31st May 2008 1st XI v St Just 2
Type of Match- League Venue - Away Toss Won by St Just who fielded first
Result - St Just (18) bt Porthleven (6) by 4 wickets |
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Porthleven 122-7 in 48 overs
Fall of Wickets
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St Just 124-6 in 37.1 overs S Rowe 55 Extras (1B, 1LB, 4W, 2NB) 8
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This was a day that was tinged with sadness as these
two teams met for the first time since the tragic events of July last
year in Porthleven. The toss was won by St Just and much to the surprise
of Porthleven decided to take to the field. To say the going was slow
at the start of the innings would be an understatement. St Just's
bowlers were keeping to a tight line and not giving anything away.
Ronnie Williams was the first to go in the 13th over with only 16
on the board, playing down the wrong line. He was quickly followed
by Jef Carvelly who was unlucky to see the ball trickle on to his
stumps and slowly topple the bails, 18-2 off 16 overs, the going was
slow to say the least!! Dean Bray and JJ Walker were now at the crease
and although they were struggling to get runs, they were occupying
the crease - quite fortunately at times too!! JJ was next to go as
the lack of runs and pressure of the accurate bowling started to take
it's toll, he edged behind and was smartly taken by keeper Bob Jose.
Dean followed him the next over dismissed by a brilliant catch in
the covers, 54-4 off 30. Andy Bonnett and Neil Bartlett were now at
the crease and managed to increase the run rate as the close of the
innings approached. Neil went for 12 at Long On as he consistently
tried to put the ball out of the ground, he was followed by Adam Young
who added a handy 15 before being yorked. Brad Bury came to the crease
and showed a bit of class making sure he scored from each delivery
he faced. Bonnett was dismissed in the final over going for runs,
and the innings was closed by a Chris Higgs scoring two runs. A very
small total on what seemed like a good pitch before the game started,
but the team were still very upbeat. |