Another year, another cup run, another first
round exit.
Lee
Not quite as slow as usual – i.e. a run an
over. 29 solid runs but not really enough in a run chase. Used extra large gut
to effect when selected as a ‘death’ bowler by the skipper – extraordinary
decision. Should not have had to bowl though (see S Miller). Three wickets
later, everyone, including the oppo, were scratching their heads.
Barker Snr
Looked threatening, for about 20 minutes. Then
bowled. Grumbled in champion fashion at slip, especially while early carnage
was taking place. Three catches off Boycs at gully of all places, plus a share
of a run out. Catches should have been unnecessary (see S Miller). Surprisingly
quiet, given that son was not bowling.
Muzza
Returning from being an exhibit in an African
big game park, and moved in the field as if had been on a diet of wildebeest
for a year. Avoided a duck to great consternation, despite predictable big
swing and miss at first delivery. Bowled at death, but shouldn’t have had to
(see S Miller)
Vorster
Expensive bowling, but 2 late wickets added
some compensation. Got off the mark with a single, and was then called for a
second by Boycs. Everyone knew Zim had injured his ankle apart from his blind
partner. Zim is run out by a distance. (He always wants to see S Miller).
Fuller, R
“I love spinners, me” says Bob as he walks to
the wicket. Luckily for him, they’ve put the piemen on for a little while, and
he tucks in while hogging the strike where possible. Good job he did, smashing
78, including a couple of maximums. Put his success with the bat down to
Jeanette and her ‘Babylons”. Should have made early breakthrough of their
opener who made a ton, but failed (see S Miller).
C Threader
Fairly tidy early bowling, like his hair.
Amazing failed to run out any partners this week. Should have bowled at more
lower order batsmen (see S Miller).
S Miller
Uninteresting bowling stint and batting
performance. However, single-handedly threw away our obvious Cup chances by
spilling dolly at mid off - their
opener. He was on about 20 at the time, and went on to make 107.
K Moorman
Umpired as often as he could – did 2 separate
stints. Classical first ball shot, but they didn’t play fair and moved 8
players to the leg side for his second delivery. Would not have had to make as
many runs in the chase if a catch had been taken (see S Miller).
G Ireland
Far too much Arsenal-based celebration and
smugness for most team-mates. Moved with customary aplomb in the field, and we
wish he had been at mid-off when the crucial chance went into the air. He
wouldn’t have had to move for it (see S Miller). Nifty 7 runs in fruitless run
chase.
White, B
One steady catch as his bionic knees continued
to creak. Nabbed another useful 0 not out for his stats, but let the whole team
down by placing the wrong man at mid off at a crucial stage in the match (see S
Miller).
White, A
Thankfully avoided ball at all stages in the
field, whether was at gully or mid-on. Maybe he would have broken his catching
duck under pressure, unlike others (see S Miller).
Edenbridge 199-8 off 40 overs
(Cox 107 - was dropped – see S Miller)
(Lee 3-19)
Staplefield 172-8 off 40 overs
(Bob Fuller 78)
Edenbridge won by 27 runs