28th May 2007

1st XI v St Just 2nd XI

 

Type of Match- League                                                                                                        

Venue             - Away                                                                                                                                    

Toss Won By St Just who fielded first

 

Result Porthleven (19) bt St Just (8) by 45 runs

 

Porthleven 175 All Out (45.4 overs)

 

Name                                      Score     How Out                Balls      6s            4s

1. A Bonnett                         29            Caught                   60                            4

2. D Bray                                9              C & B                     29            1

3. D Newman                         6              L.B.W.                    8                              1

4. JJ Walker                           31            Bowled                   29            1              4             

5. J Carvelly                           51            Ct - Mid Off           67            3              4             

6. K Oliver                             2              L.B.W.                    14

7. A Young                            9              Bowled                   25                            1             

8. J Dawson                           1              Caught                   2

9. D Parish                             1              Run Out                 5

10. J Salter                             10            Bowled                   10                            1

11. P Francis                          3              Not Out                  9

Extras (7B, 16W)   23

 

Fall of Wickets   Wkt 1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

Score                                                   33            49            64            89            108          156          157          158          161          175

Outgoing Batsman                       2              3              1              4              6              7              8              9              5              10

                               

 

St Just 130 All Out in 34 overs                                                                                                                                                        

S Rowe 31

M Harvey 22

Extras (LB1, W16) 17

 

Name                      Ov           Mdn        Runs      Wkts

A Young                6              1              21            2

J Carvelly               12            2              48            2

JJ Walker               11            0              43            5

J Dawson               5              1              17            1

 

 With a 1st XI as strong as St Just can boast, their 2nds are never going to be a pushover, but fortunately they underestimated a determined Porthleven side in this top of the table clash and were well and truly roasted in their own back yard!
After the useless tosser yet again lost the coin flip it was over to Bray and Bonnett to face the early fire as St Just pressed hard for early penetration. It came with 33 on the board when 'Dettori' Bray showed his love of spooning, caught for 9. Derek Newman was next to go hitting a glorious straight drive, reminiscent of his Redruth days, before next ball a half hearted LBW appeal awoke the umpire who decided enough was enough, ending his stay for just 8.
Boo Boo was next to go, for a patient 29, his end coming prematurely just as he looked to be hitting top form. JJ 'Spud-u-like' Walker hit a rapid 31, even penetrating a ladies back door with an impressive pull shot, the ball disappearing over the fence, followed by the tinkle of smashing glass! 'KO' Oliver joined Cif Carvelly, but his unlucky run was to continue as he was given out LBW, the bruise on his chest should've cleared up in time for the next match!
Not 3 Shredded Wheats, but 3 special K's for the fiery South African, Carvelly as he gradually moved his innings into top gear, his new 'Smasher' bat (available from the club shop, other items are available!) pinging the ball to all parts as he brought up yet another 50. Unfortunately, the lower order failed to support him and once he'd gone it was left to 'Squirrel' Slater and Wristy Francis to add a useful 17 for the last wicket and give their bowlers something to play with.
St Just were well organised in the field, somewhat arrogant at times, but they seemed to go very quiet when Oz Young and Carvelly were coming at them hard. Oz struck first, removing both openers, one LBW, the other caught behind by Bray, before the introduction of Walker for Young brought instant rewards, Newman catching Jose for 4. Carvelly, bowling with the wind, was eventually rested, 'Les' Dawson stepping up from the 2nds bowling Harvey with his first ball in a Roasters shirt.
Walker continued his amazing early season form, trapping Davies in front for 6, the umpire at least proving he was consistant! JJ then had Rowe caught at mid off by Carvelly for a dangerous 31. This brought in what can only be described as 'Captain Caveman'! Obviously toiletries and grooming products have yet to reach Tumbleweed town, although hair farming is alive and kicking! Duelling banjos aside for now as battle resumed, but it was Walker again on top, taking a return catch to dispose of the 'urchin' for just 9, Young also sending him on his way as the pair exchanged a few words!
JJ completed his 5-for, removing Harvey LBW without scoring before the re-introduction of Carvelly brought a bizarre dismissal. Semmens, batting out of his crease, played and missed at a swift delivery, Bray having the mind of an alert (Italian) fox to roll the ball back, breaking the stumps as the batsman was still wondering why he didn't see the ball go past the first time!
With St Just now 99-9 it was game over, and despite a cameo 20 from Stevens it was 'Word Up' when Boo's paws snaffled a catch at mid on, giving Port a vital victory in their quest for yet more title glory!