2xi vs Old Emmanuel - 9 June (ahem) by Immy

HWRCC- 2xi vs Old Emanuel
HWRCC- 2xi won by 5 Wickets

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It was back home, to a damp wicket and very slow outfield due to rain throughout the week. But fortunately it was dry on match day but very windy. WICK won the toss again (lucky coin) and this time decided to bowl first but keeping in mind that we would have to prepare our ourselves to chase a target.

Fahad got an early breakthrough, the opposition's opening bat caught at slip by Byrne. From the other end Aqeel was struggling to bowl into the very strong wind. Old Emanuel's bats took the advantage and played some big shots. They were scoring at a brisk rate (it was 81/3). It was a hard time for the skipper, with helpful suggestions comming from all over the place to spread the field. But the skipper didn't panic, took the gamble and brought Aqeel back from the other end and it worked. And finally we put the breaks on. Aqeel end up with 4/35, Fahad and Fudgey got a couple, and we bowled the opposition out for just 102.

DBW was surprised because he wasn't expecting an early tea. The bowlers had done their job again and now it was all up to our batting to get the runs. Fudge and Byrne looked good in the middle but again we lost early wickets and we were 27/3. The Skipper and Rudolph held the innings together and took the score to 61. Finally some runs came out from Immy's bat! But he got out in a most unfortunate way, smacking the very first ball from a left arm spinner to silly point. The fielder had no idea where the ball was, which hit his thigh and then stuck in his arms. Normally when the batsman hits that hard, closing fielders turn their back and try to hide from the ball. But he didn't have enough time to react. That made 61/4. Zohaak came in and fired a quick 22 with 2 huge sixes. At the other end Matty Rudolph batted superbly, played some lovely shots without any fear (scored 27 not out). AJ went in to secure the win for WICK at the death.

Another good performance from all the players. We should have got that target for less than 5 wickets, we still need to improve our batting. At the end of the day another victory. Well done! WICK 2nd XI top of the table with 56 points

MOM: Aqeel Ilyas 4/35