1st XI 2006 Results, Reports & Stats
1st XI 2006 Season Results
06/05/06 v. Maresfield (A) Match Abandoned Pev 96-2
Plum Moistens Pev Pallets
A moist start to the season, Wally and Smudger dismissed early before Plum started smashing the ball to all parts, a huge six was greeted by an umpire conference and abandonment as it got moister. We then moistened our lips at the Blackboys Inn on our way home. On a scale of 1-5 i'd have given her one. I'd recommend it.
13/05/06 v. Rye (H) Lost By 6 Wickets Pev 134ao Rye 135-4
Pev Butchered By Baker, But No Candlestick Maker
After Rob lost the toss, normality returns, Pev were invited to bat. Plum and Wally looked great from the off and had little trouble in reaching 50, putting Rye firmly on the back foot. Plum got a good ball from Melrose to pin back his off stump and Smudge departed soon afterwards to a questionable LBW, however, at 94-2 at the halfway point, Pev were looking good and poised for a decent score. Famous last words. The famous Pev collapse reared its ugly head for the first time this season as good balls, bad shots and ugly misfortune, resulted in 134 all out. Blincow was the pick of the Rye bowlers, varying his flight and pace superbly. A great tea was then had, a fine combination of french bread, tasty fillings and various savouries from Mrs Adams, a high early marker set for the rest of the season. Pev needed a good start in the field and got it as Chappers sent back two batsmen straight away, aided by "Rabbit in the headlights" Plum at point, to leave Rye at 6-2. However, Baker down one end rose above the rest and set out to bat through. Finding boundaries, though usually behind the wicket, regularly, he was the dam that the Pev bowling river crashed against. Tel bowled superbly from the garage end and no-one ever looked comfortable against him. He eventually claimed the big guns, Menezes and Baker, but not before the game had been stolen away by Baker.
20/05/06 v. Uckfield Anderida (H) Lost By 23 Runs Uckfield 103ao Pev 80ao
Chappers Heroics Scuppered By Batsmen Pissing Into The Wind
Having won the toss, (that's 2 out of 3 sportsfans!), Rob had no hesitation in putting Uckfield in on a damp wicket in blustery conditions. With another much-changed side early wickets were crucial and besides, it was about time Chappers did something more than bowl a load of maidens, beat the bat dozens of times, and only take 2 wickets. He did indeed bowl loads of maidens, and beat the bat dozens of times, however, in the process he ripped through the Uckfield top order, even bowling at those little wooden things we call stumps a couple of times. With Gav, in his comeback game, providing sterling support into the wind and picking up 3 crucial wickets, it wasn't until a 34-run eighth wicket partnership pushed Uckfield to 103. Chappers finished with the sublime figures of 19-8-36-5, even these not doing him justice. Tea was a relief to get inside from the wind, and it was made even more pleasant by a fine selection of sandwich fillings, including a particularly nice seafood mix, great wafered chocolate bars, and crispy sausage rolls. The crowning glory though was a selection of desserts, including a chocolate gateau and a variety of chesecakes, the strawberry option rated as "succulent", by our nominated sampler Chappers. The sweetness of the cheesecake was rapidly soured when Pev began their run chase. Plum was cleaned up by a quick yorker in the first over and despite 24 from Gav, the top score of the game, a defiant 13 from Uphill Dave, and a couple of late blows from Boxy, the rest of the Pev batting crumbled like the biscuit base of a fruity cheesecake. 80 was all Pev could muster and although Uckfield bowled and fielded exceptionally well to apply the pressure, it was a hugely disappointing effort, with too many batsmen giving away their wickets. On a brighter note, a stop off at the 6 Bells, Chiddingly, was the right medicine and a full team turnout was rewarded by several crisp pints of Harveys and finally a jug from Chappers. Disappoinmting lack of barmaidage prevents too high a rating though. Then on to the Red Lion, Stone Cross, for a party where the beer was good and the gin measures hazy.
27/05/06 v. Willingdon (H) Lost by 66 Runs Willingdon 153-7dec Pev 87ao
Willing-Done
Things went from bad to really bad for the Pev as another feeble batting display let us down again. In awful cricket conditions, Pev won the toss again and elected to field on a wet wicket. Chappers and Jo were both unlucky not to take early wickets as the Willingdon openers struggled to score, but it was not until the thirteenth over that the breakthrough was made. The rare early introduction of Rob by himself conjured up a wicket first ball, as D Lindop prodded at a widish ball and was superbly snaffled at second slip by Gav diving forwards. I t beacme a Hornby catching double as in the next over Craig, a little fortuitously, held on to reward Jo for some superb swing bowling as Staplin tried to free his shackles. At 31-2 Pev looked on top, however, that was to be a false horizon as the third wicket partnership of J Craven (47) and Krause (54) put on 103 runs, aided by some poor bowling and catching. Krause was particularly severe on anything that he could heave through mid-wicket which, contrary to popular textbook opinion, proved to be an awful lot of line and length deliveries. It wasn't until the ressurection of Nick Lewis, feared crippled by the terrible strain his arse has left on his legs, that Pev clawed their way back into the game. In his third over he dismissed Craven with a grubber and followed it up with Ashford, aided by a superb catch from Uphill Dave. When Fuller followed, run out without facing, Krause eventually mishit a heave, and D Craven was pinned LBW by Louis, Willingddon had slipped from 134-2 to 144-7, if only the pressure could have been applied earlier. A declaration at 153 was a great shout considering the pitch and our previous batting efforts. However, Plum and Wally set about the Willingdon bowling attack, Plum particularly severe on Ford, whose previouys two matches had yielded 14 wickets. Plum was forced to retire hurt while looking set at the crease and this hampered the Pev momentum. At 46-0 we lost 2 tame quick wickets, Wally caught on the drive and Uphill continuing his slump in league form with an edge behind. From there it was the same old Pev collapse story as our middle and lower order failed to get stuck in. Willingdon bowled and fielded well to apply the pressure and it was a difficult track to bat on, but it was a meek bottom that we offered to be spanked in the end; batsmen 4-11 offering 0,4,1,2,1,10,3 & 0*. We eventually slumped from 46-0 to 87 all out. Arse.
