dispatched hard for four through the covers to secure the victory!

Worthing win another close game and remain second in the table 8 points behind Horsham Trinity who also picked up the full 30 points.

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25.6.11 - 5th XI v Clymping 2nd XI

Back after a week off, Worthing looked to stay top of the table. After winning the toss we put Clymping in to bat on a flattish wicket that looked like it would do something early on. Clymping started well giving no real chances in the first 7 overs or so making use of the small boundary. The ball was doing a few things and J.Stuart (1-42) bowled well restricting them in the first few overs. D.Stuart (2-30) on first change at the pavilion end started to create some chances, Dan then got one to sit up a bit and L.Dean (23) middled a flat one to the diving skipper at mid off. This brought in Gareth Challen (Brother of our 1st teamer) who scored a very good 125 with only a couple of errors early in his innings nearly chopping it on twice. Harry Reeves was next best bowler to Dan taking (1-20) from his 7 overs bowling with good pace cleaning up the Clymping captain with a very good yorker. Fielding was very good throughout with catches from J.Quintais, N.Harris and A.Squires x2. Clymping finishing on 259-6 which was about par for the wicket. Other wickets went to J.Belton (1-45) and Glenn Harris (1-60).

The Worthing chase didn't begin well losing Glenn Harris (0) to a great delivery from Wadington (2-20), and J.Quintais (8) early. A.Bastable (41) and N.Harris (54) got us back into the game and put on 80 together keeping well on top of the rate. After losing Bastable and Harris it was up to A.Bardouleau (53*) making an appearance from the 4th team and S.Wookey (26) to continue, they batted well together and we looked like getting the total, but Sam was out caught in the closing overs. At this stage the rate was starting to become a bit more difficult but D.Stuart (21*) made a good effort late on to give us a strong finish. Unfortunately we finished up just 235-7 but at least made sure of the draw. Slightly disappointing to only pick up 7 points but wickets were hard to come by and the draw ensures Clymping did not pick up too many points to catch us by much.

The result drops us to second in the table at the half way stage 8 points behind Horsham Trinity and 16 points clear of Clymping. A strong second half to the season could well see us finish in the top spot!

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11.4.11 - 5th XI v Horsham Trinity 3rd XI

Top of the table clash with league leaders Worthing 5XI 8 points clear of second place Horsham Trinity 3XI. Horsham won the toss and put us in to bat on what was going to be a changing wicket with the overnight and pre match rain.
We started well with a 51 opening stand from A.Bastable (23) and J.Quintais (40). Glenn Harris (38) in at 3 and scored quickly to get us to 107-2. Then the wickets started to fall and 107-2 became 154 all out! L.Donnely for Horsham took (4-36).
 
Needing 155 to win Horsham started the run chase. D.Rogers (62) batted most of the innings although did have more than a few lives... J.Stuart (4-14) bowled particularly well going at just 1.07 runs per over! Greg Harris (3-63) also bowled well and could have had more wickets with a couple of chances going down. Spells from J.Westlake (1-28), H.Reeves (1-12), A.Squires (0-6) provided good back up to the openers. With the score at 112-4 Horsham looked in good shape. But a run out from A.Squries getting a direct hit from some lazy batting gave us hope when both batsmen looked to have settled. Two overs later and J.Stuart put a tempter outside off stump, the batsman found his edge and Glenn Harris took a fantastic catch diving forwards at slip. The next ball the new batsman hit one straight up in the air towards the captain who held on. 3 wickets in 3 overs and Worthing looked back on top! L.Donnely (22*) batted aggressively at the end to try and steer Horsham home but the Worthing opening bowlers finished the job with J.Stuart bowling back to back maidens to get the final wicket to win by 1 run and give Worthing our best result of the season yet. Fielding was good throughout again, A.Anderson making some good chases and stops on the boundary late on under pressure.
 
Worthing now 21 points clear at the top but have got our free week next week so Horsham could catch up with a good result against third place Clymping.
Top team performance, all players stuck at it well and never gave up hope of the victory. 

