This was an excellent 35 over match. Many players chimed in with some useful contributions. Leading the way was an aggressive innings from Kelvin Scott, a cultured one from Brent Fleming and more power from Tim McConnell (including a six onto the pavilion roof) and Hugo Davison, including a big six in the final over off the previously economical Scrumpy. Earlier, the forementioned Scrump provided a highlight in the field, somehow hanging onto a powerful return drive from Adrian McFedries, for a stunning caught and bowled!

In reply, the Craz started well with Richard Breitmeyer and David Neal looking good. The brakes went on when wily seamer Graeme Inglis and the wonderfully accurate Stan Woolliscroft were introduced. The run rate kept rising and Adrian McFedries made two telling contributions, taking a beautifully judged catch on the long on boundary off Nutts, then getting the dangerous John Masefield (19) lbw with a good yorker. The Craz were all out for 124, and short of the target.

Cricket had triumphed. As did the conviviality and banter between friends at Brent Fleming’s place (10 minutes away) – marvellous hospitality there by him and Liz, plus Hugo doing a fine turn on the barbecue.