Scorecard

Luton Town & Indians II v Berkhamsted Cricket Club 2nd XI on Sat 08 May 2010 at 13:00
Match was Drawn

Match report Berkhamsted lights shine brightest in dark draw

A frustratingly delayed start of 14.00pm with 16 overs lost and the visiting side's hygiene issues were quickly under heavy fire in the dressing room. The skipper still unable to win a Luton Town toss. Driving misty rain with chilling early May winds blowing welcomed the Berkhamsted openers to the crease. A steady start of 41 for no wicket from Toughers & Johnny James was helped along by the Luton Town keeper sporting some well oiled gloves. Sherjan was promptly invited to the crease with Tougher being 'adjudged' caught behind from a shivering Dickie and was quick to punish anything loose from the home side attack. Sherjan was then however sent packing, edging arguably the best ball of the match to the keeper who's celebrations were more for one that didn't spill. Langley out from the toasty warmth. The grisly weather found Langley in positive mood clipping and timing his way to a well put together 37 before sadly chipping one to deep square leg and leaving Berko teatering on the verge of posting a competitive total. Scott kept the run rate graph moving in the right direction but was removed for 16. Dent enjoyed further impressive form swiping and smearing to various parts and confidently led the visitors to a commanding total, unfortunately falling 2 runs short of a deserved half century. A plucky Toughers declaration immediately following, Berkhamsted 200 for 8.

Luton Town II's 201 to win from 42 overs, Berkhamsted weapons primed with D James, bar towels and enough Under Armour for a Himalayan jaunt. Barnett opened proceedings and upon finding rhythm, made life particularly difficult for the home side. Dazzler, as ever, mixed good pace and consistency from the opposite end, seemingly finding either an outside edge or a mistimed stroke every other ball. Despite a decent run rate, the home side were unable to find sturdy partnerships, with wickets falling in pockets, on a tricky, lively wicket. With the match out of reach for the home team and Berkhamsted only needing 3 wickets for victory, failing light forced the skipper onto bowl. After confidently marking his run, a new 'nimble' Toughers promptly skidded over in delivery stride and found the dirt before being able to release the cherry. Several balls, a few forced smirks and several more bounces later, a stern looking skipper relinquished bowling duties to Dazzler and Antonelli who closed the door on an 20.15pm finish draw. With the majority of the best cricket being played by the truckers, Berkhamsted took 15 points and continue confidently towards Northwood II's at home next week.

Editors moment of the match: A tumbling Toughers

DS.

Berkhamsted Cricket Club 2nd XI Batting
Player Name RunsMB4s6sSRCtStRo
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TOTAL :
 
for 8 wickets
0
200		        
Johnny James b Saeed 16
Steve Tougher ct K Kahn 17
David Sherjan ct K Kahn 15
Ben Langley ct G Singh 37
Tom Scott b G Singh 16
Ian Dent b K Kahn 48
Tim Sims ct Panesar 2 2 1
Michael Antonelli ct G Singh 3
Darren James b Panesar 24
Bartho Smith Not Out  2 1
Huw Barnett  

Luton Town & Indians II Bowling

Player nameOversMaidensRunsWicketsAverageEconomy
N Kapoli6.005500.009.17
K Kahn9.0125212.502.78
A Saeed7.0033133.004.71
K Dhami7.013500.005.00
G Singh8.021936.332.37
I Panesar7.0024212.003.43

Luton Town & Indians II Batting
Player name RMB4s6sSR
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TOTAL :
 
for 8 wickets
0
145 (0.0 overs)		     
B Dalvi ct James 13
Suliman lbw Barnett 5
A Dalvi ct James 25
J Modak b Barnett 30
M Dalvi b Dent 12
K Dhami ct Smith 11
I Panesar Not Out  23
N Kapdi st Sherjan 0
A Saeed lbw James 8
G Singh Not Out  2
K Khan  

Berkhamsted Cricket Club 2nd XI Bowling

Player NameOversMaidensRunsWicketsAverageEconomy
Darren James16.0246315.332.88
Huw Barnett12.0056228.004.67
Bartho Smith3.0010110.003.33
Ian Dent3.0010110.003.33
David Sherjan4.00414.001.00
Steve Tougher1.00100.001.00
Michael Antonelli2.01100.000.50

  • Umpire :
    R Wilding
  • Scorer :