Loreburne Centre Match Reports 2009

On Wednesday night, Loreburne Centre (St Michael’s Juniors) gained their first midweek win of the season in a close match against the Shipwrecks at the Kingholm.

Without aussies Hart and Sullivan and missing Farukh Shah the kids batted first and unbelievably managed 108-5 in their alloted 20 overs. Among the runs for the juniors were Chris Brockwell retired 27 no, Connor Bowie 14 and Chris Lumb who managed 12 no in the last over much to the entertainment of the visitors. Kevin Kirkpatrick (15 no) and Davey Fallas 19 also made useful contributions.

Shipwrecks made a brave effort to get the runs falling 15 runs short when all out in the 19th over. Telling contributions in their batting were made by the usual suspects Colin Taylor who retired on 26 and Geoff Dean who got out in the early 20s.

Good bowling from Ghazi, Connor and Chris Lumb meant the juniors bowled 8 of the alloted 20 overs but the telling contribution came from veteran football referee Sandy McNay who bowled 4 tight overs whilst being heckled by some footballers who had no doubt seen some of his cards in a recent game.

A very friendly game overall and good performances also from Shmed Mahmood and Kieron Moore who are enjoying their first steps into hardball cricket.

22/05/09

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