Bayshill won the toss and elected to field on a sunny but chilly afternoon, in a 35 over match against North Nibley.
R Boroughs hit a splendid 125 that included 15 fours and 5 sixes, only to be winkled out by Wayne Morris who tricked Burroughs into 2 sixes and a four before claiming his wicket LBW. Alex Van Dyke snaffled 2 bowled wickets before Patteson and Holcomb raised N Nibley’s total to 227.
In reply, Bayshill made slow if steady progress to 42 off 12 for 2. Pierce and Liley S put on 84 in the next 14 overs at exactly a run a ball, before Pierce went stumped with the score on 122, still 105 adrift.
Bayshill climbed to 183 for the loss of six with extras wading in for a weighty 39…
Discussions ensued when to leave or not leave a ball. The conclusion being there are good leaves and bad leaves, although Bays leaves ? can be used in cooking.
After match drinks took place at the The Plough Inn in Prestbury – the heaters under umbrellas ☂ helped warm the players and spectators (all officials holding posts at the club – Covid 19 secure. Rule 23 subsection 3.iii).
Your locum cricket correspondent
Toby Le Rhone.
Bayshill vs North Nibley – played at Winchcombe
North Nibley 227/4
Boroughs R 125, Patteson C 24, Holcomb J 34
Bayshill 183/6
Pierce A 57 – off 51, 6 fours & 2 sixes,
Liley S 20 off 41, 1 & 0.
Extras 39…