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20 20 - Burn vs Sykehouse |
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On a warm, sunny evening Burn made the long trip to Sykehouse in
Division One of the Snaith Evening League with a strong line-up,
hopeful of an upset.
Electing to bat, skipper Boo Adamson sent in Nige Croad and Tom Rich
to try and make some early inroads. Plan A failed when Croad was
bowled for nought and his replacement Alex Webster soon followed him
back into the shed with the same score. Webster's father Mark then
entered the fray and, with Rich, started to move the total along. Rich
then fell with a disappointing shot selection on 21 when he looked to
be getting into his stride.
This, however, allowed the introduction of Ed Clarke who, since the
birth of his son Joseph last week, has found form despite losing
sleep! Webster and Clarke moved the total on at a swift pace with
Webster playing some lovely strokes. The partnership though, as so
often in 20-20 cricket, was not to last, with Webster being caught on
27.
Clarke then made his 50 in style being ably assisted by the tail
order, and with Jamie Bingle hitting a useful 16 in the last two
overs, Burn reached a credible total of 145 for 8.
Sykehouse responded immediately and were 22 for 0 after only two
overs. But then the Burn bowlers got into the zone. Richard 'Reggie'
Miller and Gareth Beavors slowed the openers and took a couple of
precious wickets. They were then replaced with Jamie Bingle and Graeme
Parker who both also contributed with a wicket each. Then Alex Webster
and Tom Rich entered the fray each bagging wickets for themselves as
Sykehouse were never allowed to settle and fell 30 runs short of
Burn's total.
An enjoyable evening for the Linnets with bum slaps all round for the
bowlers who each contributed well to ensure Burn's first Evening
League win of the season.
Man of the Match was the sleepless, yet tireless, Ed Clarke for his
quick 50 and impressive work behind the stumps.
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