Buccaneers Cricket Club

Sunday, 25 May saw the Buccaneers travel to the beautiful Betchworth for their fourth clash of the season. A timed game was agreed upon, with the cut-off set at 20 overs after 6pm. As it turned out, the Buccs didn’t need nearly that long to make their point.

First-time skipper Max Sutton promptly lost the toss and the Buccaneers were invited to pad up and bat first. The opening pair of A. Valentine and L. Milne looked promising until Valentine kindly donated his wicket after a neat 14. An all-Milne partnership was briefly teased but never realised, as J. Milne made a cameo appearance, failing to nudge his season average beyond a solitary run.

Debutant M. Burrows then joined L. Milne at the crease, and the pair got the scoreboard ticking along nicely. Alas, Burrows fell for a stylish 26, chopping on a delivery that really ought to have been left well alone. L. Sutton popped in for a quick single-digit contribution, before M. Sutton entered looking to get off the mark for the season after a golden duck the previous week. He did just that—his dozen runs modest, but his timing impeccable, managing to take lunch still in pads, thus giving off the aura of a lengthy innings.

The theme of fleeting partnerships continued, as no one quite stuck around to build with L. Milne, who—true to form—was making it look all to easy. One gem in the lower order came in the form of C. Sutton, who carved a handy 19. L. Milne, however, was the undisputed star, peppering the boundary and reverse sweeping for fun, bringing up a magnificent 124 and carrying the Buccaneers to a commendable total.

With just an hour to go before tea, the Buccaneers took to the field with boundless enthusiasm and the new ball entrusted to the Robertson brothers. They bowled with poise and precision, but the Reigate openers clung on stubbornly. In a fine act of sportsmanship, M. Sutton took a sharp catch down the leg side, only to admit it hadn’t quite carried. The batsman was duly recalled—an honourable nod to the spirit of the game.

Tea was taken with Reigate scoring at a leisurely pace and the Buccs wicket column still depressingly empty. A whiff of defensive intent lingered in the air—Reigate, it seemed, fancied a draw.

Enter C Sutton who broke the deadlock with a peach of a delivery that clattered into the off stump. A Haines-Moss swiftly followed up with another scalp, tempting the other opener into a skied effort that found L. Milne loitering with intent underneath.

Reigate’s wheels began to wobble. They managed just 48 more runs before shutting up shop, clearly more focused on blocking out than blazing away. Cue the spinners. C. Buchanan removed their “gun batsman” for a duck—much to the delight of a field now smelling blood.

But the true revelation came in the form of golden-armed M. Burrows. Brought in as a batting option, he turned out to be a leg-spinning sorcerer of Archie Marsh proportions, snapping up a marvellous five-wicket haul and dragging the Buccaneers to the brink of glory.

With one wicket left and time slipping away, the final overs arrived. A. Haines-Moss was handed the ball, with two overs to go. With three balls left in the over, Reigate’s number 11 inexplicably decided to launch one down the ground—straight into the safe hands of a grateful Buccaneer. And that, as they say, was that!

A fantastic contest that went right down to the wire. Special plaudits to L. Milne for another sublime ton, and to M. Burrows for announcing himself in some style—with both bat and ball.

Buccaneers’ Innings:

L. Milne – 124
A. Valentine – 14
J. Milne – 0
M. Burrows – 26
L. Sutton – 7
M. Sutton – 12
H. Robertson – 12
A. Haines-Moss – 10
C. Sutton – 19
O. Robertson – 6
C. Buchanan – 0*

Total: 258 all out

Bowling

Wood: 10–1–55–2
Walsh: 8–1–41–1
Mitchell: 6.3–0–32–3
Elbrow: 9–1–51–3
Sayers: 8–1–46–1

Reigate Pilgrims’ Innings:

Burgess – 39
Elbrow – 48
Watson – 0
Cherion – 16
Unnamed Player – 3
Choudhury – 0
Hudson – 6
Walsh – 24
Unnamed Player – 0
Mitchell – 6
Wood – 4

Total: 163 all out

Bowling:

H. Robertson: 6–1–25–0
O. Robertson: 6–2–25–0
C. Buchanan: 7–1–37–1
A. Haines-Moss: 9–3–17–2
C. Sutton: 4–0–11–1
J. Milne: 4–2–4–0
M. Burrows: 9–0–27–5
L. Milne: 8–3–21–0

The Golfing Society enjoyed two days of mostly good weather this week in Kent playing Littlestone and Sene Valley.

