Senior Results - 17.5.14

1st XI v Goring (Home):
A comfortable win for Worthing in this local derby. The visitors won the toss and elected to bat on a pitch that looked good but lacked pace. Wickets were shared between the bowlers as captain Luke Vinter claimed 3 for 16, Benn Challen 3 for 7, Nick Oxley 2 for 36 and Andy Lutwyche 2 for 15 withe batsmen having two choices: block or slog, in their total of 101 in just under 33 overs.

The reply didn't start well as Andy Reid and Oxley went to the first two balls of the innings but Matt Green (57 not out) and Challen (29) steadied the ship, then Stuart Carter (13 not out) saw his side over the line and up to 4th in the league.

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2nd XI v Goring (Away):
A frustrating game for the seconds as they played all the cricket only to be thwarted by stoic defense from Goring's number eleven. Having been asked to bat first Worthing amassed 248 for 3 with Brad James scoring a fine 103 not out, Gary Tester 85 and contributions from Martyn Swift (19) and Tom Lund (25).

Goring's reply never got going as wickets fell at regular intervals. Swift took 4 for 27, Shane Felton 3 for 35 and Tester 1 for 12, but the hosts held on for a draw and 1 point compared to Worthing's 14 points.

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3rd XI v Aldwick (Away):
This trip to the seaside didn't go to plan for the Chairman's 3rd XI. Tim Dunn won the toss and opted to bowl as the hosts racked up 218 for 5 from 46 overs. Paul Westlake took 3 for 36 and there was a wicket each for Jack Dunn and Adam Squires.

The chase never looked like being successful with only Tim Dunn (19) and Kevin Punter (36) reaching double figures as the visitors succumbed for 69.in under 25 overs.

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4th XI v Broadwater (Home):
The second derby of the day saw Glenn Harris win the toss and elect to bowl. The visitors scored 158 for 9 from their 40 overs as Robson Piper bagged 3 for 37, James Belton 3 for 33 and a wicket a-piece for Greg Harris, Sanjeev Kalra and Andy Culver.

The reply stuttered to 85 all out with only Kalra (32) and Culver (15) reaching double figures.

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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:

 

 

Some of the boys decide to amuse themselves with a bit of cover surfing:



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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15.5.11 - U16s vs Goring

The U16s came up short in their opening game of the season against Goring, having fought well in the field to keep the opposition down to97 for 7. Martyn Swift and  Bradley Lewis opened the attack with some consistent bowling and a couple of early wickets keeping the score  down to14 for 2 after 8 overs. However, Goring's middle order took command of the  innings and steadily amassed a total with some credit on  what was a less than even batting surface. A couple of dropped chances  helped their cause but in general, the fielding was  good including a fine diving catch by Aaron Tugnutt behind the stumps helping James Allen to 3 wickets during a fine 4 over spell. With less than 100 on the board, this should have been an eminently gettable total.

The openers got Worthing off to a breezy enough start, seeing 20  on the board after 5 overs. However, the departure of Harry Dunn saw the Worthing  innings settle into the doldrums as Goring's bowlers took hold. The next  6 overs produced just 14 runs and as Worthing continued to struggle,  wickets started to fall. A combination of self-imposed survival, poor  shot selection and lethargic running between the wickets best described as occasional, lead to an  irretrievable position. A valiant effort by Mason Crane almost snatched  victory from the jaws of defeat as Worthing's batting and running  between the wickets at last began to impose itself but in the end it was  too little too late. Winning matches such as these will require a bit more effort and attitude in the batting department.

Notable Performances:
Bowling: Martyn Swift 4-3-2-1, Bradley Lewis 4-1-8-1, James Allen 4-0-14-3
Batting: Mason Crane's frantic 11 in the death throes, Not much else.

For those who want to remind themselves of the agony you can see a selection of pictures from the match via the link below.

http://www.worthingcc.com/U16_v_Goring_15th_May_2011