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4.6.11 - 5th XI v West Blatchington 2nd XI

A very windy day with us looking to return to the top of the table. It started well with us winning the toss. West Blatchington batting first J.Stuart (4-37) started well taking early wickets reducing the home side to 28-3. A.Shah (58) batted well for West Blatchington before J.Stuart also dismissed him with a good slip catch from Glenn Harris. J.Belton (2-30) on first change and bowled well and started to restrict the run rate with 2 catches from Neil Harris behind the stumps. Neil continued his good work behind the stumps taking 2 stumpings. A.Squires (2-26) had a good partnership with Belton and we got back on top. J.Westlake again looked good in his spell. S.Wookey (1-14) and Greg Harris (1-57) taking the other wickets. Fielding was good throughout, especially Jack Dunn on 5th team debut who was exceptional.

196 to win and the chase started badly losing A.Bastable for a duck. J.Quintais (17) and Glenn Harris (55) got us into a good position with Neil Harris (50) and A.Squires (32) also scoring quickly to get us close to the target. Unfortunately wickets fell and we ended up getting home 8 wickets down. Greg Harris (15*) and J.Westlake (0*) seeing it to the end at 198-8.

A great team performance and a thoroughly deserved victory returning us to the top of the table by 8 points over Horsham Trinity who we play next week!

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28.5.11 - 5th XI v Rustington 2nd XI

Back to winning ways in a good match on a very windy day that could have gone either way. An unpredictable pitch not helping batting for either team.
 
We started by losing the toss and being put in to bat.
Things didn't start well with Glenn Harris out fourth ball. But J.Quintais (17 from 41 balls) was looking good until he got a ball that kept low. A.Bastable (30 from 94 balls) played steadily and kept the innings together. N.Harris (12) out from a good quick stumping and was a bit unlucky. A.Squires (30 from 43 balls) settled in and helped get us back into the game. The other wickets fell at regular intervals and we ended up 130 all out with the lower order doing the job to get us to 4 batting points. J.Walker taking (4 for 20).
 
We knew we had to be aggressive in the field and put good pressure on Rustington early who had 50 overs to bat needing 131 to win.

Greg Harris was back on form taking a great (7 for 23) including catches from N.Harris and A.Squires from balls skied from top edges. J.Belton (1-34) bowled well keeping the pressure on to support Greg. J.Westlake (0-7) came on near the end and bowled well and created another run out opportunity which Greg took well to get the last wicket. C.Mann batted well (34 from 64 balls) put up the only real Rustington resistance. Everyone did their part and fielded well to create the pressure required and we ended up bowling Rustington out for 65 to secure a great victory and another 24 points towards our title campaign.

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21.5.11 - 5th XI v Felbridge and Sunnyside 3rd XI

A few regulars out so having won the toss Worthing elected to field. The innings started well with a few early wickets going to J.Belton (3-34). A.Pelling scored 101 for Felbridge until he was bowled by Alex Anderson (1-28). Other wickets fell to Greg Harris (1-66), Harry Reeves (1-24) on debut for Worthing, and Sam Wookey (1-15)
Felbridge ended up 206-7 declared.

Worthing then had 46 overs to bat for the win but unfortunately our unbeaten run this year has come to an end, along with the top of the table position. We lost the top three cheaply, but player of the day Marc Hinton continued to impress and tried his best to get us some batting points. He faced just 42 balls and hit 10 fours on his way to a great 56, well done to Marc on scoring his first senior 50! Great to see a youngster performing well and showing the seniors how to do it. A shame no-one was able to stick with him as he was clearly batting well. Alex Anderson did manage to put up some resistance at the end getting 7* from 16 balls. Unfortunately Worthing were all out for 93 meaning we picked up just 4 points from the match, whereas Horsham Trinity take over the number one spot in the league picking up another 30 points.

We'll have to get back to winning ways next week against Rustington 2XI in what is always a great match!

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14.5.11 - 5th XI vs Three Bridges 5th XI

Third game of the season with us looking to remain top of the table. We thought the day started well as we got what we wanted from the toss despite losing it. Three Bridges batting first Greg (3-28) got stuck in to 3 early wickets. First change the skipper (1-28) took the 4th and it was looking like we could have another average chase on its way. But Steve Brown (128) and R.Stewart (39) got their heads down and batted well to get Bridges on top. Jack Westlake (2-27) into the attack and quickly picked up a wicket caught behind by Marc Hinton. Alex Anderson (0-31) bowled well on 5th team debut and deserved a reward but got nothing. James Belton (1-48) back into the attack got a late wicket with Josh Quintais (2-25) bowling well to get us maximum bowling points. Bridges finishing 266-10 from 48.3 overs.
 
