Yesterday the Acle CC team went to the village of Bunwell. Apparently Jon's father spend his childhood in this village. His grandmother still stays there. It was a very nice experience for me to go to the english country side.
A green top pitch awaited for us there. I really thought this pitch is going to offer a whole load of swing moment. Geoffery, our captain lost the toss and were asked to put on field. The pitch offered us nothing. no swing, no pace...ohhh we were whacked all around the pack....Bunwell CC made 232/4 in their 40 overs.....despair for me. I had bowling figures of 10-1-49-0. I guess sometimes you learn lessons the harder way. This definitely was one of the occasions. None of us bowled well.
We went to bat. and were 4 down by the time we reached 40. Not a great scene isn't it? Then Geoffery went in, Micheal was his partner. Boy did they play.....Absolutely classy innings from our best 2 batsment. Micheal lost his wicket when he was 75 and Geoffery scored his century. The thrill did not end there....We lost both geoffery and Micheal......We needed 12 from 12 ball. I got out swishing at the ball for a duck......despair. I couldn't forgive myself. I bat well in Nets....I stroke the ball well etc etc. But have not yet performed when it matter....it is awful. I really thought we will lose....But out last innings pair of Jordan and Ryan led us to victory in the last ball....Amazing game of cricket. The yougsters have a lot of heart and they give their best....great work guys.....
Ahhh Victory under adverse circumstances is so satisfying. Work for me is to improve my batting. and score.....bat sensibly and score.
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