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Wheathampstead Cricket Club News story


1st & 2nd June Results

03 Jun 2013

1st XI (185-7) lost to Kings Langley 1st XI (189-2) by 8 wickets:
A. Winchester 111 & C. Martin 35
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The 1st XI suffered their first defeat of the season after coming up against a strong Kings Langley side. With a damp, but drying pitch, Wheato lost the toss and were put into bat and had soon lost openers Richard Winchester and Luke Samarasinghe cheaply to a fine spell of bowling from Mark Brazier (5 for 63). With wickets falling around him, captain Adam Winchester batted throughout the innings to score his first hundred of the season, finishing on brilliant 111. Winchester was given great support from Chris Martin (35) and their 110 run partnership helped Wheato reach a competitive 185 for 7 off their 53 overs. Throughout the afternoon the sunny conditions helped the wicket to dry out and the Wheato bowlers couldn't find the early wickets they were looking for on a flat deck. A superb second wicket partnership of 159 between Australian Leslie Brown (100*) and Simon Walker (69) proved too much for Wheato as Langley passed the score with just 2 wickets down. The 1st XI travel to Baldock next week as they go in search of their second win of the season.

2nd XI (187 AO) beat Kings Langley 2nd XI (128 AO) by 59 runs:
A. Halford 57, S. Ledger 41, S. Booth 5 for 24 & J. McEwen 3 for 31
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Jimmy McEwen's 2nd XI secured their fourth win of the season by beating Kings Langley 2nd XI. Having posted 187 off their 53 overs with runs for Adam Halford (57) and Sam Ledger (41), Steve Booth (5 for 24) and Dave Dabare (3 for 31) ripped through the Langley batting to win by 59 runs with just 3 balls to spare. The 2nd XI now sit second in Division 6 and next up is a visit from Old Haberdashers.

3rd XI (212-3) beat Leverstock Green 4th XI (168 AO) by 54 runs:
R. Hodgson 86, D. Stevens 66, C. Dilks 5 for 22 & G. Playle 3 for 54
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The 3rd XI continued their fine form with a great win over Leverstock Green 4th XI. Having been put into bat, captain Richard Hodgson scored a fine 86 with Dave Stevens scoring 66 not out to help Wheato post 213 for 3 off 40 overs. A devastating spell from Chris Dilks saw him bag his second 5-for of the year as he finished with 5 for 22 and with Geoff Playle picking up 3 wickets, Leverstock Green were bowled out for 168 to give Wheato the 30 points. In second position in Division 13, the 3rd XI travel to Shenley Village 4th XI next week.

4th XI (191 AO) drew with Knebworth Park 6th XI (142-9):
T. Smith 49, S. Ward 47 & 4 for 43, & M. Patel 39 & 2 for 18
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The 4th XI claimed a 19 point winning draw against Knebworth Park after another great performance from Sarah Ward. Trevor Smith smashed a superb 49 on his return to the club and with Sarah Ward (47) and Mukesh Patel (39) also hitting scores, Wheato posted 191 all out. Ward then took 4 for 43 and Patel 2 for 18 as Knebworth managed to hold on for the draw with 9 wickets on the board. Next week the 4th XI host Harpenden 6th XI as they go in search of their first win of the season.

Sunday 1st XI (123-6) beat Botany Bay Sunday 1st XI (120 AO) by 4 wickets:
N. Martin 4 for 20, D. Norris 3 for 28, A. Winchester 29, S. Ledger 27* & Steve Booth 24*
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The Sunday 1st XI took yet another step closer to their dream of playing at Lords with a close win over Botany Bay. Having lost the toss, Adam Winchester's men bowled superbly to reduce Bay to 120 all out and although the game looked in the balance at 76 for 6 after Adam Winchester (29) was caught behind, Sam Ledger (27*) and Steve Booth (24*) batted brilliantly to see Wheato over the line with Booth smashing a four over mid-wicket to win the game. Next up Wheato face Langleybury in the Regional Final on Sunday 16th June.

Players of the Week
1st XI - Adam Winchester (111)
2nd XI - Steve Booth (5 for 24)
3rd XI - Chris Dilks (5 for 22)
4th XI - Sarah Ward (47 & 4 for 43)
Sunday 1st XI - Nick Martin (4 for 20)