Wednesday xi vs BBC - by Matty

Wait all week for a report, then two come along... here's the perfect opportunity to see how Wick captains, old and young, view the same game!

Wednesday match report v BBC Sport

The BBC Sport CC massive rolled The Wick way last Wednesday to contribute to what was a very fine game of cricket enjoyed by all. The Bushy Park Massive was out in its resplendent glory and the Star upon which our home planet orbits was as bright and hot as it has ever been.

A 40 over game, Sisso promptly called correctly and decided to bat bat bat. A wise choice as he and Amore tucked in to some decent but ultimately harmless bowling. The fielding whilst enthusiastic was hindered by Monty Panesaritis as despite what the name sheet may suggest, the athletic prowess of a number of fielders fell short of the qualifying standard. Amore’s departure was followed closely by the returning McCarthy, who promptly dollied a slow full toss straight back at the bowler. He commented post game that he knew exactly what he wanted to do, it's just his body wasn’t up to the challenge and followed behind thus turning an off drive into an on-swipe. Experience.

Adamson scored a few before the Wednesday specialist Mr Crane joined and brought some hockey prowess to proceedings. He slugged a very powerful 37. Sisso had in the meantime tired somewhat following a typically uncompromising attacking start. He scored just shy of 50.

The Saturday 1s pair of Mackie and Davies were then at the crease, inevitably receiving the sledge from the opposition. Davies decided he was here for a good time, but not necessarily a long time. Having cleared the long on boundary, he then middled another vertically. In contrast Mackie showed all how it should be done. He hudged,(he what? Ed) hussled and at times mowed his way to a classy 50*, ably assisted by Dutchy (playing at Old Paulines… SPIT!), leaving a total of 217-6 from 40 overs.

DBW teas. Well all I will say is I filled my boots.

Sisso had commented on the similarity between this and the 2006 fixture, with the Wick being confident having scored over 200, only to be pegged back by a decent couple of BBC bats, and then once the tail began the game was over, and BBC Sport collapsed to c160. The story was similar this time.

The opening pair were decent. Whinny bowled erratically and they took advantage, whilst Joey’s express pace meant gully and behind square were favourite areas. The score was progressing nicely, before MC and Davies came on to slow things down. Davies started the rot with a lovely Yorker, before MC bowled a beautiful lollipop, which bamboozled the bat and bowling him through the gate. Credit to Joey for some typical sledging as well.

Mackie then had a go and found swing where others had failed, picking up 3 wickets in 4 overs, including a pearler to dismiss the #4 who had some classy shots. Crane also found some decent areas, being rewarded with 2 wickets of his own. Whinny returned towards the end to mop up the tail, and coupled with some run outs, left Joey as the only wicketless bowler, although it's fair to say he bowled with somewhat ‘attacking’ fields.

MOM – Mackie. Excellent innings and 3 wickets.
Prat of match – I would say McCarthey, but he fielded excellently at gully, so I’ll give it to Joey, despite his bowling and diving catch. Harsh but fair.