FAMILY AFFAIR FOR CROWS TEAM
IT was another successful week at Crowthorne & Crown Wood Cricket Club which included a victory for the U11’s team and a family affair for the Sunday 2nd XI. Crowthorne & Crown Wood U11 Crocodiles beat Reading CC U11 Tigers
Sabres won the toss and decided to bat. Skipper Chloe arranged her fielding efficiently to ensure the Sabres were unable to score freely.
Some exceptional fielding and backing up further suffocated the batters.
An Amazing direct hit by Jacob and consistent tight fielding by Trish made it frustrating for the batters, limiting the opposition to 245.
Bowler of the match for his tidy composed bowling was Will Taylor.
Skipper selected Tav Nair as fielder of the match for his consistent chasing and backing up.
Some beautifully timed sweeps by Ollie, solid batting from Charlotte, Chloe and Trish made it difficult to choose the batter of the match which went to Trish for top scoring (20).
Sensible running between the wickets from Kai and Jacob took the Crocodiles to a solid 315 to cap a brilliant performance.
Mortimer West End (248 all out) beat Crowthorne & Crown Wood (231 all out)
Family affair took a new meaning for Crows away at Mortimer West End.
An incredible five Sunday debutants were on show, including a Crows first with an entire family in the same side.
Economical bowling in the first 10 from Jake Gibbings and Matt Jones set us up nicely for the first bowling partnership of Finucanes.
Mother and daughter combo from each end applying ample pressure, and a maiden wicket to boot for both Gill Finucane and Katie Finucane.
Then came the second Finucane partnership. Father and sons turn this time around.
No wicket for young Joe, while Dan picked up two big scalps in the middle overs.
Great death bowling from Gabi Jones amounted to another debut wicket, with Crows set 249 to win on a batting deck with a fast outfield.
Skipper Chris Emes and Dan Finucane set about the task, reaching 70 without loss, Emes retiring for 50 and D.Finucane amounting 41.
Simon Sheppard played some lovely strokes to all parts to also retire in 50 with sterling performances from young J.Finucane and G.Jones, meaning Crows required 45 from the final four. But Crows fell 17 runs short.