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9th May 2009 1st XI v Barripper
Type of Match- League Venue - Home Toss Won by Barripper who fielded first Result - Barripper (20) bt Porthleven (5) by 6 wickets |
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Porthleven 123 All Out in 43.5 overs
Fall of Wickets
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Barripper 125-4 in 33.1 overs R Stephens 70 Extras (9B, 2LB, 7W, 1NB) 19
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There was no dancing in the streets on Saturday after Porthleven were well beaten by Barripper, a side they'd beaten regularly over the past few years. Due to missing players the seconds game had to be called off in the morning, at least providing the firsts with a full XI and the welcome addition of an umpire, Al Cox giving up his day to officiate. Barripper invited to hosts to bat and bowled well, Keiron Evans caught behind for a duck, Neil Barlett bowled for 4 and Colin Lee suffering the same scoreless demise. 6 for 3 not the start that was planned, but the decision to promote Adam Young to open due to Ronnie Williams Jnr turning up looking even more pale and gaunt than usual, looked a good one as the Australian held the innings together, albeit without scoring for 14 overs and 35 deliveries! With Williams in at 5 the partnership was worth 59 before he pulled hard and fast straight to square leg, a reflex catch seeing an end to a breezy knock from the 8 stone wonderboy! Chris 'no nickname available at time of going to press' made just 3 before he chipped to Brian Dunstan, bringing in Bradley 'Thorpedo' Bury, who smacked a quickfire 19 before he was caught by an amazing one handed catch at point. Young soon followed with the score 94-7. Parish and Combellack at the crease, neither famed for hanging around in the middle but they did manage to add 20 before both quickly departing, leaving Dave Goodchild to take Port past the 120 mark and specialist number 11, Sanchez Orchard, on loan from the Thame Terrapins undefeated as the teams headed in for cucumber sandwiches, ginger beer and the odd bit of salt and vinegar. Strokes were going to be hard to come by with the unusual opening partnership of Young and Bury, but when Busy unleashed his 'double bouncer' David Trestrail's eyes lit up, and he promptly drove straight to Doyle at cover. Graham Ivey was next to go, spooning Bury to Sanchez at square leg, 8-2. The Roasters are famed for their early penetration and sure enough, 'Oz' Young was there to provide the next dose, Simon Trestrail plumb in front for a duck and 8-3 the score. Ryan Stephens was joined by Mark Trestrail and the pair weathered the tight opening spell, the pair keeping the score to just 28-3 after 16 overs when the change came. 'Inspired captaincy' worked last week, it didn't this! Parish couldn't find his length from the unfamiliar 'city' end, and despite Neil 'Jaffa' Bartletts best efforts, the score began to creep up. Bury and Young were brought back to complete their spells, but it only produced one more success, a brilliant caught behind from 'Hannibal' Williams, ending a 105 4th wicket partnership and giving Young his second wicket. Dale Paull saw
the visitors home, leaving Port to rue what might have been. Hopefully
when our heroic servicemen return from drinking practice around the
globe our season can kick start once more! |
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