Result NDCS (17) v Cancer Research UK (31)
We were a small but perfectly formed team this week with only seven NDCS bods. (Thanks to Adrian for getting there in time!) We were lucky enough to get two of their players too, Thanks to Jo and Becky for stepping over the line to don the Amythist!!
Star of the show without a doubt was Louise, stumping at least three of their players and batting like a real pro, I think the fact she varied the side she played helped. Not just that she played to have fun, in the right spirit and really did deserve the MVP for us.
I’ve already mentioned Adrian but he played his part with his pitching and batting limiting them to 2 runs in his innings.
Batting wise we had some great plays with Pritesh getting at least one home run! (feel free to let me know if anyone else scored a home run!) Ramzan had the honour of playing in the “glory slot” between 2nd and 3rd and certainly played his part in getting people stumped at both posts.
I always see Kathy and Rob as being steady dependable players and they continued that notching up six runs between them, Kathy stumped at least two on 1st while Rob had a go at pitching and brought about their lowest score of 2 runs in the 4th innings.
Both our “ringers” held fast stumping and catching out their own, and batting well.
Opposition
Thought this might be a toughy after we played them in a friendly. They have some really great hitters (Max I should have caught your one!!). Their pitcher was consistent and they have great team spirit. Their captain’s comment on email the day after, “it was the most fun one we’ve had”. We may not be winning but at least we’re having fun! Good luck for the rest of the season…
First Innings
NDCS 2
Cancer Research UK 7
Second Innings
NDCS 12
Cancer Research UK 16
Third Innings
NDCS 2
Cancer Research UK 6
Fourth Innings
NDCS 1
Cancer Research UK 2
