Sunshine and sawdust were both on display as the rain delayed reduced over President's Trophy Semi against Kismet went ahead at Arbo earlier today.
In a game watched in front of literally a handful of supporters, the tourists went in to bat first and made a respectable 124 on a moist wicket, with Bainbridge the main man taking 3 for 15 and decent figures of 1-11 for Bonfield and 1-19 for Russell, the latter forcing a great run out after knocking the bails off with a direct hit from a tight angle.
The Cross fielding and most importantly catching were a vast improvement on the previous week's SCU Trophy semi, in particular two spectacular takes by Russell and Ellis.
After tea, Cross went about their business however Bailey wasn't up for the long haul and let an average delivery force him into a hook shot which went to the welcoming fielder.
Smith hit a decent knock of 39 before being skittled, much to his apparent annoyance as he left the field in what could only be described as an 'Introduction to Tourettes, Volume 1'.
Ellis was given 'plum' LBW by Coco, however he made up for it by offering to make a round of tea for all on the boundary - nice lad!
Russell was steadfast, hitting 36 not out and it was his partnership with the winning runs hitter Bates (21 not out) which set up a Final against either Musselburgh or Watsonians at Myreside on Sunday August 16th (1pm start). The other semi-final is scheduled to be played next week.
Ellis was given 'plum' LBW by Coco, however he made up for it by offering to make a round of tea for all on the boundary - nice lad!
Russell was steadfast, hitting 36 not out and it was his partnership with the winning runs hitter Bates (21 not out) which set up a Final against either Musselburgh or Watsonians at Myreside on Sunday August 16th (1pm start). The other semi-final is scheduled to be played next week.
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Brilliant work, well done guys!!!!!
ReplyDeleteExcellent news indeed. Well done lads.
ReplyDelete"in particular two spectacular takes by Russell and Ellis." - err, i know i was drinking but did Charlie take two catches? I remember one, but not sure it was spectacular, unless of course it is relative and you are comparing him to the Dr.
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ReplyDeletesober up Ziggy...the book says I took two.
ReplyDeleteperhaps other witnesses might wish to verify this as I may have drunk too much ...er tea
The catches off me (all taken at slip) were by McGill, Bonfield and Ellis. If that helps. For what it's worth I wouldn't trust Ziggy's word. Drunk on wine and Sarurdays victory he also thought I went for a load of runs!
ReplyDeleteZiggy - It was a mere reference to two of the catches made out of the many, indeed one each deserved a mention (i.e. 'two spectacular catches') - Charlie's out on the boundary and Dougie's ability to bend his frame down fast enough to pick the ball from his shoelaces for the C & B.
ReplyDeleteWith only three spectators, I didn't think there would be much dubiety over factual content!