11 golfers took part for a number of prizes each day – including overall stableford score, nearest the pin and a bonus nearest the green in two on the second day.

Littlestone played benignly with little wind, although a few heavy showers among the sunshine dampened a few spirits.

We enjoyed a comfortable stay at The Imperial Hythe and dinner at The Waterfront, serenaded by a singer and watching Spurs rightfully win some silverware.

Sene Valley is a hidden gem (and tremendous value) with lightning greens and challenging changes of elevation.

A worthy, but not entirely popular winner of the two day meet was Paul Thompson with 66 points.

Winner on day one (Littlestone) was James Stringer (points) and Bob Palmer (nearest the pin) and day two (Sene Valley) was Paul Hobson (points and nearest the green in two), Bob Palmer (longest drive) and winner of nearest the pin and the Mog Mug/Hack-Spud tankard was Doc Holliday.

Blazing sunshine, a rock hard pitch and outfield heralded a runfest at the Park. Play was delayed somewhat by the need to clear a bucketful of goose sh*t from the square and when it did start, the Buccs umpire only lasted four overs before ageing knees forced an early retirement. However, when the Dills started their innings they duly tucked in. Ben Mackintosh timed the ball sweetly and hit good and bad balls alike ferociously hard. James Marsh bravely stopped one with his thumb and fielded left-handed thereafter.

At 125 for 0 the Buccs were struggling until pace and guile from Ludo Milne and Archie Marsh respectively stopped the rot. Ludo had two clean bowleds as well as a good shout for an LBW while Archie took the crucial wicket of Mackintosh who fell for 93. Charles Pexton made no mistake at mid on when Mackintosh skied a leggie from Archie and took the difficult catch comfortably. Archie bowled with great control and mixed up his deliveries. Harry Mann was undone first ball by one of Archie’s well disguised express deliveries. Archie finished with figures of 4-53 and crucially the Dills runaway innings rather ran out of steam.  Alex Rydon bowled tidily and picked up one wicket before securing a run out by deflecting a shot onto the stumps, clearly a deliberate act. The Dills finished at 208 for 9.

The Buccaneers’ innings started as unpromisingly as our efforts in the field. Jeremy Milne had barely wiped the last crumb of cake off his whiskers before a good ball from H Mann shot under his bat. The skipper decided to leave a perfectly straight ball and Archie and Max Sutton also fell cheaply. Enter the freshly crowned Buccaneer of 2024, Ludo Milne, and Sussex Over 60’s finest, Rob Rydon. Both took advantage of the unusually quick Sheffield Park outfield and clobbered the tiring attack, both falling just short of well deserved 50s. Crucially, they had staved off the embarrassment of a 100-plus run defeat. Sadly a mix up led to Ludo’s early departure, run out. This brought David Close to the crease where he played a vital role keeping Rob company and firmly declining to run any threes. Quite rightly. The two of them kept the innings going nicely until a second miscommunication led to Rob’s downfall, run out.

At that stage the Dills must have thought the job was done. But they hadn’t accounted for the one-armed bandit, James Marsh, who came in and stroked the ball to all parts. He accumulated 50 in no time before a good ball from Ollie Mann ended his entertaining innings. A slightly reluctant Jeremy made his way slowly to the wicket, generously invited back by the Dills on the basis we were a man short. Unfortunately the journey was wasted as another good ball from Ollie did for David and the innings closed on 178 all out, some 30 runs short.

Armadillos innings

B Mackintosh ct C Pexton b A Marsh 93
Noah b L Milne 40
H Lloyd b L Milne 12
R Proctor run out 5
L Russ b A Marsh 0
H Mann b A Marsh 0
O Mann lbw A Marsh 0
J Harding ct J Milne b S Leefe 6
A Mondail ct & b A Rydon 8
Mackintosh not out 19
J Mann not out 9

Total 208 for 9 (35 overs)

Bowling

R Rydon 7-0-52-0
C Pexton 6-0-51-0
L Milne 7-1-23-2
A Marsh 7-1-53-4
A Rydon 4-1-9-1
S Leefe 4-0-16-1

Buccaneers innings

A Rydon b H Mann 21
J Milne b H Mann 0
L Milne b B Mackintosh 47
A Marsh b O Mann 1
R Rydon run out 41
S Leefe b O Mackintosh 0
M Sutton ct b O Mackintosh
C Pexton b Noah 2
D Close b O Mann 7
J Marsh b O Mann 50

Total 178 all out

Bowling

H Mann 7-0-38-2
O Mann 7.1-0-38-3
O Mackintosh 4-2-9-2
Noah 4-0-28-1
J Harding  6-036-0
H Lloyd 5-1-23-0

Armadillos won by 30 runs

After a couple of years of unfortunate wash outs the Buccaneers returned to the idyllic Follie’s Farm for a 40 over slug fest.