Worthing chase began well with Glenn Harris continuing his good form getting 40. Quintais played well getting his first worthing half century (55). Neil Harris kept the innings going strong with 60 but fell near the end to Brown who continued on from his good performance with the bat taking (4-32). The middle order fell cheaply, and Squires going for a duck chopping on from a ball round the throat putting us in the position we could not go for the win, determined to get maximum batting points and restrict our opponents we got to 200 and kept going for the draw. A great resistance from the strong Worthing tail got us there. Belton 9 from 30 balls, Sam Wookey 9 from 28 balls and Westlake 1 from 14 balls saw us through the last 10 overs to finish 233-9.
 
Overall a good performance from Worthing, on a very hard and unpredictable outfield against tough opposition in more ways than one, and a result that puts us top of the table on our own as Horsham Trinity also got a draw, but only picking up 11 points to our 15.

7.5.11 - 5th XI v Pulborough 3rd XI

A good match on a damp and difficult pitch to continue our strong start to the season with Marc Hinton performing well with the gloves for his first stint behind the stumps this year from about the 15th over, Neil Harris for taking a catch out in the field without his gloves for a change, and Jack Westlake also impressed on debut bowling well and deserving wickets that unfortunately didn't come.

Thanks to Andy Culver for doing a good job umpiring for us.
Greg Harris opened the bowling well as always taking 4 wickets for 15 runs from 10 over's with 5 maidens. His caught and bowled was brilliant diving one handed to his left.
James Belton opening the bowling from the other end was on the spot creating chances taking 2 wickets for 28.

Then came the first change bowler and 5th team debutant Jack Westlake, expecting good things Jack delivered from ball one, unfortunate not to get a wicket as he bowled well with great line and length throughout making life difficult for the batsmen, his 6 over spell going for just 14 runs.
Continuing with youth replacing Greg, Sam Wookey came into the attack giving the ball good flight and troubling the batsmen deservedly taking 1 wicket for 24 runs...a shame the captain couldn't hold on to a skied shot to give Sam another wicket.
Captain Squires then into the attack and hoping to make up for a fielding error took 3 for 23, well done to Marc Hinton as he took a great stumping which added to an already impressive performance which included a catch from Sam Wookey's bowling.
Last bowler into the attack Glenn Harris bowled well but Joe Doorman was in by now and got hold of a few, Glenn finishing with figures of 0 wickets for 20 runs...again a skied shot which was heading in the direction of the captain went down as I only just made the ground, sorry guys.
Fielding was good throughout the innings with the exception of a couple of dropped catches, the team working well to build pressure and help the bowlers take wickets.

With 131 runs required for the win Bastable and Quintass started the chase, both did well eating up deliveries to see off most of the opening pressure. Quintass then fell LBW, soon followed by Bastable.
The two Harris' that saw us most of the way home last week were then at the crease but Neil got a good ball early in his innings bowled for 0. Glenn Started to look good and settled into his innings. Marc Hinton next in but after a good shot for 4 he hit one in the air from a ball which bounced surprisingly, out caught. Squires up next but after hitting a 4 back over the bowlers head got a good ball and continued the collapse. Ian Wookey in and did well to steady the ship with Glenn putting the game back into sight. Up to the Harris brothers and Greg did his usual hitting it to all parts including dishing out a dislocated finger and a lump to the head to Pulborough bowlers, his 25 nearly saw us home.

Sam Wookey in and after being there at the end last week went one better and hit the winning runs. Fantastic knock from Glenn Harris of 50* was just what we needed and gave him back to back 50's!

A great team performance and all worked hard to get us our 2nd win of the season putting us top of the table with a maximum of 60 points, lets hope we can continue our good form into next week and the rest of the season.

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30.4.11 - 5th XI v St Andrews 3rd XI

A winning start for Adam Squires' men as they beat St Andrews by 7 wickets. Greg harris' 4 for 18 and Jack Stuart 4 for 30 ripped the heart out of the St Andrews innings, with skipper Squires collecting 2 for 16.

The reply started with the loss of two early wickets but Glenn Harris (53) and Neil Harris (31*) got Worthing there.

A solid start for the team!

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