03/06/06 v. Little Common Ramblers (A) Drew LCR 205-9 49.4 Overs Pev 154-6 43 Overs
Batting Points-I Remember Them
With 9 players on Saturday morning, Pev were thankful just to get 11 on the field come 2 o'clock, particularly on the first warm day of the season, and don't even ask about wicket-keeping kit! But with 11 players, borrowed gloves, and another won toss, Pev took the field, basking in the beautiful June sunshine. Chappers took first blood with a sharp straight ball that thudded into Burnetts pads; although he obviuosly felt he was a trifle unlucky, a fact he would remind everyone of for the rest of the day. Winchester began to play his shots as the two Nicks tired and Pev looked set for a tough afternoon as they progressed to 50-1. However, the introduction of the ever-reluctant Terry Lewis produced almost immediate results. Pleading to be taken off after his first over maiden, his second forced Winchester to slap a wide long-hop straight to Rob in the covers-all planned of course. The Ramblers then suffered a bit of a collapse as Tel bowled Southward, Russ cleaned up Ploughman with a superb swinging yorker and two identical run outs, when the batsmen slipped and could only watch as the bails were whipped off following eager fielding from Gav and Rob, left Ramblers 83-5. However, Smith and Horne set about restoring the innings with quick running and some big, clean hits. The drop of Horne by Chappers early in his innings proved crucial as he went on to dismantle the wilting Pev attack and weakened field with 73*, including several massive sixes and several more just big ones. Russ bowled well and eventually got the wicket of Smith, caught by wicketkeeper, T-Rex Tingley, and Gav and Chappers claimed a bowled apiece at the end. But Horne kept going to the end, taking Ramblers to a score they can only have dreamt of at 122-7. Tea was ok, cocktail sausages being the highlight. Pev needed a good start from the few batsmen in the side but Louis, promoted to open, was out first ball of the second over. Tingles was striking the ball sweetly, but at the other end Gav and Uphill Dave departed to attacking shots. Uphill, on his farewell for 7 weeks game for Pev, was superbly caught at deep long-on while Gav lifted his back foot and was smartly stumped by the Ramblers cheery keeper. At 37-3 even our usual 80 was looking a long way away, but cometh the hour, cometh the boy. Promoted (by himself) to 5, Rob strode to the crease, anxious of his need to leave on time later on. However, along with mentor and role-model Tings, he got his head down and slowly the 1s became 2s and even the odd 4 emerged. Tings took the lead and the field spread as he opened his cuddly, yet strong, shoulders, but soon after passing 50 and the partnership having reached 51, Tings was bowled for 54. Olly Bolwell came to the crease and mixed straight defence with flowing drives for a tidy 17 as a further 37 runs were added and a lesser spotted batting point was finally gained. Olly and Greg departed swiftly to leave Ramblers with a sniff of victory but with the reassuring sight of Chappers at 8 (17* off 12 balls, easy as you like) and Rob in full, sturgid flow, Pev saw it through to the end, gaining 4 whole batting points in the process. Rob completed his maiden league half-century in the penultimate over, finishing on 51*, heroic, stalwart stuff from the tail-end Skipper-richly appreciated by the Ramblers keeper. Lucent bowled naggingly well early on for 2-20 and Melbourne was hugely unlucky not to take more than 1-31 as he beat all batsman many a time. On a reflective note, although Pev scored slowly, and many felt, somewhat accusingly, killed the game (a dead draw in Div 3, shock horror probe!) it is worthing noting that at the 43 overs stage (the whole Pev innings) Ramblers were 155-7, whereas we were 154-6. Horne turned the game with a great display of power hitting, adding 50 in the last 6.4 overs, if only Rob and Chappers had've had a few more overs...
