The Willows 2202/6
M Hawke 70*, G Pullar 51, J Sherratt 2/20
Arthur Pitcher’s XI 146
C Dockerill 62, J Marsh 4/12, P Devine 2/18
The Willows
won by 56 runs
We arrived at The Willows ground and as usual a splendid wicket had been prepared and the weather was perfect for cricket.
Winning the toss The Willowers got away to a good start. Openers, Peter Devine and Greg Pullar made batting look easy. Archdeacon Mike Hawke then played the innings of the day, well supported by Hugh Wright and Jonathan Davidson. At 40 overs the score was 202/6.
The wickets were shared with John Sherratt bowling economically.
When batting, Chris Dockerill was Arthur Pitcher’s best, well supported by Geoff Miller and Mike Dolden. Julian Marsh bowled his leg cutters brilliantly and won the game for The Willows with 4/12. Mike Hawke was the best of the others.
As it was Lent (no alcohol) Mike Hawke received the jellybeans with Julian Marsh being the Player of the Day.
Umpires: H Fowler & G Evans