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FRIDAY 3 AUGUST 2007

 Woodham Mortimer  90 for 9 (8 points) lost to Colchester & EE 100 for 8 by 10 runs (20 points)

On this last match of the season, Woodham Mortimer Ladies welcomed Colchester to their ground, where 'fans' had turned out in their droves to watch them do battle.  They were not disappointed!
Having won the toss, Woodham put their visitors in to bat.  D Lavender (26 retired) and L Hartley (11) set off at quite a pace with some fine strokes, leaving Woodham's opening bowlers for the day, at a loss! Even with the loss of the first wicket, a lovely catch taken by Shirley Smith off Victoria Brown's bowling, the runs still kept coming with K Toleman (23) now aiding and abetting Lavender.  Once this wicket fell to a fine catch by L Thorogood off the super bowling of Michelle King, one of Woodham's newst recruits, the tide seemed to turn.  In her first stint of bowling in a match, King went on to take 2 more wickets from her four overs for 12 runs. The run rate slowed appreciatively as Woodham's fielding tightened, with Samira making a superb throw in for a brilliant run-out.  The remaining wickets were taken by another new girl, Claire Ross, 2 for 18 and Laura Thorogood, 1 for 11.

Facing a total of 100, Woodham Mortimer felt that a win was well within their grasp.  It was not to be, as it seemed the Batting Gods were looking down on only one player from the team; Debbie Guppy(25), wicket keeper extraordinaire! Coming in at number 6 she batted with aplomb and determination while wickets tumbled.  It was a valiant effort, especially with three ducks on the team, and the score was eventually pushed up to 90 for 9.  A special mention must be made of young Jesse Freeman, who at thirteen played in her first match and showed a lot of potential. She went in to bat, very nervous, facing Essex fast bowler K Toleman. Her batting was smooth and well timed and she scored 7 before being caught by C. Warren. Well done.

Colchester player of the match:         Lorraine Hartley
Woodham Mortimer player of the match:  Debbie Guppy

Gt. Waltham (0 points) lost to Abberton (20 points) by default

Harwich 73 for 9 lost to Maldon 76 for 6 by 3 runs, in a Friendly

A good game with Maldon putting up a score of 76 mainly due to the efforts of the two young Essex players Rosy Digwell & Sarah Harris. Harwich raced away with 39 coming off the first 5 overs. However with cook being bowled & rowland going on the introduction of penkith the rate slowed. However the score got ever closer but with the loss of wickets. Harwich needed 9 off the last 5 overs but with players at the crease who had never played before it was going to be tough. A valient effort was ended when in the dark young Hanna Page was bowled by Randell in the last over.
 

FRIDAY 27 JULY 2007

 Harwich (0 points) lost to Woodham Mortimer  (20 points) by default.

Colchester & EE v Gt. Waltham Void?

I think but have not been told

 

FRIDAY 20 JULY 2007

 Eight Ash Green v Woodham Mortimer Void, wet pitch.

Abberton v Harwich Void?

I think but again I have not been told

FRIDAY 13 JULY 2007

 Woodham Mortimer 119 for 8 lost to Great Waltham 124 for 1 by 5 runs.

Woodham Mortimer welcomed Gt Waltham to their ground on a cloudy but warm evening. The home team won the toss and invited their visitors to bat first. Waltham's opening pair Mary Shaw (25 Retired) and Rebecca Wilde (25 Retired) soon got their side off to a good start striking freely, leaving Woodham's bowlers wondering what to try next. Granger (26 Retired) and Fran Johnson (23) was well on her way to doing the same when Sam Morling (30 for One), with the last ball of her spell, clean bowled her for 23! Samira (17 for 0) and Laura Thorogood (19 for 0) battled well on a night to have a bat rather than a ball!

With a hefty 125 to win, the biggest target Woodham have had to face to date, Laura Thorogood (27 Retired) and new girl Michelle King(2), got off to a fine start with Thorogood hitting two sixes in the first over. Victoria Brown(18) came in to join the fray and with Thorogood retiring on 27, Brown kept the score ticking over with quick singles coming from the next three Woodham bats. The run rate slowed somewhat and it took the bold efforts of Debbie Guppy (14) and Hayley Thorogood (15) to speed things up again with some fine running between the wickets. Samira(5 not out) and Megan Creasy(9 not out) did their best but in the end Woodham Mortimer could not quite do it and ended 6 runs short of victory! Mary Shaw (19 for Three) and Fran Johnson (14 for Two) followed their batting exploits with fine spells of bowling.

