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Date: 11th July, 2009.

Venue: Peppard.

Toss: Peppard won the toss and elected to field.

Result: Peppard (11) claimed a losing draw vs. Stoke Row (17).

Pitch: Extremely green. The overnight rain created an extremely two-paced track that was difficult to bat on.

Weather: Miserable – a combination of overcast skies and drizzle throughout the afternoon.

Highlights: Matt Reeves fine bowling (5-23), supported by Roy Hayden (4-31). 15 year-old Rich Armstrong made a classy 29 for Stoke until being brilliantly caught & bowled by Hayden. Andy Watts (31) batted well for Peppard, whilst Dion Sampson (2-24) and Will Macdonald (3-27) excelled with the ball. Row’s fielding was outstanding, illustrated by Macdonald’s one-handed slip catch, Sampson’s direct hit run out from the boundary and the Howell-Clark run out of Ian Jackson.

Catering: A very fine effort. A good selection of sandwiches, supplemented by a fine array of savouries and fruit. The option of homemade cakes always ensures a glowing recommendation from this correspondent, and Peppard fulfilled this option.

Date: 27th June, 2009.

Venue: Newlands Lane, Stoke Row.

Toss: Stoke Row won the toss and elected to bat.

Result: Stoke Row (33) beat Mortimer West End (7) by 26 runs.

Pitch: Bizarre. The opening salvo saw Stoke targeting 250, until the slower bowlers Bielby and Hodson had the ball ‘popping’ all over the show. A thundery shower saw the pitch hold together for MWE’s reply, although there was evidence of ‘skidding’ which meant conditions were even for both sides.

Weather: Glorious sunshine initially before a light drizzle was supplemented by a heavy downpour. Clouds then suc*****bed to some late evening sunshine towards the end of the game.

Highlights: Ken Allsobrook’s (3-20) and Bob Hodson’s (6-31). The match-winning eighth wicket stand of 46 between Dicky Lunnon (13) and George Baker (28). Some fireworks from Dion Sampson and Charlie Macdonald at the culmination of the Row innings. Sampson’s (3-24) and Will Macdonald’s (3-57). 16 year old Graham Mackenzie showed sheer class in his 36, whilst Tom Prinn (46) and Nick Bielby (24) also batted well.

Catering: You simply wouldn’t believe it. A debut tea from 19 year old Sam Fletcher was phenomenal. ‘BLT’s!!’ In addition were a great selection of alternative sandwiches – 6 loaves – plus chocolate bars, melon, savouries and cake. A close contender with both Marcus Lunnon and whoever compiled the Grosvenor delights for ‘Tea of the Season’ so far.

A devastating pair of spells from Stoke Row spin bowlers Will Macdonald and Dion Sampson saw the Maharajas race to an emphatic seven-wicket triumph over visitors a somewhat depleted Shinfield at Newlands Lane on Saturday. Having dismissed Shinfield for just 90, Row then chased down their target in just 15.3 overs.

 

An overcast July day saw Crown Wood 1st XI entertain Emmbrook & Bearwood 1st XI in a game between the bottom two teams. On a furry pitch, Emmbrook skipper Adam Bull won the toss and inserted Crown Wood.

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