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In a close and exciting game, Maldon, who were without three regular bowlers could not quite finish the Harwich tail before running out of regular bowlers, giving the Home side a chance to put a defendable total on the scoreboard. Lindsay Devoil (10) and Kate Bladon (9) assisted by 'extras' (36!) gave the home side a chance. Excellent bowling from the Ruth Smith (13 for Three) saw her get the wickets she deserved.

The Maldon reply started well with a good opening stand but Sophie Southgate (9 for Two) weighed in with quick wickets, one from each end. Smith(39 Not Out) batted excellently throughout first retiring on a well deserved 25. Steady bowling from Devoil (16 for 5) saw Maldon falter. The catch of the season at first slip was taken by Nimmons sending back a very unlucky Holly Scrivener(3). The catch which was off an edge was taken with a full length dive two inches off the ground. (Seen to be believed)! Maldon needed 10 off the last over and reduced it to 3 off the last ball. Smith, who had returned at the fall of the last Maldon wicket, crashed the ball through the leg side for 2 but couldn't get back for the third run. Again the game was played in excellent spirit and enjoyed by all with a fair result.

Colchester bt Police by default.

Colchester continue their unbeaten run with another comfortable victory accompanied by the background music of Beatles and Stones tunes from Friday night's Proms in the Park. Put into bat, Colchester started slowly loosing two quick wickets until Kara Toleman (21), supported by Frances Mower (18) and Danielle Lavender (10) wrestled control from the Maldon bowlers and pushed the score onto 87 off their 20 overs. Laura Thoroughgood (13 for One), Ruth Smith(16 for One), and Jenny Eva(22 for One) were the Maldon wicket takers. Maldon, chasing a modest 87 were unable to maintain momentum to overhaul the Colchester score due to accurate bowling and some excellent fielding by Colchester with two good catches from Jenny Grinter kept the score rate down. Holly Scrivener (24) held the Maldon response together until she was unlucky to be bowled by Sue Davies (13 for One), a much needed wicket which slowed Maldon down. Charlotte Mower (9 for Three), Kate Golding (9 for Two) and Janet Austin (7 for One) were the pick of the Colchester bowlers.

Abberton bt Police by default

Harwich bt Gt Waltham by default

Colchester maintained there unbeaten record with another high scoring victory. Put in to bat, Abberton openers Sally Cade (9) and Sara Cullis (13) found it difficult to score due to some tight fielding by Colchester. Despite some hard hitting from Lucy Struth (26Retired) and a final flurry from Jenny Manley (21 Not Out) and Alex Shepherd (12 Not Out) enabled Abberton to finish the innings on a respectful 95. For Colchester bowlers Janet Austin (15 for three) and Kate Golding (15 for One) both off 4 overs were the wicket takers.

With two of the Gt Waltham players arrival delayed by accidents on the M25, Eight Ash Green batted first and took full advantage of gaps in the Gt Waltham field with Di Passfield (27 retired), Patsie Mayle (28 retired) and Chris Cunningham (15) striking the ball to all parts complemented by late flurry from Sue Lee (16 Not out), saw the home side reach 126 off their 20 overs. By now with a full team, despite loosing two wickets in the second over, Gt Waltham set about the Eight Ash Green bowlers with Gail Forster (26 Retired), Daryl Poole (25 Retired) and the stylish Helen Lech (25 Retired) hitting a massive seventeen, including a huge six, off one over. With their retirements the rate slowed significantly and they fell well short of the required total in the end. For Eight Ash Green N Brown ( 9 for 0) and Lyn Gunn (12 for Two) were the economical bowlers for the Green.

Police bt Harwich by default - Harwich unable to field a team

Police bt Gt Waltham by default - Gt Waltham unable to field a team

Reports for 17th. June

Batting first Abberton lost two early wickets to the accurate Eight Ash Green bowlers but Sally Cade (28Ret) and Lucy Struth (28Ret) scored steadily. A final flurry from Jackie Wooton (9No) and Tizzy Leary (7No) saw the home side reach 94 with Green's Debbie Aylward(6 for two) and Natalie Baynham (11 for 1) the bowlers of note. In reply The Green had a good start with Cheryl Pinch (10) leading the way. The whole team contributed to the run chase with Karen dredge (19No) and the hard hitting Chris Cunningham(11No) seeing the visitors home with an over to spare. for Abberton, Chris Pettman (8 for Two) was outstanding, ably supported by Michelle snow (14 for 3) and Jackie Wooton (13 for 20.

