So yesterday I wasn't playing but went along to umpire for us, as the only umpire I did both ends which was good in as I admit I'm not the best or particularly like umpiring but enjoyed it yesterday, now to the cricket,
We turned up at the ground early (away) yet when we got the it was throwing it down and the covers were still on, so by league rules we had to start by 15:50, this didn't happen as the oppo kicked up a fuss as they needed a win to go above us and gain promotion in 2nd and we needed up starting at 16:20 in a reduced game to 25 overs per side! We were inserted on a pitch that was cut at 15:30 and set them 117 to win from there 25 with
@19reading87 leading from the front hitting 37* from number 5!
Chasing this they got off to a steady start being 26-0 off 7 and then a great run out from cover got our first wicket, it wasn't until 3 overs later the magic really happened, out first change bowler got they're gun batsmen out caught behind, then next ball got the number 4 out first ball lbw hit plumb in front, next ball dot and then
@Maverick79 (Chris) took a good catch at cover to leave Huss with 3 wickets in 4 balls! The side was going mental! Anyway Huss ended with a 6for and the game was won in be last over bowled by
@uknsaunders who bowled 5 balls for 3 runs and had a run out off the over! Was great to watch the boys out in such a teams and hard fought win to seal our promotion and a massive congrats to redders who led the team magnificently this season and deserves all the credit for getting us here!
Personally it has been a great first season at ashorne and I'm really looking forward to another massive season next summer!