Training and Matches 16.7.12

Half the ground is still underwater essentially, so all games and training will be off tonight I'm afraid

Juniors Training 3.7.12

Due to the volume of rain we've had in the last 24 hours, junior training is cancelled tonight - sorry

U16s v Arundel - 1.7.12

Arundel (93 for 6 off 25 overs) lost to Worthing (94 for 3) by 7 wickets (off 18.2 overs)

A sharp early morning shower (you were up before me then - Ed) made it a good toss to win and an easy decision for Worthing’s captain, Martyn Swift, putting Arundel into bat on a damp wicket. Opening bowler, Nick Ballamy took full advantage of the difficult conditions taking 3 wickets for just 8 runs in his 5 over spell. Arundel’s Ben Roberts, hit back with some powerful hitting scoring 21 including 4 fours and after his departure, Sam Temple contributed with a well-judged innings of 26 not out, providing the mainstay of the innings.  However, Worthing’s bowlers stuck to their task as Jamie Packer, Jamie Piper, Harry Dunn and Sam Brice all bowled tight lines, the latter three taking a wicket apiece. 93 under the circumstances was a reasonable total but unlikely to be enough on a drying wicket.

By the time Worthing’s innings began, the mid-morning sun had made batting conditions more benign as opener’s Michael Askew and Harry Dunn set about chasing down the total. Despite some good bowling by opening pair Keelan Shoulders and Spencer Morris, neither Michael nor Harry offered much in the way of chances as both posted retirement scores on their way to an opening stand of 70. With Worthing in touching distance of the target, three wickets in three overs, including a fine caught and bowled by Temple, made for a flurry of excitement but Worthing were all but there and it was left to Robbie Anderson to hit the winning runs in the 19^th over.

Junior training 2.7.12

Off tonight due to the weather I'm afraid.

Senior Match Reports - 30.6.12

The first eleven secured their second win in a row over Chichester. The visitors inserted the hosts having won the toss only to find Michael Gould (55) is destructive mode, and Darryll Rebbetts (68) in patient mood. With Matt Norris (16) the only other batsman to reach double figures, Worthing only managed to post 183 in 57.2 overs, with Chichester's Australian, New South Wales' Adam Zampa taking 6 wickets with his excellent leg spin. Chi looked to be in the box seat at 127 for 3 until Worthing's own leg spin guru Mason Crane got the first of his 5 wickets for 44 runs off 12 good overs. Luke Vinter took 3 for 29 in 12 economic overs and Benn Challen 2 for 42, including the final wicket with 3 balls of the game remaining.

The seconds travelled to Chichester and were in trouble at 45 for 6, but Andy Reid (55) and Nick Balalamy (57) steadied the ship and Nick Gunning (29) took the team's total up 197 all out. The home side reached their target 6 wickets down. Paul Westlake (2 for 37) and Nick Gunning (2 for 27) were the main threat, with Shane Felton and Alex Harris(!) taking a wicket a-piece.

The thirds had a forgettable day at Broadbridge Heath  as they went down by 9 wickets. Batting first Worthing posted just 105 all out, with Dave Marshallsay top scoring with 19. The hosts eased home just one wicket down, with Luke Barnes takng it.

The fourth team earned a winning draw at home to St Andrews 2nd XI. Lloyd Osland smashed 102, Dave McAdam-Freud 51 and Josh Goldsmith 37 in a total of 235 for 9. St Andrews reached 214 for 9 at stumps with Jamie Piper (3 for 36), Adam Bardouleau (2 for 64), Sanjeev Kalra (2 for 29) and Andy Culver (1 for 32 the best of the bowlers.

The fifths went to Brighton & Hove 4ths and bowled first as the hosts piled on 207 for 8. Glenn Harris (3 for 25), Jack Westlake (2 for 49)a and Tom Sales (2 for 53) being the dangermen with the ball. Harry Reeves took the other wicket. The reply halted at 163 all out with Harry Hartley (29) and Robbie Anderson (27) batting well.