U15 A v Oundle

Result: Lost by 28 runs

Review: Oundle 129 all out (29 overs) (F. Burns 3 for 32, O. Grayson 3 for 18, H. Brooke 2 for 14) Felsted 101 all out (25.1 overs)

Although the pitches have had to cope with a remarkable amount of rain in the last few weeks, it was good to get a home fixture in, as one of six games we hosted against Oundle.

Bowling first, Harry Brooke and Charlie Duke each took a wicket, before Freddie Burns picked up 3, to leave Oundle in trouble at 64 for 5.  However, they rallied with a few

agricultural blows, taking 24 from the next three overs, before captain Ollie Grayson bowled a remarkable over, bringing two wickets for him, and a run out.  Suddenly 89 for 8, and we were back in control.  Grayson got one more wicket, but an attacking last wicket stand of 26 saw them post a decent final total of 129 all out.

After a steady beginning we were 26 for 0 in reply after 8 overs, but unfortunately Max Malins hit a short ball to point, to fall for 14.  As the run rate began to rise, so did the pressure, and Ollie Grayson fell next, hitting a full toss to square leg, who took a good catch.  At the half way stage, we were only 40 for 2, and needing a run a ball for the remaining 15 overs.  Unfortunately rash shots accounted for the two Toms, Kingham and Latham, in quick succession, James Smith fell cheaply, and Harry Brooke fell as well, and we were 50 for 6.  Freddie Burns with 18 top scored, and although Will Jackson hit the shot of the day first ball, he was not able to repeat Tuesday's heroics.  At least Callum MacDonald (10 not out) put up a fight, as he added 29 for the last wicket with Freddie.

Player of the match: Freddie Burns