10/06/2006 v. Wadhurst (H) Won by 6 Wickets Wadhurst 95ao Pev 96-4
What A Man, What A Man, What A Mighty Chap-Man
Pev finally managed a win on Saturday at the sixth time of asking. After losing the toss Pev were asked to field. With nine men, Edd, England v Paraguay on telly, an expansive outfield, and a rather warm day, it was gonna be a day for digging deep. Wadhurst got off to a good start with Woods and Tonkin digging in, but scoring was tough as Louis and Chappers were their usual frugal selves. Chappers, in his new role as actual rather than potential/usually unlucky wicket taker, again earned his crust and drew first blood as Woods, softened up by a series of short balls, played back to a straight one and was cleaned up. Just for good measure, Chappers then drew second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth blood, as he ripped into the Wadhurst midddle order. Maintaining a superb line and length at good pace, no batsman looked comfortable against him and he thoroughly deserved the excellent figures of 14-2-22-6. Louis was unlucky to claim only the single scalp of Elkins for all his hard work, before Rob, eventually replacing Chappers for fear of killing him, with two wickets in two balls hastened the Wadhurst end. A hard hit 25 from Everdell pushed the score to 95 and threatened more before Tel dismissed him, courtesy of a flying one-handed catch by Russ at gully. All in all an admirable fielding effort from all the boys in the sweltering conditions; Special mention to Pedro though, who, making his first team debut behind the stumps, took four nimble catches, displayed Ali-esque footwork and is a fireman. Tea was a resplendent affair catered by the ever lovely Carol. Textbook sandwiches, with edges that could cut glass and succulent fillings, and an eclectic variety of cakes, were finished off with a particular favourite of mine, silverskin pickled onions. Fear of bad breath? Don't worry, Carol's catered for everything. A silver dish of mint imperials await you at the end of the line-very Indian restaurant. Very high standard of home teas so far this season, long may it continue. Now to the serious task of chasing 95, not to be sniffed at with our efforts so far this season. A good start was imperative and was duly provided by Plum and Wally. Their partnership was oddly ended for the second successive time by a retired hurt, this time though, "Body of a temple" Wallis was the victim. Plum equalled the joint top score of the game with an uncharacteristic 25 before he, Tings (10), and Craig (0) perished trying to force shots. A patient partnership was required to halt the Wadhurst momentum and Pedro and Louis set about doing this. Mixing solid defence with the occasional splurge, they took Pev past the nervous 80's and on to within sight of the so-far elusive finishing post. Pedro fell for a pert 16, but Pev lost no more wickets as Rob (1*) joined Louis (23*) to hit the winning runs. Finally, a victory.
17/06/2006 v. Robertsbridge (H) Drew Robertsbridge 280-1 dec Pev 194-6
Chase 280-1, On a Hot Day, With Our Reputation!?
Back to drawing ways on Saturday, albeit the arse end of a draw. Rob won the toss again and put Robertsbridge into bat. Despite the significant loss of one -man bowling machine Chappers on the morning of the game, and the presence of three non-first XI players, Pev were still looking to maintain the seasons high bowling and fielding standards. It was not to be. We were twatted to all parts of the ground, failing to bowl a single maiden, as dropped catches and sloppy fielding cost us dear. Excuses and regrets aside, Hawthorne (74), and Collins Snr (100*) and Jnr (89*), batted superbly, cashing in on anything (everything) loose while picking up sharp ones and twos all the way through the innings. Spare balls became an endangered species towards the end of their innings as the Collins boys made hay while the sun shone, negating the grass on the outfield by clearing it. A lot. Russ took the only wicket to fall by the way, although a lot of air shots fell agonisingly close to or in between fielders. A declaration at 280-1 was almost like shooting a 2-legged lame horse. Oh well. Never one to miss out while hay is being made, Plum got the Pev innings off to a rousing start. Dropped early, as all good batsman had to be today, he proceeded to smash 55, losing more balls in the process. However, none of the other batsmen were able to press on after good starts. Tings (17), Gav (21), Pedro (18) and Louis (18) all fell when set and Robertsbridge looked to have a sniff at a victory. However, Rob (6*) proved steady at one end, while Russ went bonus points searching in a hard-hitting calypso 41, before he fell in the last over and a draw was had. Another great tea by Mrs Adams, introducing the dynamic savouries first policy she is hoping to make her own. Curried egg sandwiches and a selection of indian nibbles were particularly impressive.
24/06/2006 v. DPB (A) Lost by 6 Wickets Pev 137ao DPB 139-4
Vegas Hits The Jackpot, But Hamner Clears The Boards
Bit of a belated match report i'm afraid so you'll have to bear with me. I seem to recall losing the toss and being invited to bat. With 5 balls gone and 7 on the board, Pev looked well set for a massive total (ho, ho, ho). However, the sixth ball was dispatched straight to mid-off by Plum to continue his tradition of low scores versus DPB. Our much-vaunted (by us on a Saturday night generally) batting line-up was then further torn to shreds by Steve Hamner. Bowling big in-swingers he dismissed first Plum (1), then James (7) (read dismissal as for Plum), bowled an out of sorts Gav for a duck, and had Spencer caught in the covers (7). After a couple of lusty blows Tings (11) was then superbly snaffled by Penfold off Rose at the other end, to leave us staring down the barrel at 30-5. Our middle order then finally rallied with a much needed half-century stand between the two Nicks. Both looked to defend solidly while looking to capitalise on the rare bad balls. After dispatching Hamner for a big straight six, Chappers somehow managed to drag on a ball that would never have troubled his stumps, howver, his 19 came at a crucial time and blunted the DPB attack for a long while. Louis, finally finding form with the bat in what has been a tough season, continued to pick up runs all around the ground, particularly as Hamner started to tire. Supported by Rob, stoic as ever at one end, a bonus point was finally reached as was Louis's half century, a great knock in the circumstances (us being rubbish). He eventually departed for 64, caught and bowled by the irrepresible Hamner. The tail folded pretty swiftly to A Rose as Olly slapped loosely for a duck, Rob (10) tried to hit out as wickets fell, and Tel got a good 'un first up for another duck. All in all, Louis aside, a pretty poor effort against a DPB side lacking Bentley, but a good recovery from 30-5 and at least something to bowl at. Hamner bowled stupendously in hot conditions and no batsman ever looked comfortable against his in-swing. He eventually finished with 20-7-56-6. Super. We, on the other hand, did not bowl well first up, although the cold-affected Chappers was unlucky not to find the edge of Penfolds bat on more than one occassion. Beck (16) was eventually run out by a great piece of fielding by Olly at mid-on and Higgs (1) fell swiftly, superbly caught by Chappers at slip off Tel, to give Pev a sniff. If Penfold had've been dismissed at this time, the game may have changed drastically, instead Gav and Rob both proceeded to drop him and he went on to make 76 and ultimately win the game. Gav and Wally each took a wicket at the end, including Penfold expertly caught by big Dom over his head at square leg.
01/07/2006 v. Ringmer II (H) Drew Ringmer 222-7 Pev 182-6
Could Be Worse, We Could Be Wayne Rooney
With the distraction of England v Portugal both sides struggled just to get a side out on a hot, sticky day. Rob lost the toss, and was asked to make first use of the fielding facilities. A shocking first over by Russty paved the way for an attacking 96 run opening stand. Both openers took their chances, a lot, we missed chances, a lot, and going at 5 runs an over Pev were on the back foot very quickly. Manling was eventually out for a breezy 53, to a sharp stumping by Kudu off Louis. The tempo then eased slightly and Pev were able to get back into the game a little asd Wynne fell to a fine piece of flight and guile by Wally. More chances were missed as Crees (38), Hart (with a brutal one-legged assault, only ended by a surprisingly apt catch from Perko at long on, 23) and Coddington (41*) tucked into Pevs lightweight attack. Ringmer eventually closed their innings when Louis bowled Easton for a much deserved 5-for. As the only heavyweight in the attack Louis bowled all the way through and was unlucky that more didn't go his way, he eventually finished with 24.3-4-100-5. Tea saw the return of Pauline to the kitchen and it produced excellent results. Thick, crusty sandwiches were a winner, and the chocolate cake, although a bit hard work in the temperature, was tasty. In pursuit Pev got off to an awesome start as Coddingtons, much like Russ's, first over was dispatched for 16 runs by Plum, including a huge cut 6. Plum and James scored rapidly and Pev were looking good at 64-0 off not a lot. However, after Wally departed (18), Plum became bogged down against the intelligent line bowling of Easton, and shortly after reaching his fifty was bowled trying to pull. The middle order all got starts, Pies (22) was run out, and had to be put on an oxygen machine shortly afterwards... Kudu, on his return, hit a fine 30 and Russ a swashbuckling 27, however no-one could push on, and with the match heading for a draw, it was left to the Adams brothers to pinch another batting point and hold on (R 6* E 7*). A fair result for both sides at the end of the day.
08/07/2006 v. Maresfield II (H) Won by 8 Wickets Maresfield 162ao Pev 163-2
Wall-Is The Star
On another beautiful day, Rob again lost the toss, again was invited to take the field, and again Pev got off to a shocking start. This time though it was Chappers whose first over went for 12. However, after this early flurry from Poole, the next over he decided it was his day and took on Plums arm for a quick 2. Now despite his lumbering, dyslexic body, Plum does have a rather useful arm, with great guns (but we'll come to that later), Mr Poole now knows this, 14-1. This quickly became 14-2 as Louis had Bennett caught at slip by Tel off a ball that popped and took his glove. As Chappers and Louis tightened the screws, Maresfield were unable to get away and Wall and Raymond consolidated with a partnership of 47 over 20 overs, helped by some more dropped catches from Pev. Russ came on and bowled tightly again and the fielding was also a much higher standard than previous weeks. As the frustration grew Maresfield batsmen began to play their shots. Enter Terrence Lewis. Swinging the ball in late, the Maresfield batsmen looked all at sea, and constantly a huge swing of the bat only resulted in the ball trickling back down the track. Raymond fell (6 from 64 balls) making the fatal error of playing back to Trance but Lucas and Wall then thretened to take the game away with another steady partnership. At 120-3 with 12 overs to go, Maresfield looked set for a big push. But they reckoned against the efforts of the slow bowling duo of Wally and Trance, and the superb efforts from the fielders. Wall fell caught and bowled to Wally for a fine 60, and the a collapse followed. Poplett heaved a quick 15, before being caught and stumped by Kudu off Wally, Wally then picked up Aldred (5) who chipped a catch to Rob in the covers, Lucas (36) caught hoiking a full toss straight up to Chappers, who finally took a catch, and Trance had Smith (3) stumped sharply, another suicidal run out accounted for Marchant (1) this time the honours to Chappers, and Tel cleaned up the last man Rowling (1). From 120-3, Maresfield had slipped to 162 all out. Superb bowling effort from Tel 14.5-1-36-3 and Wally 6-0-29-4, backed up for once in the field. Tea was a Tessa Wallis number and didn't disappoint. My particular favourite was the cheese and coleslaw sandwiches, a mature cheddar combined with the coleslaw gave it a slightly tangy flavour which was delicious. So good in fact, I went back for seconds. Going out to bat Pev were looking for a good start to settle our anxieties. Instead our form batsman, Plum, was sent packing for 0, and, after a brief cameo, Gav followed (17), both bowled by Poole. At 31-2 many of the watchers on the veranda, myself included were touching cloth, particularly as our batting record has not been good this season (see above). Instead we lost no further wickets, as Wally and Kudu put on an unbroken 132-run partnership to comfartably seal the game. Kudu, in his farewell game for the summer, played sensibly to pick up the ones and twos and the odd boundary, for a very mature 43*. Wally, after a slow start was back to his sublime best. Cutting and driving with authority the ball raced to all parts of the ground, including a 24 run over off Raymond including four 4's and a towering effortless on-driven 6. Finishing on 85* he completed a sublime all-round performance. Beautiful. The result was celebrated in true Pev fashion with a fine team effort in the pub, ale and pimms flowed and we were priveleged to a glimpse of the Proclaimers, followed by an intoxicating chinese and more gratuitous viewings of Plums guns, they are massive. Great day, great 30 points.
15/07/2006 v. Rye (A) Lost By 4 Wickets Pev 162ao Rye 166-6
Rye-p For The Plucking
Pev travelled to Rye with a much weakened side from the previous weak and it only got worse as Rob lost the toss. However, at 120-0 at the 25-over stage, things looked decidely brighter. Plum (56) and Wally (63) had put the Rye bowlers to the sword, however once Paine and Blincow had settled, and Pev lost one wicket, the wheels came off in spectacular fashion. From 120-0 we collapsed to 162 all out. Varying degrees of batting ineptitude played a part, but the two Rye bowlers bowled very well and with great control to apply the pressure. Dropped catches played a huge part in Rye's pursuit as we shelled several key chances, particularly Menezes early on, who steadied the Rye ship after they had slipped to 53-3. Opening up with slow bowling, both Rye openers struggled with the lack of pace, Hamilton (7 from 51 balls) departed with the score at 45 and J Osborn (39) and Cook (5) soon followed, both to the guile of Wally. Menezes and G Osborn (30) then put on 56 and despite tight spells from Rob (2-42) and Chappers (1-10), A Khan survived some scares to hit 32* to take Rye home.
22/07/2006 v. Uckfiled Anderida (H) Drew U.A. 238-2 Pev 190-6
If Catches Won Matches...
Dropped catches again proved Pev's downfall as one man, rather than a team, benefitted from the Pev slippery fingers. Having won the toss and asked Uckfield to bat, Pev made two early break-throughs with Collier (7) caught behind off Russty and C Vascher (20) expertly held at slip by Tel off Chappers. However, after that we estimate that we dropped Cullingford 13 times as he hit 120*, and Holman a steadier 63*. Bum. Oh well, credit to the pair, they batted superbly and also did well to maintain their concentration amongst the farce. Many got starts in the Pev reply but few were able to press on as Uckfield bowled tightly and, rather unfairly, held their catches. Tingles hit another so nearly 50 (44) and Russty smote a fierce 26, but no serious threat to the Uckfield total was maintained and it was left to Chappers (18*) to pinch us a few batting points, and the Craig (17*) to blunt the bowling attack, more often than not with various parts of his body.
29/07/2006 v. Willingdon (A) Lost By 4 Wickets Pev 158ao Willingdon 160-6
Pure Ag-Russ-ion
Next up for the struggling Pev were league leaders Willingdon. They won the toss and had no hesitation in putting the Pev in to bat. A good start was required but both Plum and Wally fell with the score on 18. Wally to an absolute beauty from C Lindop. Tings and Russty set about restoring the innings with contrasting innings in a partnership of 78. Tings looked to consolidate with singles and the odd 4, while Russty took the attack to Willingdon. His maiden 50 for the club was a brutal attack and thrust the Dons onto the back foot, his three massive sixes had to be fetched back by a courier. However, when Russty (50) eventually fell to the teasing slow bowling of Shimmons, and Tings (21) steered a catch to the covers off Thompson, the wheels fell off again. Louis (23) and the Craig (1) fell to lazy shots off the perservering Ford, Chappers (23) was striking the ball well before he ran himself out, Rob (2) and Dom (1) played lazy shots to Shimmons, and he took the final wicket for figures of 4-14 when Stu (1) danced down the track to be bowled, playing over the ball despite only being 4 foot tall. Tea was a tasty number. A coronation chicken sandwich being one of the many high points.
In reply, the Pev bowling effort was led by one man, the mighty Chappers, who single-handedly made the Dons batting line up work for their victory. After a streaky opening partnership of 54 between D Lindop (24) and Richards (20), Chappers tore into the batting. From 54-0, he removed Richards and Lindop, both beaten for pace, had Krause caught first ball by Wally and Trewin caught and bowled for another duck. After a couple of lusty blows Tutt (17) was caught behind and Shimmons (15), batting bravely after being hit on the head by a vicious bouncer first ball, was eventually cleaned up to leave the Dons struggling at 97-6. At this stage Chappers had the sublime figures of 6-37. However, as he tired, and the penetrating bowling couldn’t be matched at the other end, the Dons pressed on. Ashford (37*) and Thompson (23*) saw them home, not without scare, with a partnership of 63. A missed opportunity really but take nothing away from Chappers. His 17-4-42-6 was a thing of beauty.
05/08/2006 v. Little Common Ramblers (H) Lost By 2 Wickets Pev 175ao LCR 176-8
Not Him Again
Having lost the toss and been invited to bat again, Pev got off to the worst possible start when Plum was cleaned up off the first ball of the game, playing over a full one from Priddy. A steady partnership between Wally and Tings took Pev to 66-1, but the introduction of B Smith sent us spiralling to 71-5. Wally (26), Tings (35) and Scoot (0) got bowled attempting to play various shots to straight balls, before Louis (0) chipped to mid-off. When Horne cleaned up the Craig and Pedro, both for 8, Pev were in the mire at 99-7. Step forwards Chappers, again. All season his bowling has been superb, now he finally remembered how to bat as well. In partnership with Rob (3) he put on 54, first consolidating, then smashing the LCR attack to all parts. Of the last 87 runs to be scored he hit 70 of them, including 9 fours and 3 colossal sixes. Pev closed on 175, a total to defend.
Our total looked even better when LCR lost two wickets in the first over, Crathern and Lavender both departing for ducks to Chappers, then when Louis cleaned up Rahmani and Smith, both for 1, LCR were 3-4. A slow recovery was mounted by Burnett (30) and Priddy (22) but it wasn’t until the entrance of Horne that LCR looked to have a chance. Meredith (2) and Plowman (1) departed towards the end but Horne played a superb lone hand. He was particularly severe/brutal on Rob and Wally, hitting 7 sixes in his match-winning 91*, seeing LCR home in the penultimate over. Louis bowled very well to pick up 5-27 but he did only have to bowl 5 balls at Horne.
12/08/2006 v. Wadhurst (A) Won By 78 Runs Pev 238-2 Wadhurst 170ao
Wonder-Wally
Pev travelled to Wadhurst knowing that anything less than a victory would probably see us consigned to relegation. With a team of physical wrecks having just finished cricket week and miserable weather it was going to be an uphill struggle. Rob duly lost the toss and Plum and Wally duly made their way out to bat. A good start was made as Wally continued his fine cricket week form and Plum watched and admired from the other end as he tried to hi his way out of a paper bag. Wally offered one chance when he was dropped at square leg in the 20s, how costly would that be considering he averages about 100 against Wadhurst!? At 67-0 the rain came. Tea was taken as time was lost and by the time it was finished so was the rain. Plum departed for 33, caught trying to force the pace, at 102-1, but Tingles entered the fray and quickly got going. By this stage Wally was hitting boundaries at will, caressing the ball to all parts of the ground. They put on 85 in no time, Tings hitting 3 sixes, before being cleaned up after the third one for 33. Gav, not to be outdone, hit 22* off 16 balls to hasten the declaration. But the star off the show was Wally. When Rob declared at 238-2, Wally had hit 145*, including 23 fours and 3 sixes. Costly drop indeed.
With the weather closing in Pev needed early wickets and they were duly provided by the Craig. Bowling short and wide with a hint of swing he dismissed the first five Wadhurst batsmen. Having hit 8 from Craig’s first 3 balls Everdell tried one leg side hit too many and skied it to be claimed by Keeper Tingles, J Penny (10 from 5) slapped one to Dom at point, Notley (4) pulled to Plum at mid-wicket, Tonkin edged a good away swinger to be smartly caught low by Tings for a duck, and Piper fell for the same score, or lack of, to the same combination. Five wickets, all caught, and Wadhurst were struggling at 40-5. Some of the shot selection was interesting to say the least. Gav then got in on the action with the key wicket of Pratt, who had batted steadily up to this point, bowled for 30. A partnership of 47 between Elkins, who had been dropped by Dom early on, and J Mitchell kept Wadhurst in the hunt, particularly as their run rate was well up on the required rate. But after Gav broke the partnership having Elkins LBW for 45, wickets tumbled. Terry Lewis mesmerized the tail end in the gloom, he had Mitchell (27) caught superbly at deep mid-wicket by a hurtling Plum, teased P Penney into a lofted drive straight to the Craig at mid-on for the third duck of the innings, and claimed the last wicket with a top-edged pull from Rix spiralled into the hands of Russty at square leg, who redeemed himself with a safe pouch. 30 points in the rain then, blimey.
19/08/2006 v. Robertsbridge (A) Won By 8 Wickets R'Bridge 149ao Pev 151-2
Nick-ers-Bag-The-Glory
Blimey. Having won 2 previously for the whole season, Pev travelled to Robertsbridge and made it 2 from 2, giving us a serious chance of escaping the drop. The day started well with the Pev only having to make one change, the returning Louis in for the absent Russ. The good start continued with a won toss, the first for a while and Rob duly invited the Bridge to bat. They got off to a slow start against tight bowling but with few scares on a good pitch and quick outfield Pev had to work hard and maintain the pressure, something we had struggled to do earlier in the season. The breakthrough came when the out of sorts Chappers had B Collins, the Bridge danger man, caught by Wally in the covers for 3. In the next over the same combination accounted for Elston (5) as Wally intercepted a scorching drive, again in the covers. At the other end, Louis was keeping the pressure cooker firmly on high. Powell briefly threatened to take the game away from Pev with a hard hitting 31 but after drinks, and with the Bridge handily placed at 76-2, he received a brute of a lifter from Chappers and could only glove it to Tingles behind the stumps, who snaffled a fine one handed catch in front of 1st slips nose. Butcher then departed for a duck, bowled by Louis and Goodsell, who had batted steadily up till now, had a rush of blood and took Gav on at mid on for a quick single, one fantastic slide and direct hit later, the Bridge were struggling at 87-5. The batsmen then tried to score quick runs as they began to run out of overs to set a decent target. D Collins (21) was eventually caught and bowled at the fifteenth opportunity by Louis, who then had Key (1) and Newman (4) smartly taken by Craig and Rob respectively, and cleaned up T Collins (6), who attempted to hook a length ball. Brett showed some late resistance with 25* but he was stranded as Chappers clamied last man Hughes (1), superbly caught by Tings, again one handed. Chappers and Louis bowled all the way through for 24.3-6-64-4 and 24-8-72-5 respectively. Louis maintained superb line and length throughout and fully deserved his 5fer, Chappers only bowled averagely for his high standards. The ground fielding and catching to back them up was also superb, supporting the bowlers efforts all the way through. Tea was a veritable banquet. My particular highlights were the succulent prawn mayonnaise sandwiches, something I don’t feel we see enough of, and the chicken nuggets.
Pev needed a good start to ease any jitters and it was duly provided by Plum and Wally. Plum (27) began to look more like his old self as he combined some massive blows with some even massiver swings and misses. He was especially severe on T Collins, taking 14 from one over. His innings was ended in its prime by a prolonged LBW appeal, which was eventually given. 43-1 nearly became 43-2 as Tingles was almost caught napping by a quick pick up and throw by the bowler and in the next over was dropped behind. Various bowlers (and wicket keepers) were tried as Wally stepped it up a gear and began to hit the boundaries all around the ground, at the other end Tings (24*) batted assuredly to deny the Bridge another sniff of a point. A tough chance was shelled at long on as Wally hit the single for his 50 but after that he unleashed his shots with gay abandon, putting the bowlers to the sword. Wally was dismissed within sight of the finishing post to a tired cut for 74, but no further points were surrendered as Gav smashed a 4 to end proceedings.
26/08/2006 v. DPB (H) Match Abandoned Pev 210-1 DPB 190-2
Pev Still In The Dark Over Relegation Fight
A match that started brightly for Pev ultimately ended in a result that neither side will be happy with. Having lost the toss and been put in on a wet wicket Pev got off to a steady start against some testing bowling. Plum and Wally carried on with their good form from the last match, and 1s and 2s began to blossom into boundaries, particularly as Plum began to find his range. The wet conditions made both bowling and fielding difficult, and it wasn't until the 27th over that DPB made the breakthrough, Wally caught by the Rose father and son combo for 59, with the score at 130. However, that was to be the only wicket to fall as Tings joined Plum to add 80 in only 15 overs. Plum eventually finished on a fine 89*, as Pev declared on 42 overs for maximum bowling time. Tings made a quick 41*. The DPB reply should have started with the early dismissal of Bentley, however, Pev contrived to drop him twice before he had reached double figures. This proved to be very costly as he proceeded to smote a classy 121 all around the Rec in double quick time, single-handedly leading DPB towards their target. Bentley eventually fell to Tel who bowled well (9-1-29-1) amongst plenty of dross. With DPB seemingly set for victory at 190-2, the match unfortunately had to be abandoned due to very poor light.
02/09/2006 v. Ringmer II (A) Match Abandoned Pev 248-4
She Don't Wanna Marry Richard
A disappointing end weather wise to what has been a good end of season for Pev. We managed to stay up! Having travelled to Ringmer and chosen to bat, form man Wally fell early to a good catch on the mid-wicket boundary for 4 and Plum soon after for 15. At 42-2 the match was interestingly poised. Enter two particularly interesting batsmen, Tings and Gav. Tings middled the ball from the start but continuously found those pesky fielders, forcing him to pick up just 1s and 2s. Gav decided, after a rubbish season, that he was going to go out in style. Taking the bowlers on on the short boundaries Gav quickly began to pick up boundaries, particularly through mid-wicket. After a short rain break, Tings joined the party. Overs 8-15 went for 58 runs, 16-20 47 runs, and 20-23 45 runs. The last period also brought about the fall of Gav, caught at long-off for 92, his highest score for the Pev. It included 7 sixes and 7 fours, one square driven six ended up in the pond! Apparently short boundaries square suit Gav! Twas an exhibition of nonchalant strokeplay, the return of Holder for a second spell was even met with a shimmy and a whip over mid-wicket for a rather large six. Not to be forgotten, Tings was in full swing at the other end. Being a bigger, stronger man, he chose the larger straight boundaries for his sixes (four of them), one reaching the playground. However, Tings also chose the jug avoidance route and perished, bowled by Crees, for 98. The rain followed soon after and play was halted with Pev at 240-8 after only 29 overs. Tea was fantastic, and we had plenty of time to enjoy it. The route back was evenly spaced out by various pubs. The bulk of the night was spent in the Six Bells wnere they had an awesome band. My, how we rocked the night away, singing our little hearts out. Then onto Eastbourne for a brief nightcap and kebabery. This led to the now immortal, "She Don't Wanna Marry Richard" line, absolute classic, ask Plum. A lovely end to an average season. I think we've drunk more pints of Harveys then scored runs, but one must get their priorities right I guess...
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2006 Final League Table
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Pl |
W |
D |
L |
Ab |
Bat |
Bowl |
Bon |
Pts |
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
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Rye 1st XI |
18 |
10 |
5 |
2 |
1 |
39 |
142 |
181 |
390 |
|
Willingdon 1st XI |
18 |
9 |
6 |
3 |
0 |
61 |
125 |
186 |
376 |
|
Ringmer 2nd XI |
18 |
5 |
5 |
4 |
4 |
64 |
79 |
143 |
299 |
|
Uckfield Anderida 1st XI |
18 |
4 |
7 |
5 |
2 |
80 |
88 |
168 |
296 |
|
Robertsbridge 1st XI |
18 |
5 |
6 |
4 |
3 |
67 |
58 |
125 |
282 |
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Little Common Ramblers 1st XI |
18 |
4 |
9 |
3 |
2 |
77 |
107 |
184 |
282 |
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Pevensey 1st XI |
18 |
4 |
5 |
7 |
2 |
66 |
96 |
162 |
261 |
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Maresfield 1st XI |
18 |
2 |
7 |
6 |
3 |
89 |
77 |
166 |
253 |
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Wadhurst 1st XI |
18 |
3 |
6 |
6 |
3 |
53 |
81 |
134 |
231 |
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D.P.B. Eastbourne |
18 |
1 |
8 |
7 |
2 |
103 |
85 |
188 |
221 |
Bowling
| Name | Matches | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wkts | B/B | 5wkts | Econ. | Average |
| Rob Adams |
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65.4 |
5 |
362 |
8 |
2-8 |
0 |
5.54 |
45.25 |
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Nick Chapman |
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159.4 |
40 |
413 |
29 |
6-22 |
3 |
2.59 |
14.24 |
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Stuart Fielder |
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3 |
|
30 |
|
|
|
|
|
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Craig Hornby |
|
16.5 |
3 |
106 |
5 |
5-46 |
1 |
6.42 |
21.20 |
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Gav Hornby |
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54.5 |
4 |
271 |
8 |
3-35 |
0 |
4.47 |
33.88 |
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Nick Lewis |
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134.3 |
43 |
417 |
21 |
5-27 |
3 |
3.10 |
19.86 |
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Terry Lewis |
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103.4 |
19 |
369 |
13 |
3-4 |
0 |
3.57 |
28.38 |
|
Jo Moffat |
|
21 |
6 |
51 |
2 |
1-21 |
0 |
2.43 |
25.50 |
|
Mike Stoneham |
|
3 |
|
39 |
|
|
|
|
|
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Mike Tingley |
|
3 |
|
36 |
|
|
|
|
|
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James Wallis |
|
37.1 |
2 |
187 |
9 |
4-29 |
0 |
5.04 |
20.78 |
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Russ Williams |
|
60 |
7 |
268 |
4 |
2-32 |
0 |
4.47 |
67.0 |
Top five bowling performances
N Chapman 6 for 22 Wadhurst H 10 June
N Chapman 6 for 42 Willingdon A 29 July
N Lewis 5 for 27 LCR H 5 August
N Chapman 5 for 36 Uckfield A 20 May
C Hornby 5 for 46 Wadhurst A 12 August
Batting
| Name | Matches | Inns | N/O | Runs | H/S | 50's | 100's | 4's | 6's | Average | Catches |
|
Rob Adams |
18 |
11 |
5 |
90 |
51* |
1 |
0 |
|
|
15.0 |
9 |
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Nick Chapman |
15 |
9 |
2 |
158 |
70 |
1 |
0 |
|
5 |
22.57 |
3 |
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Dom Groenen |
8 |
4 |
1 |
8 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
2.67 |
2 |
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Craig Hornby |
13 |
7 |
1 |
46 |
17* |
0 |
0 |
|
|
7.67 |
7 |
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Gav Hornby |
11 |
10 |
2 |
198 |
92 |
1 |
0 |
|
8 |
24.75 |
2 |
|
Nick Lewis |
15 |
10 |
1 |
155 |
64 |
1 |
0 |
|
|
17.22 |
1 |
|
Terry Lewis |
16 |
6 |
5 |
12 |
4* |
0 |
0 |
|
|
12.0 |
3 |
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Chris Pedroza |
5 |
4 |
1 |
45 |
18 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
15.0 |
6 |
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John Plumley |
17 |
17 |
2 |
491 |
89* |
5 |
0 |
|
12 |
32.73 |
3 |
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David Temple |
5 |
4 |
0 |
15 |
13 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
3.75 |
2 |
|
Mike Tingley |
14 |
14 |
3 |
430 |
98 |
2 |
0 |
|
12 |
39.09 |
6 |
|
James Wallis |
16 |
16 |
3 |
586 |
145* |
4 |
1 |
|
5 |
45.08 |
8 |
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Russ Williams |
10 |
6 |
1 |
159 |
50 |
1 |
0 |
|
4 |
31.80 |
2 |
Also batted: Adam Llewellyn-Smith (30, 43*); Lee Waters (22)
Top five batting performances
J Wallis 145* Wadhurst A 12 Aug
M Tingley 98 Ringmer II A 2 Sep
G Hornby 92 Ringmer II A 2 Sep
J Plumley 89* The Boards H 26 Aug
J Wallis 85* Maresfield H 8 July
2006 Highest Partnership For Each Wicket
Wicket Runs Opponents Partnership
1st 130 The Boards H 26 Aug J Plumley 89* and J Wallis 59
2nd 104 Robertsbridge A 19 Aug J Wallis 74 and M Tingley 24*
3rd 159 Ringmer II A 2 Sep M Tingley 98 and G Hornby 92
4th 60 Uckfield H 22 July M Tingley 44 and R Williams 26
5th 37 LCR A 3 June R Adams 51* and O Bolwell 17
6th 50 Robertsbridge H 17 June R Williams 41 and R Adams 6*
The Boards A 24 June N Lewis 64 and N Chapman 19
7th 47 The Boards A 24 June N Lewis 64 and R Adams 10
8th 54 LCR H 5 Aug N Chapman 70 and R Adams 3
9th 18 LCR H 5 Aug N Chapman 70 and D Groenen 2
10th 14 Rye H 13 May R Adams 9 and T Lewis 3*
14 Uckfield A 20 May N Gearing 10 and T Lewis 3*
Partnerships of over 100
159 Ringmer II A 2 Sep Tingley 98 and G Hornby 92 3rd wkt
130 The Boards H 26 Aug J Plumley 89* and J Wallis 59 1st wkt
120 Rye A 15 July J Plumley 55 and J Wallis 63 1st wkt
114 Maresfield H 8 July J Wallis 85* and A L-Smith 43* 3rd wkt
104 Robertsbridge A 19 August J Wallis 74 and M Tingley 24* 2nd wkt
102 Wadhurst A 12 August J Plumley 33 and J Wallis 145* 1st wkt