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16th May 2009 1st XI v Constantine
Type of Match- League Venue - Away Toss Won by Porthleven who batted first
Result - Constantine (20) bt Porthleven (1) by 9 wickets |
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Porthleven 52-9 All Out in 31.4 overs
Fall of Wickets
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Constantine 53-1 in 11.1 overs R Kellow 20 Extras (2LB, 2W) 4
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"You guys took one hell of a beating!" rang out across the plains of Constantine. With the 10th man only secured during the morning and another player still on 'Winter time' the toss was made with only 9 players at the ground. A winning one for once, but couldn't risk having a bowl so were forced to bat, which was made even more painful when Ronnie 'The Tramp' Williams was trapped in front first ball! Inspector Higgs scratched around for 20 balls, but on his 21st decided to go for a walk and was stumped for 3. Adam Young finally arrived and joined Kev 'Run Machine' Oliver, who looked in good touch, but with the score on 28 after he'd done the hard work, was bowled for 11. Chris Crowle was next to go for a duck and after running a couple of two's, Young had to call for a runner, but didn't need him for long, departing for 8. Paul 'Lardy' Combellack followed, another LBW victim, 'Crispy' Duck bowled going for a big one for a single. 36-6 soon became 40-8 as Parish hit his first ball for 4, but was run out on his 4th! Dave Goodchild forgetting his captain moves at the same pace as one of his buses! Mark 'Dave' Pollard joined 'Mallard' and the pair frustrated the hosts for almost 7 overs before 'Blakey' Goodchild was bowled for 8. 53 the target for the Crocs! A new opening partnership again took the 'new' ball, 'Crispy' and 'Chicken', Duck and Higgs surely the tastiest bowlers around?! Although both tried hard to penetrate, 32-0 was the score when tea was taken, and what a cracking tea it was! The only bright spot on a showery day, Mark Pollard steaming into the kitchen to get the cake recipe, Ronnie Williams devouring a plate of smoked salmon and cream cheese, jam and cream scones disappearing quicker than PCC batsmen! Back to work and it was Crispy who made the breakthrough, Parish the only man on the leg side had a dash of inspiration and moved himself to silly mid on, the next ball chipped by Kellow, looping into his waiting glass paws, but at least it stuck! Could this be the big collapse we were waiting for? No. Mark Pollard came on to replace Higgs, his long face told the story
of the day, although he bowled well and didnt get full value for his
efforts, bowling into a strong wind and the attacking field not helping
his figures it was left for Waters to end the agony in the 12th over.
The return of the seaman next week, and they cant come quick enough |
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