A really excellent and exciting game, well done!

Eight Ash Green 72 for 5 wkts bt Abberton 71 all out by 52 runs.

Electing to bat, Abberton lost an early wicket but the hard hitting Amy Finbow (17) pushed the score along until she was run out by a direct hit from the deep by Rachel Cull. The introduction of Cheryl Pinch (10 for Four) into the attack caused the run rate to slump and the wickets tumbled. Michelle Evans (16) and Jan Dibley (10 Not Out) held the mid order together with some fine play. The dismissal of Evans saw the tail crumble in the final over to the bowling of Caroline Hill (9 for One) and Karen Dredge (4 for One).

In reply, Eight Ash Green were soon in trouble loosing three quick wickets to the excellent bowling of Min Patel (10 for Two) and Michelle Evans (18 for One). Wynn Smith (8) and Rachel Cull (10) steadied the ship but were out in quick succession to rash shots. Debbie Aylward (25 Retired) marshalled the mid order with Chris Cunningham (15) picking off singles to keep above the run rate, reaching the target with over two overs to spare. Jamie Nestea (15 for One) and Evans (18 for One) were economical but could not wrestle control from the home side.

Harwich v Colchester & EE

No information received!!

FRIDAY 6 JULY 2007

Colchester & EE 54 all out lost to Eight Ash Green 106 for 7 by 52 runs.

Put into bat in this top of the table battle, Eight Ash Green made the most of the opportunity, scoring steadily despite the loss of an early wicket. Opener Di Passfield (25 Retired) together with Wynn Smith (25 Retired) played steadily scoring at 5 per over. With their retirement, Debbie Aylward (13) and Sarah Rose (13 Not Out) forced the score along with the tail enders chipping in to push the score to 106 off their 20 overs. For Colchester Danielle Lavender (11 for One), Francis Mower (10 for One) and Charlotte Mower (22 for Two) were the main wicket takers.

In reply, Colchester started strongly with some hard hitting with Kara Tolman (9) and Danielle Lavender (7) leading the way until Eight Ash Green struck to take three quick wickets. Stella Lazell (11) and Kate Golding (7) regrouped the mid order with some steady play until a devastating spell from Cheryl Pinch (4 for Four) left Carole Warren (10 Not Out) attempted to marshal an inexperienced tail, finally succumbing in the nineteenth over. Wynn Smith (10 for Three), Chris Jones (8 for One) and Debbie Aylward (18 for One) were the other wicket takers.

 

WEFNESDAY 4 JULY 2007

Gt Waltham 97 for 4 bt Harwich 91 for 4 by 6 runs.

On a dark night in July Gt Waltham Ladies gathered at their home ground awaiting the arrival of their opposition, Harwich. The skipperes phone rings its Harwich they are lost. Its ok, they arrive at Gt Waltham just in time to win the toss and put the home side into bat. Openers Mary Shaw (25 Retired) and Becki Wilde (5) started steadily until Wilde gave up her wicket in the 6th over to a top edge into the keepers gloves. Laura Parkin Parkin (17) continued the assault with Fran Johnson (11 Not Out) and Hillary Taylor (11 Not Out) easing the Gt. Wlatham score to 97 off their 20 overs. Harwich put up a fight in the field with the pick of the bowlers being Sophie Southgate (12 for One), Paige Wakefield (16 for One) and Amy Cook (19 for One).

After a quick change over Harwich soon got under way with good performances from their openers, Carolyn Rowland (25 Retired) and Amy Cook (12) After loosing Suzie Brooks for a duck skipper Sophie Southgate (21 Not Out) marshalled the mid order but with Freddie Gilbert (9 Not Out) was unable to reach the required total. Gt Waltham's fielding was tight with Becki Wilde (11 for Three), Fran Johnson (11 for One) and Mary Shaw conceeding onl7 7 runs from her 4 overs. A great win for Wlatham with a good effort from Harwich.

 

 

 

FRIDAY 29 JUNE 2007

Woodham Mortimer 76 for 4 lost to Abberton 105 for 5 by 29 runs.