Follie’s Farm were sent in to bat on a scorcher of a mid-May Sunday. Rob Rydon and Ilija Krunic opened up the bowling with style. Rydon holding tight one end while Krunic took two wickets at the other leaving Follie’s 9 for 2 wickets after four overs.

A third wicket fell five overs later which brought together the strong batting partnership of Henry Grant (Follie’s skipper on the day) and Guy Gibson. They worked the ball well and put on a 70 run partnership in the middle of the Follie’s innings. Grant went onto make a very well batted century before falling for Nelson (111) to an Angus Berry delivery, caught Kalidasan sharply in the deep midfield. At the end of the allotted 40 overs Follies farm posted 241 runs.

A delightful cheeseburger and rosé tea was taken before Berry and Kalidasan took to the field to open up the Buccaneers innings.

Both Berry and Kalidasan took the time to get their eyes in before then started to cart the ball around to all corners of the ground, making use of the fast dry outfield as well as a few sixes for good measure. A fantastic opening partnership of 148 before Eswar fell to a remarkable single handed catch and fall from the leaping Andy Salmon of the opposition, for a good 61 runs scored. Michael Harms came in for quick thrash in front of his on-looking parents, then Krunic number 2 came to the crease. Berry was the dependable and impressive constant in the middle for the Buccaneers, staying out there for 37 overs in the heat, hitting his famous glorious cover drives, straight drives and violent swashes through mid-wicket and beyond. He eventually ran himself out gallantly chasing every last run to try to chase down the required 242. He walked off the pitch to a jubilant standing ovation, respecting and celebrating the most wonderful century (116 total scored) his first for the Buccaneers and first for over a decade.

Rydon and Metcalfe had the task at the death of around 11 an over, and despite some lovely shots and resulting boundaries, the Buccaneers ended up 9 short in what was a thriller of a match and a stunner of a day.

Innings of Follies Farm

T Palmer ct ? b Rydon 22
A Salmon ct ? b Krunic 0
J Parsons ct ? b Krunic 0
H Grant ct Kalidasan b Berry 111
G Gibson ct and b Ward 29
D Bell ct ? b Berry 19
J Black ct and b Berry 19
F Gibson b Hobbs 16
A Black not out 9
D Rowland not out 5

Extras 13
Total: 241 for 8 (40 overs)

Bowling

R Rydon 8-3-35-1
I Krunic 8-1-21-2
L Ward 6-1-41-1
A Berry 5-0-30-2
R Hobbs 6-0-44-2

Innings of Buccaneers

A Berry run out 116
E Kalidasan ct Samon b Grant 61
M Harms ct ? b Rowland 19
M Krunic run out 4
L Ward ct? B Bell 0
J Milne run out 0
R Rydon not out 13
W Metcalfe not out 6

Extras 13
Total: 232-6 (40 overs)

Bowling

D Rowland 8-1-26-1
A Travis 8-1-46-0
F Gibson 4-0-24-0
A Black 3-0-11-0
T Palmer 2-0-16-1
O Bell 7-0-51-1
H Grant 8-0-45-1

About 10 minutes from the town of Farnham lies the quaint village of Tilford, and after last year’s debacle, the Buccaneers returned looking to even the score – and the game did not disappoint.

We won the toss and due to the sun shining, the tasty beverages, and his fixed position at 11, the Match Manager opted to bat first.

Marsh and Clark got things off, but alas there were a few cobwebs and the opening bowlers performed with discipline (unlike that of traditional curtain raising performances) and thus managed to remove Marsh, Milne and Kalidasan in quick succession. All of a sudden it was 9-3 off 3 overs.

Valentine confidently blocked out the hat-trick ball but was soon bounced out by the very smart T Windsor. It was looking slightly ominous at 25-4 off 8 overs and somewhat similar to last year’s performance.

