Hard Working Greens Go Close 
   Ryde Hunters Hill opted to bat first and set about building a big total for us to chase by the end of their 32 overs.
Their higher order batters were strong and we never got among the wickets until a few at the top had retired and we then picked up five wickets, bowled, and took a couple of good catches.
Star of the day, Daniel Hall, watches closely for the next delivery
When we got a go at batting, a number of players “got a start” but only one managed to carry on at Gladesville Reserve.
Nick Moore put on 21 runs (including four 4s) before he was caught. Then “Batman”, Raymond Su, came in at number four and added 16 runs (including three 4s) before succumbing to a rare LBW.
Wicketkeeper, Hugh Woods, watches on, but the damage has already been done
Surprise package and star of the day, Daniel Hall, stepped up next and went all the way to get a fine undefeated 32. This had been threatening for several weeks as Daniel has been staying in longer and building bigger totals week by week.
Tim Stubbs-Race turns one down the leg side
“Mr Consistency”, Ollie Clarke, systematically crafted up another solid 17 (only one 4 but plenty of clever batting and running) before being caught.
Angus Levy, and captain of the day, Max O’Loughlin, both grabbed a few runs each and were there at the end but we’d fallen short of the required total when our 32 overs had ended.
Again, we came up short but it was a fair contest. Perhaps we could have to chanced our arm a bit more with the bat, rather than leaving a couple “on the bench” at the end. However, as always, there were bright spots. Scott Martin picked up a couple of good wickets and we saw a very fine knock from Daniel Hall.
Bradley Pascoe hurls another thunderbolt at the wicket
Our stand-in coach, Harry Clarke, is still getting to know the players but he has been working hard with them over the last couple of weeks and giving them good support and encouragement.
It is also worth noting that a couple of times this season we’ve had some excellent input from GDCC first grade player, James Kennedy, which our players have thoroughly enjoyed and found very helpful.
Ryde Hunters Hill Pirates 7/152(cc) defeated Gordon Green 6/131(cc)
Brian Hall
U12 Green – Manager
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