Verwood Vs Calmore 3rds                                                                                       Back to 3rd Team

17th May

  Team: P. Galbraith *, T. Perry, D. Rose, A. Bradshaw, P. Bowring +, M. Donovan, D. Croft, S. Dempstar , M. Gilmore, C, Kinchington, G. Kinchington

Calmore’s Youthful outfit made the trip to Verwood optimistic after last weeks victory. They turned up to see a flat pitch with not much grass on it and didn’t know what to do if they won the toss. They lost the toss and were put in to bat which didn’t seem like a problem until they got out there. A positive start from Galbraith saw a pull shot go for four. However that was the end of the joy for Calmore as Perry got one that popped up to shoulder height which he survived then Galbraith got one that stayed very low and bowled him for 5. Dave Rose came in with pressure on his Shoulders after 89 last week but he was caught very well at Gully for just 2, Perry then fell for the same score and Calmore were collapsing. Bradshaw got a low keeping one as well and went without scoring. Donovan and Bowring gave some hope both getting into the teens but PB lost his head after getting hit in the ribs and was bowled next ball. Donovan fell 3 balls after. Croft’s plan was to stay in with the younger players and let the overs tick over. He was greeted to the crease with a ball that popped off a length and hit him firmly in the Abdomen. Dempstar added two at the other end and looked concerned when one whistled past Croft’s helmet at the other end. Gilmore announced himself to 3rd team cricket with a four over cover but got out for 6. Croft soon followed for a nervous looking 4. The 2 Kinchington's added 10 to the score at the end and Calmore’s innings ended on 77.

Calmore went out to bowl having to defend a small total but hopes were lifted as the opening partnership of Croft and Galbretih took 3 wickets between them. However as the score board ticked over Calmore’s heads dropped. A rare bowling appearance from Andy Bradshaw saw him snatch a wicket but wasn’t enough as Calmore lost in the end by 6 wickets.

Calmore’s Man of the Match: Glen Kinchington – a quick fire 8* gave Calmore hope and a good catch at point gave them a wicket.