Enter debutant Ben Hayes wearing much borrowed kit and a spotless MCC jumper. He took a Baz Ball approach reaching a quickfire 42 including seven well struck fours. He battled well with G. Clark to take the team to a much more respectable total of 89-4. Nevertheless, Hayes succumbed to a commentator’s curse (by someone who shall remain nameless) and Clark fell the very next ball for a toiling 19.

Pexton and A Marsh offered some encouraging shots, supporting L. Milne but were removed in quick fashion with O Robertson also following suit. The late order collapse brought Robertson Sr to join Milne Jr to the crease with the score at 141-9 off 27 overs (with the latter on 28 not out). Evidently concerned he may not hit the heights of his performance last season due to the ability of his partner, Ludo went on the offensive, hitting an array of boundaries including six 6s which prompted a rapid emptying of the nearby car park. Due to the slow over rate, the Match Manager had warned of his intention to declare on the bell of 15.45 and even the striking of three consecutive 6s as Ludo raced to his century couldn’t convince the man otherwise. Ludo ended on 93* with the Buccs on 226-9 off 33 overs.

A short tea followed with the highlight being O.Robertson depriving the umpire of the last sausage roll, a decision which he would end up regretting.

The familiar pairing of C. Pexton and H. Robertson took the new ball and some tidy cricket was played – both managing to remove the bails of an opener in quick succession. Enter Robertson Jr. He bowled some steady lines and lengths before an opposition batsman (turned on-field umpire) overturned an initial decision of LBW (appealled by the batsman due to his bat being involved). The umpire reminded Ollie that sausage roll theft, whilst on the face of it a harmless act, is one that is rarely without consequence. Decision overturned.

Nevertheless, he grabbed his deserved wicket a few overs later, again finding the middle stump and removing R. Seabrook for four. He was later replaced by Ludo who found a bit more zip off the pitch. Meanwhile, some ‘quiet’ conversations occurred with the non-striking batsman, prompting a minor delay and change of action for Ludo to some nice off spin, which took another wicket.

At the other end, Archie M toiled away and claimed two wickets on a spicy pitch – including a sharp catch from stand-in but impressive keeper Kalidasan. The young batsman graciously walked having been given not out onfield. A Valentine also grabbed his second ever Buccs wicket (we won’t mention the four previous balls).

All of a sudden the score was 208 for 7 needing 19 off three overs. Conscious of the earlier unprecedented ‘conversations’, H Robertson took up the role of off spinner and claimed two wickets thus prompting a nailbiting finish. A few tough chances in the field fell short and the game ended in an entertaining draw with Tilford finishing on 215 for 9, 12 runs short of their target.

Beers with the opposition followed and all left in good spirits

Welcome to the 2025 season! It is the most exciting time in the cricketing year and so why not commit to playing some games for The Buccaneers this summer.

Details of fixtures and Match managers can be found via the link below.

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We wish you a successful season.

The Committee

Buccs 243-8 dec. OHJs 149 all out. Buccs win by 94 runs

The Buccaneers juggernaut moved on to Hurstpierpoint (and one of the few all day declaration games), with the Buccs being inserted on what is considered a good batting track. There was a bit of zip and swing for the bowlers and Rob and Jim took some of the shine off before making way for the Sutton brothers. A fraternal partnership was not to be, but Ludo joined Max to steady the ship at 29 for 3. And steady they did as both players found the gaps and took us to 117 before Max chipped it back to the bowler. Gus didn’t do much, except become the 250^th wicket for Stuart Hall in cricket week. Will Rydon (who first played in this match in 1982) carefully steered the ship safely to lunch.

Ludo obviously lunched well and came out blazing. No chance of the captain declaring this time,  and he smashed his way to a consecutive century for the Buccaneers and then went on to dispatch the ball to all parts for an excellent 147. Will joined in the fun for a hundred run partnership. Both were eventually out and the tail nurdled a few more runs to enable Rob to declare at 243 for 8. Was this too generous? The Buccaneers would end up bowling 55 overs if it went to the wire.

