Scorecard

Old Parkonians v Ongar Cricket Club Saturday 1st XI on Sat 14 Jun 2008 at 1.00
Match was Drawn

Match report Old Parkonians away, was the venue for Ongars 6th league game of the season. As per normal Ongar promptly lost the toss and the hosts elected to bat on what
as always, looked a belter of a track. It was that good that for once, or maybe because of Ongars resurgence, the hosts couldnt take the risk and ask Ongar to bat first on it. Anyway, the Ongar opening attack of Blake and in particular Matt Adcock bowled superbly and restricted the Old P's openers to very few runs scoring opportunities, without actually making an early breakthrough.

The first wicket to fall was inevitably to a run out, as the ball was superbly fielded by veteran Adders, and both batsman standing at the keepers end, the bails were eventually removed at the other, after much juggling. The batsman could have probably run 2 by the time the stumps were eventually broken!

At only 77 for 3 wickets after 31 overs, the Old P's used their wickets in hand to great advantage as they quickly upped the scoring rate, with much of Ongars good work being undone, through some good batting, as opposed to any major failings on Ongars part (for a change!). Old P's were able to declare
after their 52 overs on 211-7.

Good work by all the Ongar bowlers, the wicket takers were Matt Adcock 14 overs 2-52 and Jamie A. 15 overs 3-65, and rather suprisingly no wickets on this occassion for The Blakester. The only slightly disappointing aspect were the 3 catches put down, including Steve Adcock off Matt Adcocks bowling....thought I'd mention that one as requested Matt!!

Ongar batted well after tea and all of Ongars batsman made double figures, with the exception of Micky Ayres. Jamie Abbott (40), batting with a runner enjoying his return to Old P's, Blake (33) and Dan Shutts (25) also making good contributions. Unfortunately, the game was denied an exciting finish by the Olds P's extraordinary slow over rate and Ongar only received 41 overs in return, finishing on 180-7.

Great work by Nick Suker, who having batted 38 minutes himself before being caught out, then performed ably as a runner for Jamie, for the next 87 minutes. But as you would expect, not a problem for such a fine athelete. We know where he gets it from, heah Mark! Another 5-6 overs would certainly have made it interesting, with both sides losing the chance of a possible victory.

Ongar picked up 6 points with the hosts claiming an initial 11 points, although they are bound to be deducted at least one for bowling 14 overs per hour instead of the required 17.

Good to have The Chairman with us for support, immaculately turned out all in lemon. Sort of Nigels Way as opposed to Howards Way (for those who remember the TV show from the 80's). Rumour has it he had moored the yacht at Fairlop Waters, no coincidence that he turned up at Stanford No Hope the previous week, which of course is also easily accessable by boat! Might be struggling to get to landlocked Ongar next week then!! Perhaps I could recommend a chance of attire instead! Dan, thats what you're gonna be dressing like
in thirty years time. YIKES!

Once again a good performance by Ongar who again proved competitive and have still only lost 1 game so far this season. Next up top of the table Billericay!

Old Parkonians Batting
211 for 7
Player name Runs
G Mitchell Caught  27
B Curtis Run out  19
A Chopra Caught  10
P Robbins Caught  18
D Rootes Run out  33
R Pandya Not Out  42
A Grayburn Bowled  0
P Warren Bowled  37
S Divakaren Not Out  11
B Mann  
J Gordon  

Ongar Cricket Club Saturday 1st XI Bowling

Player NameOversMaidensRunsWicketsAverageEconomy
Blake Hall19.046700.003.53
Matthew Adcock14.0252226.003.71
Jamie Abbott15.0365321.674.33
Daniel Shuttleworth4.002400.006.00

Ongar Cricket Club Saturday 1st XI Batting
179 for 7
Player Name RunsCatchesStumpingsRun outs
Mick Ayres Bowled  2
Nick Suker Caught  17
David Coles Caught  12
Jamie Abbott Lbw  40
Daniel Shuttleworth Caught  25
Blake Hall Caught  33
Steve Adcock Stumped  15
Matt Ellis Not Out  7
Neal Clark Not Out  16 3
Matthew Adcock  
Andy Love  

Old Parkonians Bowling

Player nameOversMaidensRunsWicketsAverageEconomy
J Gordon11.0232216.002.91
B Mann10.244100.000.10
D Rootes9.0051151.005.67
A Grayburn6.0224212.004.00
R Pandya5.0022122.004.40

  • Umpire :
    Mike Byrne & Stephen Fox
  • Scorer :
    Geoff Page
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