Home win for invincible Reds!
   Our second last game for the season and a beautiful sunny morning. We’d received some bad news that Jarrod McCabe had slammed his finger in the door and could not play. Thankfully Jarrod and his finger survived and we managed to find a replacement!
Rory Chitty lashes out with a front foot pull shot
Lindfield Hughes won the toss and decided to bat. The enthusiastic Reds charged into the field. Charlie Toepfer picked up a wicket on the first ball of the innings and we were off to a good start. Rory Chitty was again on fire after his hat trick last week, picking up two wickets in his over. His aggressive bowling might have been encouraged by knowing that the batsman’s name was Rory as well! After the first six overs the batting side were 3 for 9. The Reds were looking good.
This was until the Lindfield coach's son came to the crease. Having played for years with his older brothers he knew how to hit a ball "over the fence". Hitting two 6s and two 4s, the visitors were back in business. They were now 3 for 60 with three pairs still to bat. The Reds were going to need to do some accurate bowling and fielding.
Finn Mason with his sportsmanship award
The boys responded with some tidy bowling, restricting the runs to 16 and taking another five wickets. Wickets were taken by Rowan Betts, Ned Harrop, Jack Irving, Charlie Toepfer and Rory Chitty. Some spectacular catches by Jack Irving earned him the Personal Best award for the game. There was also some great fielding by Archie Bibb.
It was then time for the Reds to bat. Finn Mason and Tom Wright opened the batting. The running between wickets was impressive. Loud, clear calling and a sense of urgency in their running. All the team took note. Finn earning himself the Sportsman Award. After the first 12 overs the home side was 2 for 28.
The boys were defending their wicket well however the run rate would need to increase if they were to win this match. The next pairing of Lachie Pin and Oscar Platt got them back on track, with Lachie hitting a handful of 4s.
Rory Chitty and Charlie Cadwallader were the next to bat and they both were reading the bowlers well. Hitting a number of boundaries and running well between wickets. Rowan Betts and Jack Conoplia also batted well defending their wicket and hitting the winning runs.
Jack Irving was at his personal best snaring great catches
It was another win to the Reds. Final score: Gordon Reds 4 for 112 (Avg. 22), Lindfield Hughes 8 for 77 (Avg. 8).
Next week is our last game. We play Mosman at Balmoral. See you there.
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