Put into bat, Police struggled against the Colchester attack despite the valiant efforts of Vicky Phillips (37No) and Sarah Rose (10). Phillips ran out of partners as Police were all out for 79 in 18.3 overs. Di Lavender (6 for 2) was the most economical of bowlers and Di Jay (17 for 3) took the most wickets. In reply Colchester reached their allotted target easily with 5 overs to spare.

Frances Mower (25Ret), Danielle Lavender (17) and Hattie Warren (15) until caught by Helen Barnes taking a high and difficult catch - definitely the catch of the day. Michelle Mauger (10 for 1) and Nicky Gander (31 for 1) were the Police wicket takers.

After winning the toss, Maldon invited Harwich to bat first. It very soon proved to be the correct decision, even though it meant they were fielding in excessive heat! Maldon's bowlers leapt into action and Harwich had to watch as their wickets tumbled, one after the other, in the onslaught. A. Cook (5) and S Brooks (4) being Harwich's best bats. Emily Broadhurst (5 for 4), Holly Scrivener (3 for 2) and Jen Eva (6 for 1) were Maldon's demon wicket takers (using only 8.4 of the allotted 20 overs) and were more than ably supported by their team mates in the field.

Harwich knew they faced an uphill struggle and despite putting on a brave effort could not keep the Maldon batting down, with a Cook (12 for 1) taking the only Maldon wicket to fall. Maldon Ladies won convincingly by 9 wickets.

Batting first Harwich made a good start with Sophie Southgate (13) and C Rowland (16) scoring steadily but accurate Eight Ash Green bowling from Cheryl Pinch (10 for Two), Lynn Gunn (14 for Two) and Natalie Baynham (16 for Two) limited the final total. In reply openers Pinch (25Ret) and Di Pasfield (17) put the Green in a commanding position enabling them to reach their target in the sixteenth over. For Harwich, Southgate (8 for 1) and A Cook (8 for 3) were the wicket takers.

(Editors note:- match report to the newspaper had EAG 76-2, on checking the scant scoresheet EAG actually lost 4 wickets!!!)

Colchester maintained their 5 match unbeaten record with a comprehensive victory over Maldon. Batting first, Maldon were soon in trouble loosing early wickets, only opener Ruth Smith (21) supported by Holly Scrivener (10) showed any resistance. Maldon could only muster 62 runs for 7. The pick of the Colchester bowlers were Danielle Lavender (8 for 3) and Janet Austin (8 for 2). In reply, Colchester batted with some confidence despite the fast and accurate bowling of Ruth Smith (7 for 1). Francis Mower (21 not out) and Danielle Lavender (25Ret) saw the visitors to victory in the sixteenth over. Although Maldon's bowlers performed very well, ably supported by some lovely fielding, further inroads could not be made into Cochester's performance and Maldon were soundly beaten by 9 wickets.

Colchester just managed to keep their unbeaten record, scraping an unexpected win off the last ball! thinking the match was tied, Colchester were awarded the match on count back. batting first Eight Ash green were up against some very tight bowling and were rewarded with two quick wickets. Sue Lee (25Ret) steadied the batting supported by Patsy Maile (9) and Karen Dredge (9). For Colchester Kate Golding (6 for two) and C Mower (13 for two), both off 4 overs were the inform bowlers. In reply EAG bowled tightly initially restricting Colchester until Helen Warren (22No) accelerated the Colchester innings supported by Francis Mower (22). Cheryl Pinch (13 for 20) and the economical Di Aylward (5 for 1) were the best of the EAG bowlers. It was a very tight tense finish after a great catch from wicketkeeper Pasfield off the bowling of Aylward but Colchester just managed the victory.

Police batted first and, with strong winds blowing across the ground and rain threatening, they found it hard to score runs off the Abberton bowling attack. In fact with half the allotted 20 overs gone, Police had managed to amass only 37 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. The run rate hardly improved in the next 10 overs with Police closing their innings on 76 for 6. Only three Police batters made it into double figures. Sharn TAYLOR (17) playing in her first match for 2 years, Sab SAADI (14No) and Lorraine HUGHES (10). All the Abberton bowlers returned good figures but the best were Chris PETTMAN (7 for 2), Jamie NEWSTEAD (7 for 1) and Michelle SNOW (8 for 1). In reply, Sally CADE (28No) opened the innings and finished it too, hitting a four to win the match supported by Sara CULLIS(17). Michelle MAUGER (12 for 1), Sharn TAYLOR (13 for 1) and Min PATEL (10 for 1) were the best of the Police bowlers. A convincing 6 wicket win for Abberton to maintain their challenge for league honours.

