Buggy runs through Clarendon

Clarendon 115 all out HTCC 116 for 6

Another fine display of bowling by Buggy, Ahmed and Jay, put Clarendon to the sword on Saturday.

Clarendon were reduced to 64 for 9 and although their last wicket stand of 51 (their last man scored 42!) capitalised on the tiredness of Buggy and Ahmed, after they had bowled long spells, we would have taken on 115 all out before the game.

The highlights of this innings were another five wicket haul for 'Buggy' Watson (5 for 45), a spell of 2 for 12 by Jay and three catches by 'Donkeydoos' at short forward leg.

I found myself opening with a new partner, after Jay was dropped from that spot for the first time this season. In fact, it was my new opening partner, Kevin Burgess, who set up our victory, on a quite difficult wicket - one that had variable bounce, plenty of pace and movement. 

Kevin Burgess (39) and Martin Mason (31) took us within shouting distance of the required 116, hovever we lost some quick wickets and ended up having to battle our way to the total. Ironically it was Jay, the man who was dropped - and Taffy, who were there at the end to see us home. Perhaps it would do Jay some good playing the old ball for a while, building up his confidence.

Anyway, another win for the team, hoorah! And we still have a chance of promotion.

Report by Paul Hewitt