St Cross batted first. Aditya (32 no) and Hector (30no) laid a solid foundation at the top of the order, with both retiring after productive innings! Nat chipped in with a very useful 19 as well, helping us to an overall total of 139 off our 20 overs.

As the sun was setting, St Cross took to the field and immediately destroyed the opposition's top order courtesy of James Wait's incredible first over. James hit the stumps four times in his first six balls, though due to 'first ball grace' this meant only two wickets, but nonetheless a very impressive opening over which no doubt sent a chill down the oppostion's spine!

A much improved fielding performance saw a great high catch from Nat, a run out thanks to a direct hit from William and a great caught & bowled by Aditya after their best batsman (Isaac) had blasted the ball straight back at him! I think the boys saw today the merits of a solid fielding performance. In addition to James' two wickets, Aditya also took a couple and Hector, Oliver, Lucas and Chris also took a wicket each.

Very well done to all!

Match details

Match date

Mon 11 Jul 2022

Start time

17:30

Meet time

17:00

Instructions

The person in charge of the Hoggets on Monday is Jeremy Pett and his number is 07941 929329.

Address is: Wheely Down Road (off A32), Warnford SO32 3LG

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A32 from the south: take the first left turn as you enter the village.

A32 from the north: after passing the George & Falcon pub, take the second turning on the right. The entrance to the ground is on the left about 300 yards from the junction.

From M3/A33 at Winchester: take the A31 and then the A272 towards Petersfield. Go up and over Cheesefoot Head and take the next right hand turn, signed to Preshaw and Warnford. Follow this road straight for about 5 miles, at the end of which you will descend a long hill into Warnford. The entrance to the ground is on the right after passing D J Scott (Garden Machinery). If you reach the junction with the A32, you have gone about 300 yards too far.

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