Match Report

A mature partnership of 57 between SamWinstanley (35) and Owen Hogben (50*) was the base for a score of 156-7 with youngOwen deservedly completing a composed and patient half century off the lastball of the innings. Without the services of skipper Steve or broken fingervictim Chris Thorpe, it was a youthful looking side that took to the field withJack Barton looking like a veritable veteran on the day. 

Stand in openerBarty and partner Ethan Kite fell early doors to leave the hosts 16-2 in theblustery conditions and when Dan Jones lost his off stump with the score on 33,the partnership between Sam & Owen rescued a potentially periloussituation. With Sam gone, the stage was set for Jordy to help set a decenttotal, but he changed his mind on a shot at the last split second and presenteda simple caught and bowled chance. However, the remaining batsmen didn't panicand batted sensibly around Owen to post a defendable target, with 13 year oldOscar (pictured) sharing  in an unbroken stand of 27 at the death. 

A greatjuggled catch at extra cover by Elliot Hogben got the ball rolling in response,but it was a stunning one handed slip catch by his little brother that wasundoubtedly the champagne moment of the match. That moment inspired everyone,but none more than Jordy Higham who ripped mercilessly into the lower order toreturn phenomenal figures of 6-15 off his eight overs. From 45-1 the last nineGreenfield wickets tumbled for just 29 runs as stand in skipper Elliotpropelled his young charges to the top of the table and brought the weekend'scricket to a close minutes before the rains arrived with a vengeance.

Picture 1: Owen on his way to 50 not out.

Picture 2: Young Oscar gets in a bit of a tangle.