Abberton arrived at Woodham Mortimer's ground, in total disbelief that the game had not been called off! Well, it was raining a little but did clear very quickly. Woodham's skipper won the toss and invited the visitors to bat. Woodham's bowlers were not quite up to scratch, with Ruth Smith the only wicket taker 3 for 14 including one maiden and Holly Scrivener (0 for 12) and Victoria Brown (0 for 13) keeping the bowling fairly tight.  In spite of 2 excellent run-outs and a brilliant catch a piece for Shirley Smith and Claire Ross, Abberton ended on 105 for 5 The home team and were only able to add 3 to the total when the first wicket fell. However, LauraThorogood (25 not out) soon set about the Abberton bowlers with two massive sixes and a four to move the Woodham total on. V.Brown, H. Scrivener and D. Guppy were the only other bats to make a significant dent in the bowling.  A valiant effort by the Woodham bats but alas, not quite enough!

Gt. Waltham 54 for 8 lost to Eight Ash Green 162 for 0 by 108 runs.

Report to follow

FRIDAY 22 JUNE 2007

Abberton 83 for 8 lost to Colchester & EE 93 for 9 by 10 runs.

No report received

Harwich 93 for 2 lost to Eight Ash Green 112 for 4 by 19 runs.

In a close game, Harwich bounced back from earlier poor performances to give Eight Ash Green a fright as the Green continue to maintain their unbeaten record.

After a delayed start due to a heavy storm, Eight Ash Green batted first on a very slow pitch. Openers Cheryl Pinch (28 retired) and Di Passfield (25 Retired scored steadily although the ball was not running through the wet outfield by so they both opted for the aerial route. Replaced by Rachel Cull (19) and Debbie Aylward (18), the rate slowed with the introduction of Sophie Southgate (15 for 0) and Michelle Mauger (16 for One) into the attack. Loosing their first wicket at 96 in the sixteenth over, 3 further wickets fell with a succession of run outs,  as the Green strived to push the score to 112.

In reply, Harwich got off to a good start with Carolyn Rowland (13) and Amy Cook (26 Retired) carefully accumulating runs mindful of previous collapses. Joined by Sophie Southgate (22), Cook continued to score steadily putting the home side in a strong position. Suzzi Brookes (17 not out)  then joined Southgate, who's stylish stroke play was not suited to the conditions, accelerated in the final overs only to be halted by the bowling of Chris Jones (15 for 0), Debbie Aylward (12 for One) and Cheryl Pinch (18 for One), falling 19 runs short after their 20 overs.

FRIDAY 15 JUNE 2007

Colchester & EE 115 for 7 bt Woodham Mortimer 92 for 6 by 23 runs.

In a close and exciting game, Woodham Mortimer pushed Colchester all the way until finally succumbing to the superior Colchester attack.
Colchester were put into  bat and despite loosing early wickets scored steadily. Kara Toleman (25 retired), Jenny Grinter (17), Sue Davies (17) and Carole Warren (15) pushed the score to a creditable 115 for the loss of 7 wickets. For Woodham Mortimer Ruth Smith (18 for Two) and Laura Thorogood (14 for two) were the main wicket takers.

In reply, Woodham Mortimer lost an early wicket but Ruth Smith (12) and Val Brown (25 retired) kept up with the required rate giving the visitors a change. A late flurry from debbie Guppy (12) was to no avail as Mortimer fell 23 runs short at 92 for 6 at the end of their 20 overs. Kate Golding (7 for Two), 13 year old Sophie Croston (12 for Two), on her bowling debut for Colchester and Danielle lavender (18 for two) were the pick of the Colchester bowlers.
 

Abberton 85 for 8 bt Gt. Waltham 76 for 8 by 9 runs.

Batting first, Abberton got off to a bad start against a strong Gt. Waltham attack but Jamie Newstead (13) and Michelle Evans (11) steadied things with Min Patel (18 Not out) steering the home side to 85 for 8 wickets off their 20 overs. For Gt. Waltham Mary Shaw (10 for Two) and Fran Johnson (16 for Two) were the main wicket takers.

In reply Gt Waltham got off to a good start with opener Mary Shaw (26 not out). Further support from Liz Grymes (11) and Rachel Harper (10) put the visitors in a strong position until a devastating spell from Max Harris (15 for Four) ripped out the tail leaving the visitor's 9 runs short. Min Patel (13 for two) and Jamie Newstead (22 for One) were the other Abberton wicket takers.