The Mann brothers (Harry and Ollie) started with no little pace and troubled both the openers, with Harry castling No 2 in the first over and dispatching No 1 at fly slip (by none other than Ludo) a few overs later. An excellent tea was taken with not many on the board. Hamish and Tom took up the mantle and continued the pressure. There was an appeal from Tom against the run machine, Mark Semmence. Caught behind, but turned down. However, it had hit something woody and Tom had just clipped the leg stump, dislodged a bail and bowled him.  Gus started up a long spell from the bottom end and bowled with great control and no little turn. Ludo came steaming down the hill and Jim took a sharp catch at first slip, which was repeated a few overs later. Gus got two deserved wickets, including one at leg slip by Ludo (off the chest of Max). Finally, Harry came back for his second spell and cleaned up the tail , with the fitting final wicket being taken by proud dad, Jim, at first slip  for his third slip catch of the day. We took all seven catches that were offered and luckily cleaned up the OHJ’s with nine overs to spare.

Some celebratory beers were taken as we listened to the Last Post as the flag was lowered on another OHJ’s cricket week.

Innings of Buccaneers

R Rydon b Tunley-Low 12
J Mann lbw Klot 6
A Sutton b Tunley-Low 5
M Sutton ct & b Hall 31
L Milne ct Klot b Hall 147
A Berry ct Semmence b Hall 2
W Rydon b Tunley-Low 23
H Mann not out 2
O Mann b Hall 1
H Robertson not out 5
Extras 12
Total 243-8 dec

Bowling
Tunley-Low 11-0-59-3
O Klot 15-1-53-1
A Tunley-Low 8-0-54-0
S Hall 15-1-72-4

Innings of Old Hurstjohnians
J Pilgrim ct L Milne b H Mann 12
E Welch b H Mann 0
O Meredith ct J Mann b L Milne 30
M Semmence b T Rydon 9
W Wild ct J Mann b L Milne 27
B Moulton ct T Rydon b H Mann 34
S Warrender ct & b Berry 18
O Khot ct Milne b Berry 5
A Tunley-Low ct J Mann b H Mann 0
S Hall not out 0
W Tunley-Low absent
Extras 14
Total 149 all out

Bowling
H Mann 10.1-2-32-4
O Mann 6-2-10-0
H Robertson 7-2-20-0
T Rydon 8-2-21-1
A Berry 10-0-37-2
L Milne 5-1-18-2

Buccaneers 276 for 2 (35 overs). Lindfield 129 all out. Buccaneers win by 147 runs

With splendid weather, the Buccaneers descended upon Lindfield for a tussle with a side normally packed with former pros and their friends. Typically, this game has been closely fought with great performances from both sides over the years.

This year – a mixed side was fielded by the opposition, without the premium names that we have come to expect. An honourably negotiated toss followed, in which the Buccs were inserted on a day that looked primed for run scoring. The skipper scouted the changing room for eager batsmen, only to be confronted with many looking for a more leisurely day down the order. Nevertheless, with strong batting all down the order the order, the mood was high.

Runs followed, with Berry and Milne putting on 100 for the opening stand against some gentle bowling, punishing anything loose. Lindfield changed strategy, bringing on wily spinners including the overseas pro. As ever at Lindfield, spin made life difficult, with the dry surface and favourable slope contributing to prodigious turn from both ends.

Berry was dismissed by one that gripped from a full length, taking the top of his off stump, but not before he had raised his bat for 50 to the onlooking supporters. Max Sutton followed in quick succession to the overseas pro to a rather unplayable ball from a length. Thanks for coming.

Rebuilding required, with our dominant start halted by some crafty turn. Moules arrived at the crease, and in typical fashion began to bludgeon the ball with ease. On came the elderly grenade throwers, a tricky proposition on a slow wicket. Flight, and an eternity to consider 15 different shots has dismissed many a set batsman, but they were played with care from the skipper (eying a big score), and aggression from Moulsey as the Buccs pressed on to a big total.

The skipper reached his ton at the back end of the innings – and retired, bringing the youngest Sutton to the crease in his first Buccs outing. He batted with poise and discipline punishing anything loose. A particular highlight was his flat six, smashed over long on with disdain. Red inkers for Moules and Sutton (L) as the Buccs finished on 276/2 from their 35 overs. Bravo.

No tea! No open bar! The Buccs were in uproar as the refreshments from Lindfield left a bit to be desired. No problem, Co-op sandwiches and crisps were the flavour of the day. Ben Stokes was rumoured to be fuelled by the same elite dietary programme during his Headingley heroics.

Georgie Leefe and Cosi Sutton opened the bowling with a large total to defend. Georgie bowled magnificently, swinging the new ball and taking three wickets in her spell. Cosi bowled with pace and aggression up the hill. Somewhat erratic to begin with, he found his line and length perfectly to challenge the outside edge of the bat. Catches were dropped (including by the skipper), and flew through an open cordon. Hard work paid off taking the wicket of Lindfield’s captain, caught in the covers.