Batting first Harwich raced away with C Rowland (26Ret), Sophie Southgate (22) and S brooks (25Ret) with Laura McClement (4 for 1) the most economical bowler supported by Becky Clout (15 for 1) and Rachel Harper (21 for 2). In reply Gt. Waltham were under the cosh by some accurate Harwich bowling from Southgate (4 for 1), A Cook (13 for 3), K Blaydon (12 for 2) and S brooks (11 for 1), all off 4 overs. Becky Clout (12) and Gail Forster (10) were the only ones to reach double figures, resulting in a fine win for Harwich.

Reports for Friday 27th. May.

No report received.

Friday 20th. May.

batting first Gt.Waltham scored rapidly with Hillery Taylor (16), Laura Parkin (19), Beck Clout (25Ret) and Gail Forster (28Ret). The pick of the Maldon bowlers was J. Eva (14-1) and Emily Broadhurst (20-1). In the Maldon reply opener Broadhurst (26Ret) and Holly Scrivener (18) showed some resistance to the accurate Gt. Waltham bowlers who shared the wickets, skipper Clout (15-2), Rachel Harper (24-2) and Taylor (12-2).

Batting first Eight Ash Green set about the Police bowlers with Cheryl Pinch (17), Debbie Ayleward (23) and Sue Lee (26Ret) scoring steadily. A fine spell of bowling by Vicky Phillips (19-3) and Michelle Mauger (16-2) and some athletic catching by wicketkeeper Helen Barnes halted the run flow and limited the Green's final total. In reply the Police started cautiously with Min Patel (20) and Sarah Rose (16) putting up stern resistance, Helen Barnes (23NO) made a valiant attempt to increase the run rate but with the light fading rapidly, ran out of overs. Chris Jones (9-1) and with an excellent final over, Natalie Baynham (15-1) were the pick of the Green's bowlers.

Friday 13th. May.

Batting first, Gt. Waltham got off to a quick start with some hard hitting from Gail Forster (16) supported by Hillery Taylor (6) off the E.A.G. opening attack. First change, Chris Jones (13-2) had success with the first ball of the both her first two overs! This brought Olivia Thorogood (26ret) to the crease, scoring freely she stroked the ball to all corners of the ground. Di Aylward (4-1) returned to stem the flow supported by Patsy Mayle (19-2).  In reply the E.A.G team struggled against the fast accurate bowling of Thorogood (6-3), leaving Chris Jones (27) to lead the resistance supported by R Lindsell (6). last wicket to fall was Jones, run out off the first ball of the final over in a valiant attemp to reach the target. Gail Forster (14-2) and Rachel Harper (17-2), supported by some athletic fielding were the remaining Gt. Waltham wicket takers.

On a bright but mighty cold May evening, Maldon lost the toss and were invited to bat first. With a change to the usual opening order, Maldon went out with a spring in their step, full of enthusiasm. Unfortunately, Abberton's opening bowlers, Jamie Newstead(3-1) and Chris Pettman(1-15) had other ideas and Jen Eva and Emily Broadhurst fell in quick succession, both for 0. It was Ruth Smith (26 retired), Maldon's young vice captain, who steadied the boat with Debbie Guppy (4), Audrey Mitchell (4) and Carol Gillies (6) giving good back up. Tizzy Leary (5-2), Jackie Wooton (9-2) and Michelle Snow (14-1) were the other Abberton wicket takers.  Maldon's bowlers were all fired up, knowing that Abberton needed only 62 to win. However, Openers Sarah Cullis(11) and Amy Findon(16) batted well but fell to the straight bowling of Emily Broadhurst(6-1) and Holly Scrivener(19-1), respectively. The third wicket fell to the wonderful Mother and Daughter team work of Ruth Smith (11-1) and Shirley Smith who took a stunning catch at silly mid-off but this did not prevent Abberton reaching their target off 10 overs.

FRIDAY 6th. May

Colchester 83 - 2 bt Harwich 82 - 5 by 8 wickets.