 

FRIDAY 8 JUNE 2007

Gt. Waltham 92 for 7 lost to Colchester & EE 96 for 1 by 9 wickets

On what was forecast to be a night of thunderstorms, Colchester won the toss and put Gt Waltham into bad on a warm and sunny evening in Chelmsford.

Gt Walthams openers Beckie Wilde(19) and Mary Shaw(25 retired) started scoring runs steadily, but the Colchester fielders were sharp and kept the runs down.  Once Wilde was bowled by Charlotte Mower (20 for One), Colchester made it difficult for rest of the Waltham batters to pick up runs.  Laura Parkin(9), Fran Johnson(8) and Rachel Harper(6) were the other top scorers.  Sue Davis(10 for Two) and Lorraine Hartley (12 for Two) were the pick of the Colchester bowlers. Great Waltham finished 92-7.

Colchesters opening bat Danniel Lavender(22) and Kara Toleman(25 retired) scored rapidly with Mary Shaw(6 for 0) off 4 overs, the only Waltham bowler able to slow the run rate.  Rachel Harper(26 for One) then bowled Lavender, but Lorraine Hartley(18 not out)) and Francis Mower(11not out) continued the pace requiring only 15.4 overs to complete the victory. 

Harwich 15 all out lost to Woodham Mortimer 16 for 1 by 9 wickets

On a fine evening, Woodham Mortimer Ladies welcomed a sorely depleted Harwich team to their ground.  Having won the toss Woodham Mortimer asked the visitors to bat first.  Facing Woodham's opening bowlers, captain Sophie Southgate (1) and fellow opener Carole Rowland (4), took their place with determination. However, the steady attack of Holly Scrivener (5 for Three) and Victoria Brown (10 for Three) together with focused fielding, culminating in a classy run out, and 2 superbly rock solid catches from new girl Sam Morling, was too much for the visitors who crumbled to 15 all out.

Despite the tight bowling of Harwich, it only took Woodham Mortimer 5.2 overs to reach their target, with new girl Claire Ross(3 not out) and keeper Debbie Guppy(5 not out) taking the honors.

FRIDAY 1 JUNE 2007

Woodham Mortimer 80 for 6 lost to Eight Ash Green 81 for 4 by 6 wickets

Batting first, Woodham Mortimer got off to a good start despite the loss of an early wicket. Laura Thorogood (26retired) and Victoria Brown (15) pushed the score along at a run a ball with some big hitting. Vanessa Smith (11 for Three) applied the breaks as the middle order collapsed. Megan Creasy (15 Not Out) shepherded the tail but with the urgency lost the score crept along with only 16 runs scored off the last 8 overs, eventually reaching 80 for 6 off the allotted 20 overs.

In reply, Eight Ash Green got off to a magnificent start with 65 runs coming off the fist 5 overs with openers Di Passfield (27 Retired) and Venessa Smith (25 retired) matching each other run for run. The introduction of Victoria Brown (3 for Three off 4 overs) into the attack killed the run rate with only Chris Cunningham (15) able to steer the visitors passed the total, taking a further seven overs to score the required 16 runs!

Harwich 63 for 5 lost to Abberton 64 for 5 by 5 wickets


Harwich : Amy Cook Abberton :Gemma Warsap.
Harwich elected to bat on a slow low pitch, losing opener Carolyn Rowland in the first over. Sophie Southgate played straight and scored steadily and found able support in Amy Cook who played some excellent shots before getting a low bounce. Daisy Martin and Freddie Gibert pushed the ball around against a good and accurate Abberton attack and Harwich ended on 63 which seemed that it was not enough.Abberton had a horrendous start losing two wickets to Cooks first over. Gemma Warsap played well and sensibly staying the whole innings apart from 1 ball for her 25. She found excellent support in K Shah and M Harris, the latter hitting an excellent 16. Abberton made the Harwich total with 10 balls to spare. Amy Cook for Hrwich marking this seasons debut with an excellent return of 4 wickets for 5 runs from 3.2 overs. !! year old Chanel gallow again bowled well with 3 overs for 13 runs. An excellent game on a lovely evening.
 

