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Maidwell (182 for 9) beat Swanbourne House (172 all out) by 10 runs
This was an exciting match played in a great spirit and a fine advert for 2nd XI cricket. From a Maidwell point of view, it was terrific that we were able to start the new season with a win and that every member of the team contributed something to the outcome with bat, ball or in the field.
I was particularly pleased with the batting performance – even numbers 10 and 11 played some good-looking shots. Much kudos goes to man-of-the-match Charlie Chamberlayne for his 50 which helped to hold the innings together. His was a mature knock, blocking the good ball and punishing the bad one. He was ably assisted by Guy Seddon (18) and Ben Clarke (24) in the middle order both of whom were also going well before being unfortunately run out. There were double figure scores, too, for Edward Spooner, Milo Cook and Kit Robathan, helping us towards a very competitive 182.
The situation looked particularly rosy when we reduced our visitors to16 for 4, thanks in part to two great catches by that man again, Chamberlayne, fielding at point. Max Weatherby took 2 wickets in that spell. Great credit is due to Swanbourne, though, for their response as we rather lost our way for an hour. Harry McGrath’s first ball clean bowled one dangerman but another replaced him as the scoreboard ticked over. I felt that Swanbourne were always behind the asking rate - but only just. More relief when Edward Fenner picked up his third wicket and Spooner his second - we were into the tail. Still our opponents would not lie down. They needed 20 off the last 2 overs but thankfully only managed half of them before Robathan bowled the last man.
Much to be pleased with and things to work on too.
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