The Martin Flynn Memorial Trophy was played in spectacular sunshine and fantastic spirit with the Carlton side littered with youth and pace and the Crossers a fine blend of misspent youth and pacemakers.
A match report from this celebratory day of cricket may appear online shortly however in the interim, a big shout out to Fin Thornton from our hosts. The pint sized (- maybe half-pint sized?) 8 year old (yup EIGHT) picked up what we hear was his first ever senior wicket as he trapped Tom Jordan LBW. Guest umpire Sandy Scotland taking no time in lifting the finger!
It was a slow start too for HX, with the score trundling along from 18-1 (EC Smith making a guest appearance) to 67-4.
Highlight of the Cross innings saw Charlie Ellis reach 50 Not Out with a single on the last ball of the session.
Once again, our thanks for the fantastic match teas go to the Carlton club. It was difficult for some to leave the comfort of the clubhouse to get ready for another 40 overs in the sunshine.
Bonfield took an early wicket as HX chased Carlton's total of 167-5 and this was followed by a C&B from Smudger the skipper.
Grange Loan's small boundary wall once again causing a few oohs and aahs from the sidelines as Kapp was despatched over it twice in relatively quick succession.
Big hitting Leigh Kasperek taking the game by the scruff of the neck and a couple of wall clearing huge sixes put a bit of life back into the Carlton comeback. She fell short of her 50 after having a stump uprooted by a classic piece of Bonfield bowling.
As the early evening sun started to fade, so did the Carlton comeback and as the wickets fell and the runs to win target became impossible to reach, causing the home side to fall short.
All that was left post-match was for Smudger to pick up the Martin Flynn Memorial Trophy. We are looking forward to 2014's match already.
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