The
1st XI played a much-vaunted Wellington XI at another fabulous school. College again lost the toss and fielded. Our opening was probably the best on the tour. A wicket was taken by Thomson in the second over, but the Wellington batsmen did put away the half volley. The good aspect was that the there were only few of these. However, the #3 for Wellington was an exceptional player (in a the England U19 squad and looking likely to play first class cricket this year). He was able to play himself in and then play beautifully. As he scored at over a run per ball the signs were looking ominous. However, McKellar (2/36) was bowling superbly and was able to deceive the batsmen and secure his wicket by a stumping. A further wicket to McKellar and one to Whyte (1/32) brought College back into the game at 146/4 after 31 overs when lunch was taken. Like yesterday, wickets and runs occurred frequently in the final 19 overs. Wellington did not finish the innings well as they tried to go too hard, and as a result no significant scores were made. Thomson (5/32) was able to prosper and gained his maiden 5 wicket haul. Wellington were dismissed for 248 in the final over. This was a pleasing effort considering there was certainly the prospect of over 300 being easily scored. Facing this target was daunting, but certainly achievable as we had a real understanding about how to chase targets. Williamson (72) and Heselwood (67) took up the challenge immediately and struck the ball with real intent. Together they ran well and were happy to attack. Boundaries flowed, singles were accumulating. After 15 overs the score was 82/0, and at tea 102/0 after 20 overs. The openers had the Wellington attack at their mercy. Both brought up their half-centuries just after the tea break and then they relaunched their attack. However, Williamson's dismissal (141/1 in the 28th over) brought a real change on the game. The next 10 overs saw only 34 runs scored and three wickets lost. Again the scenario was a run per ball off the final 10 overs. Much like the game vs Eton we continued to lose wickets without a batsman really being able to exert his dominance or remain at the crease. Beckett (27) but by the final three overs the team was struggling keep in the game. Wellington bowled 39 overs of spin and one bowler conceded only 19 runs from his final 9 overs ... in the end this was the difference. College finished 228/9, 20 runs short. All were very disappointed as this was certainly a game that got away.
Scorecards:
Macfarlane 6-0-30-0
Thomson 8.2-0-32-5
Kerr 8-0-43-0
Chamberlain 7-0-31-0
McKellar 10-0-36-2
Whyte 4-0-32-1
Freeman-Greene 6-0-36-1
Catches: Leggat 2 (and one stumping), Beckett, Whyte
Williamson 72
Heselwood 67
Chamberlain 3
Thatcher 11
Beckett 27
J Bird 2
Freeman-Greene 14no
Kerr 10
Thomson 0
Leggat 0
McKellar 2no
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| Heselwood Half Century |
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| Williamson Half Century |
The
Development XI was able to secure a good victory against a a strong Wellington Development XI. Simpson (2/50) opened well with two good wickets (including a boy who had recently scored a century for the 1st XI) and but the Wellington batsmen then prospered. The introduction of Thatcher (2/15) and Jones (2/25) saw both pick up two wickets, while Tempero (2/31) bowled well at the end to ensure the total was kept in check. The score of 203 was a very good score off 35 overs. This 'test' was certainly going to offer a challenge to the batsmen. I Bird (16) and Blake (23) opened aggressively but three wickets were lost before the score was 55. Macfarlane (55no) played an anchor role but Dickie (18), Thatcher (23), Abbot (10), Tempero (25) upped the ante all scoring at a run per ball or better. This wet up the team achieve the total in the 31st over. This was a very good result and the first time College has won this development game.
Scoreboards:
Tempero 7-0-31-2
Simpson 7-0-50-2
Aitken 7-0-35-0
Murray 5-0-43-0
Thatcher 5-0-15-2
Jones 4-0-25-2
I Bird 16
Blake 23
Jones 0
Macfarlane 55no
Dickie 18
Thatcher 23
Abbot 10
Tempero 25
Murray 4no
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