U11A Hardball Cricket v Stamford JS (A)
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Match Report
Result: Won Stamford 103-8, St Hugh’s 131-3
Bathed in sunshine, we bowled first and successfully limited their run-scoring opportunities. Unfortunately, a couple of dropped catches at the start of the innings let Stamford off the hook somewhat. However, once the first wicket was taken (a run out by James F), we found that more wickets quickly followed. Rory S skittled down the stumps next over, then further wickets were collected by Ellis, Edward B, Seb and Sam with some sharp catches taken by Sam and Rory P. George threw in sharply to bowler Ellis to get another run out and James repeated his feat from earlier in the innings with another direct hit from fine leg.
Pleasingly, our batting performance this week was a lot more measured, with the loss of just three wickets. Sam and Josh N was the most productive partnership with 37 runs from their three overs.
In the end it proved to be that the successful protection of our wickets was the decisive factor - the run total scored off the bat for both sides was pretty much even overall.
It was great to get every player batting and bowling - in particular Seb and Josh impressed with their accuracy and consistent line and length.