The pace of the game slowed, with canny bowling from Okines and Simon Leefe restricting the overseas pro and his partners during the middle overs. The Leefe family bowled 14 uninterrupted overs from the top end, taking a combined 6-41 through 14 overs. Chapeau.

By this point, the game was done, with the run rate exceeding 20. A fiery spell from Steve Moules mopped up the tail to make it two wins in the last two years. Thanks to all who participated – a great win!

Scorecard:

Innings of Buccaneers

A.Berry Bowled Booth 51
L. Milne Retired 100
M. Sutton Bowled Imesh 0
S. Moules not out 87
L. Sutton not out 25

Extras 13

Total 276-2 (35 overs)

Bowling

Barnett 4-0-21-0
Yash 3-0-25-0
Booth 7-0-41-1
Redd 3-0-30-0
Imesh 5-0-26-1
Richardson 4-0-41-1
Morgan D 2-0-13-0
Morgan J 2-0-14-0

Innings of Lindfield
Colvin b G Leefe 8
Beattie ct [ ] b G Leefe 17
J Morgan ct [ ] Sutton 22
Imesh B Moules 63
J Morgan ct [ ] b G Leefe 4
Barnett b Leefe 5
Kabber b Leefe 1
Redd b Leefe 1
Booth b Moules 0
Richardson b Moules 0
Extras 10

Total 129 all out (30 overs)

Bowling

C Sutton 5-0-43-1
G Leefe 7-0-27-3
W. Okines 7-0-27-0
S Leefe 7-0-18-3
S Moules 4-0-13-2
L Milne 1-0-1-1

West Chiltington & Thakeham (232-8, 35 overs) beat Buccaneers (222-7, 35 overs) by ten runs

The Buccs enjoyed another fantastic day out at West Chiltington & Thakeham on Sunday 21 July, losing by 10 runs in a high-scoring 35-over match.

Fletcher won the toss and elected to field on a quick pitch with a good covering of grass. That decision appeared initially to have been a wise one, with club president Rob Rydon and Ludo Milne bowling with decent pace and craft. Rob bowled through and finished with figures of seven overs, three maidens, one wicket for 13 runs – “not bad for a 66-year-old” per the comment from a spectator (NB, our President is yet to turn 60).

Ludo took one wicket in his opening spell but should have had Reimoser who went on to make 40, Fletcher dropping an edge diving in front of first slip and Berry unable to hold onto the rebound. Spinners Archie Marsh and Simon Leefe were accurate and economical, and the Buccs found themselves in a decent position at drinks with WC&T on 69-3 after 17 overs.

The second half of the first innings could not have been more different and could not have gone much worse for the Buccs (see Fig 1, Worm), with Gillespie (83 from 78 balls) and Tatchell (64 from 29 balls) smashing boundaries seemingly at will. Multiple cricket balls were lost into the houses and gardens at the windmill end of the ground, Hobbs and Okines the recipients of some particularly harsh treatment. Berry was brought into the attack and did manage to claim the scalps of both set batsmen, but the damage had largely been done. Buccs required 233 to win at a shade quicker than 6.5 runs per over after a wonderful tea of sandwiches, honey sausages, cake and beer.

The Buccs innings stuttered at the outset despite a healthy smattering of extras, and we rather quickly found ourselves at 41-4. Enter Jeremy Milne, armed with a nearly-new bat and a willing accomplice in the form of Simon Leefe. Jez rolled back the years with some clean striking, including one particularly handsome straight six into the sightscreen at the longer end of the ground. Simon, as ever, found a way to make a score and encouraged Jeremy into some surprisingly quick running between the wickets.

Unfortunately, the Chilts ground fielding was some of the best we can expect to see this season and the required rate began to climb as Buccs were squeezed in the middle overs. Jeremy and Simon fell in quick succession after their partnership of 101, but the rate was getting away from us as the youthful Chilts outfit continued to cut off boundaries. Marsh (20 from 13 balls) and Rydon (39* from 23) gave us hope with some enterprising hitting, but tight death bowling saw us fall just short.

Further beers were taken as the players enjoyed some rare evening sunshine on the pavilion decking.

The full scorecard is available here: https://wct.play-cricket.com/website/results/6552492

Figure 1: