Sixes Match Report: Game2

The Reekers, being ‘1 and 1’ now faced potentially much stiffer opposition in the ‘Gnomes’ - previous season’s unbeaten victors. A lengthy team debate on whether to bat or bowl ensued, Ingram finally winning the toss and opting for the unanimous decision to take the field. Scowen again opened with a lively controlled spell, and along with Haydon and Comer (A) pressured the Gnomes into some early wickets. Comer (A) didn’t manage to utilise the ball and atmospheric conditions for his notable inswing, often bowling too short - allowing numerous sweeps from the Gnomes’ Durham ‘amateur’. Wickets continued to fall however, due mostly from controlled bowling, eager fielding and the now familiar ‘pressure chat’ throughout the team. This build up of pressure eventually wore the opposition down, Scowen again coming back to finish the job, with only the Gnomes captain scoring 36 from their modest total of 61. Can the Reekers really sustain this bowling and fielding exhibition season – long? The Gnomes are well known for their strong bowling attack and are well rehearsed in defending such a low total. However with 2 regulars missing from the Gnomes team, the chance to inflict a Reekers victory was there for the taking. Reekers replied solidly with Wood batting immaculately, supported by fellow opener Ingram. The fourth over brought the first (and only) wicket of the game - Ingram falling to a swift outsinging yorker. Having taken the shine from the ball and the sting from the attack, Wood moved effortlessly to an unbeaten 25, leaving Comer M and Comer A to try and see the Reekers through. This proved easier than first thought, the Gnomes first change bowling eventually capitulating into dross with the final runs coming from a series of wides. The Gnomes had given up well before this point, and with a noticeable lack of ‘chat’ coming from the field, Reekers cruised home ‘2 and 2’ to an easy and somewhat crushing ‘psychological win’ over the pre-season favourites. Man of the match – a close call between Ali Wood for his opening innings and James Scowen for another good bowling spell - Wood probably sneaking the honours. Now a force to be reckoned with and having proved they can bowl as well as bat, can the Reekers fulfil their potential by sustaining their early season winning performances?


		Lord's Indoor 6-a-side Competition 2000/01, Sunday October 8th Toby Ingram Ali Wood Alex Comer Thomas Haydon James Scowen Murray Comer Game 2: Auld Reekers Vs Gnomes: "Look in the book son” The Reekers, being ‘1 and 1’ now faced potentially much stiffer opposition in the ‘Gnomes’ - previous season’s unbeaten victors. A lengthy team debate on whether to bat or bowl ensued, Ingram finally winning the toss and opting for the unanimous decision to take the field. Scowen again opened with a lively controlled spell, and along with Haydon and Comer (A) pressured the Gnomes into some early wickets. Comer (A) didn’t manage to utilise the ball and atmospheric conditions for his notable inswing, often bowling too short - allowing numerous sweeps from the Gnomes’ Durham ‘amateur’. Wickets continued to fall however, due mostly from controlled bowling, eager fielding and the now familiar ‘pressure chat’ throughout the team. This build up of pressure eventually wore the opposition down, Scowen again coming back to finish the job, with only the Gnomes captain scoring 36 from their modest total of 61. Can the Reekers really sustain this bowling and fielding exhibition season – long? The Gnomes are well known for their strong bowling attack and are well rehearsed in defending such a low total. However with 2 regulars missing from the Gnomes team, the chance to inflict a Reekers victory was there for the taking. Reekers replied solidly with Wood batting immaculately, supported by fellow opener Ingram. The fourth over brought the first (and only) wicket of the game - Ingram falling to a swift outsinging yorker. Having taken the shine from the ball and the sting from the attack, Wood moved effortlessly to an unbeaten 25, leaving Comer M and Comer A to try and see the Reekers through. This proved easier than first thought, the Gnomes first change bowling eventually capitulating into dross with the final runs coming from a series of wides. The Gnomes had given up well before this point, and with a noticeable lack of ‘chat’ coming from the field, Reekers cruised home ‘2 and 2’ to an easy and somewhat crushing ‘psychological win’ over the pre-season favourites. Man of the match – a close call between Ali Wood for his opening innings and James Scowen for another good bowling spell - Wood probably sneaking the honours. Now a force to be reckoned with and having proved they can bowl as well as bat, can the Reekers fulfil their potential by sustaining their early season winning performances?