Castle Hill U11A came second to a spirited and tactically astute Holmesdale team, in a topsy turvy game losing in the final over.
Having won the toss and opting to bat, openers Ted and Cameron got off to a flyer, the visitors reaching 45 without loss after 6 overs with some fine shots and excellent running. However, after Cameron fell to a fine sprawling catch on 19, wickets fell steadily and the momentum was lost. Aside from some some useful blows from Ollie, the innings stuttered to 89-7 off 16 overs, Ted coming back at the end to finish undefeated on 33.
In reply, Castle Hill struggled to keep a hold on the scoring rate despite taking wickets (Tom 2, Ted 1 and a run out), The Holmesdale batsmen all ran well and too many wides were conceded. Bear was the star in the field, taking a good catch, effecting a run out and bowling a maiden with the penultimate over which gave his team a chance with 4 runs still required. However it was too little too late and the home side made it home in the final over, the Holmesdale opener Stone carrying his bat.
Nevertheless, an enjoyable game despite the boys coming up short.
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