FRIDAY 25 MAY 2007

Gt. Waltham  123 for 6 bt Woodham Mortimer 102 for 4 by 21 runs

The first game of the season for both sides was played on a nice sunny evening at Great Waltham, with Woodham Mortimer winning the toss and
putting Great Waltham in to bat.

Great Waltham got off to a flying start with woman of the match Mary Shaw establishing a opening partnership with Becki Wilde scoring 31 off the first two overs.  Samera bowled Shaw on 22 but Laura Parkin replaced her and batted suberly to retired on 26. Woodhams bowlers, particularly  Thorogood, Scrivener and Gilliers then slowed the Great Waltham run rate and taking a further 5 wickets.  Great Waltham finished 123 for 6.

Woodhams opening batters started off brightly with Smith and Thorogood, woman of the match, scoring runs quickly.  Smith was eventually run out
after excellent bowling and fielding by Parkin and Thorogood bowled by Wilde just shy of retiring. After that Scrivener was then the only other batter who found runs easy to score and ended the game with a 4 to take her to 26 not out.  Unfortunatley it wasnt enough and Great Waltham won by 21 runs. 
 

Colchester & EE  145 for 3 bt Harwich 16 all out by 129 runs

Colchester won the toss and elected to bat first. A steady innings from all batsmen contributed to a record total for the Colchester Ladies. Harwich were unable to score from the efficient Colchester bowling.
Players:
Colchester Danny Lavendar
Harwich Chanel Gallow

Harwich visited Colchester with a put together side including 3 primary school girls. Knowing that a home win was on the cards Harwich gave all  their players a bowl which allowed Colchester with some good batting score a mammoth 145 for 3. Two of the 3 wickets taken by the young girls.
Both D Lavender & K Tolman retired on superb quickfire 25's.Harwich suffered early losses against a very formidable Colchester attack and never recovered. With the top order going and leaving the score at 5 for 5 the end was nigh. The three 11 year olds showed great courage to come in and try to take on the Colchester attack. But the speed and accuracy was too much and Harwich folded giving Colchester a tremendous win inside 11 overs.
 

Abberton  82 all out  lost to Eight Ash Green 102 for 8 by 20 runs

Batting first, Eight Ash Green got off to a good start with Cheryl Pinch (22) and Di Passfield (7) putting on 25 for the first wicket. Maxine Harris (22 for Two) dismissed both openers and the run rate slowed considerably against some accurate bowling. Rachel Cull (14), Nikki Brown (15) and Sue Miller (14) regained control and moved the score onto 102 for 8 wickets off the allotted 20 overs. Alex Henderson (6 for One) was particularly economical with the other Abberton bowlers chipping in with a wicket apiece.

In reply Abberton got off to a disastrous start loosing two quick wickets, however confident play from Jamie Newstead (26 retired) and Michelle Evans (25  retired) pushed the score past 60 until the tail collapsed chasing the victory. Chris Jones (13 for Two), debutante Caroline Hill (22 for Two) were the main wicket takers with Pinch (8 for One) the most economical off 4 overs.

4th. May 2007

Eight Ash Green, 131 for 2 bt Harwich, 77 for 7 by 54 runs.

Current League Champions Eight Ash Green started this seasons campaign with a comfortable victory over Harwich. Batting first, Eight Ash Green raced away with opener Cheryl Pinch (27 retired) forced to retire in the fourth over! Di Passfield (25 retired) and Rachel Cull (25 retired) continued to score at over 8 runs per over. With their respective retirements the rate slowed but Sarah Rose (10), Debbie Aylward (11 Not Out) and Chris Cunningham (18 not out) pushed the total to an excellent 131 off their allotted 20 overs. For Harwich, Sophie Southgate (20 for One) and Kellie Bladon (23 for One) were the wicket takers but 11 year old Chanel Gallow (3 overs for 14 runs), playing her first competitive game, was the most economical and showed much promise.

In reply, Harwich were soon in trouble loosing early wickets to the Green's opening attack. Susie Brooks (25 retired) and Carol Rowland (11 not out) steadied things in the rapidly failing light. They were supported by Kellie Bladon (8). Cheryl Pinch (11 for Three off 4 overs) and Rachel Cull (6 for One) were the pick of the bowlers with Debbie Aylward, Chris Jones and Sue Miller all chipping in with a wicket apiece to restrict Harwich to 77.

Colchester & EE 44 for 8 lost to  Abberton 114 for 2 by 70 runs

No report received