Saturday 28th April 2013
1st XI v Shenfield (H)
Shenfield 119-8
Felsted 122-0
Felsted Won by 10 Wkts
The first game to kick off this year’s National 20/20 competition was against Shenfield and although the fielding performance had room for improvement, the batting of Hebron (52) and Hussain (53) saw the XI pass the total comfortably in the 14th over.
Felsted Ramsay Group Man of the Match: Jack Hebro
1st XI v Ipswich (H)
Felsted 134-5
Felsted 129-7
Felsted Won by 5 Runs
Ipswich won their first game and it looked like this would be the key game of the day. It was a close affair and both teams could and should have done better. Felsted failed to capitalise on a good start with Hebron (50) again leading the way with some classy batting. The batting fell away, but a 6 of the last ball from Cox gave Felsted some momentum going into the field. Ipswich matched Felsted until the 15th over, when wickets started to fall and the rate lifted. Burns who had bowled well held his nerve in the last over, after Burslem had rescued the initiative (2-14) for Felsted.
Felsted Ramsay Group Man of the Match: Tommy Burslem
1st XI v St Joseph’s Ipswich
St Joseph’s 98 -8
Felsted 99-7
Felsted Won by 3 Wkts
All was going to plan when St Joseph’s closed on 98, when Felsted found themselves at 0-3 after a hat-trick in the first over of the reply. Hebron, Hunter-Jordan and Cox were the victims and the duck got passed quickly around as batsmen scuttled for pads. Foley who had bowled well all day steadied the ship and if it hadn’t been for some poor shot selection from Foley and Hoare (who had witnessed the hat-trick from the safety of the non strikers end, the game would have been over earlier. However, it was left for Hussain to see the side over the line with help from Kilpatrick and Burslem, who themselves didn’t want a red inker! The next round will be announced asap.
Felsted Ramsay Group Man of the Match: Jake Foley
Tuesday, 30 April 2013
U14 B v Bedford
Saturday 27th April 2013
Captain Jamie Metson lost the toss and the opposition put Felsted into bat under leaden skies. The Bedford pace attack proved to be a formidable proposition on a grassy wicket and once a promising partnership between Angus Muir and Ronan Willis was broken, the middle order collapsed quickly; resulting in a disappointing total of 43 all out. However, it is greatly to the team’s credit that they then made Bedford fight every inch of the way in their chase. Captain Jamie Metson marshalled his troops ably and Joe Lodge bamboozled the opposition batsmen with his accurate, looping left arm spinners to return excellent figures of 5-2-6-2. With Ronan Willis also bowling a testing spell of away swing from the Garnetts End and accurate bowling from Beau Carter and Seb Stoner, the opposition batsmen were starved of run making opportunities. It is testament to the accuracy and discipline of the Felsted bowlers that it took Bedford 20 overs to overhaul the Felsted total; and not a single wide or no ball was bowled. An improvement in the batting should therefore ensure the team victories in upcoming fixtures!
Captain Jamie Metson lost the toss and the opposition put Felsted into bat under leaden skies. The Bedford pace attack proved to be a formidable proposition on a grassy wicket and once a promising partnership between Angus Muir and Ronan Willis was broken, the middle order collapsed quickly; resulting in a disappointing total of 43 all out. However, it is greatly to the team’s credit that they then made Bedford fight every inch of the way in their chase. Captain Jamie Metson marshalled his troops ably and Joe Lodge bamboozled the opposition batsmen with his accurate, looping left arm spinners to return excellent figures of 5-2-6-2. With Ronan Willis also bowling a testing spell of away swing from the Garnetts End and accurate bowling from Beau Carter and Seb Stoner, the opposition batsmen were starved of run making opportunities. It is testament to the accuracy and discipline of the Felsted bowlers that it took Bedford 20 overs to overhaul the Felsted total; and not a single wide or no ball was bowled. An improvement in the batting should therefore ensure the team victories in upcoming fixtures!
Monday, 29 April 2013
U15 A v Bedford
Saturday 27th April
Result: Felsted lost by 7 wickets
Felsted 215/2 (30 overs) (H. Hoare 61 not out, A. Jackson 111)
Bedford 217/3 (28.5 overs) (G. Hitchcock 2/45)
Felsted arrived at Bedford, having driven through some heavy downpours, with threatening skies overhead. However, the game started on time, with the pitch having been covered, and Felsted were asked to bat. Again, Henry Hoare and George Hitchcock got off to a positive start, before Hitchcock fell for 19. This brought Alex Jackson to the crease, who announced his arrival with a cover driven four first ball, and a flick through midwicket for four to his third delivery. He went on to play a quite outstanding innings of 111, made in just 67 deliveries, and featuring 7 sixes, adding 174 with Hoare, who expanded his own game to make 61, again batting through the innings. Bedford were ragged, and a half time total of 215 left Felsted in a very strong position.
An early wicket for captain Henry Hoare, and a second for George Hitchcock seemed to strengthen Felsted’s hand, but Bedford kept up the scoring rate, and despite the best efforts of the bowlers, Felsted could not dismiss opener Kalyan. Brodie and Gilham, the two left arm spinners tried to get some control, but Bedford kept the run rate within reach, and with Kalyan going on to make 127 in 93 deliveries, they won with 7 balls to spare. He had offered two chances that were not taken, and it is still hard to believe how this game slipped away, but he struck the ball beautifully, and Felsted never enjoyed a sustained period of control in the field.
Player of the match: Alex Jackson
Result: Felsted lost by 7 wickets
Felsted 215/2 (30 overs) (H. Hoare 61 not out, A. Jackson 111)
Bedford 217/3 (28.5 overs) (G. Hitchcock 2/45)
Felsted arrived at Bedford, having driven through some heavy downpours, with threatening skies overhead. However, the game started on time, with the pitch having been covered, and Felsted were asked to bat. Again, Henry Hoare and George Hitchcock got off to a positive start, before Hitchcock fell for 19. This brought Alex Jackson to the crease, who announced his arrival with a cover driven four first ball, and a flick through midwicket for four to his third delivery. He went on to play a quite outstanding innings of 111, made in just 67 deliveries, and featuring 7 sixes, adding 174 with Hoare, who expanded his own game to make 61, again batting through the innings. Bedford were ragged, and a half time total of 215 left Felsted in a very strong position.
An early wicket for captain Henry Hoare, and a second for George Hitchcock seemed to strengthen Felsted’s hand, but Bedford kept up the scoring rate, and despite the best efforts of the bowlers, Felsted could not dismiss opener Kalyan. Brodie and Gilham, the two left arm spinners tried to get some control, but Bedford kept the run rate within reach, and with Kalyan going on to make 127 in 93 deliveries, they won with 7 balls to spare. He had offered two chances that were not taken, and it is still hard to believe how this game slipped away, but he struck the ball beautifully, and Felsted never enjoyed a sustained period of control in the field.
Player of the match: Alex Jackson
Wednesday, 24 April 2013
1st XI v New Hall
Felsted Won by 76 runs
Felsted 170-9 (Foley 35, Malins 30, Hussain 29)
New Hall 94 all out (Foley 5-25)
Felsted posted an excellent 170-9 in their 20 overs and will be a little disappointed they didn’t score more after a ill disciplined completion to the innings saw wickets fall. New Hall stuck to the task in this warm up 20/20 match prior to the National Competition starting on Sunday for Felsted. The batsman all got starts at the top of the order and although someone should have gone on to score a 70/80, it allowed all the team a chance in the middle. New Hall started their reply in some style and the openers put Price and Burns to the sword as they missed their lengths on the day. At 70-1 from 8 overs it was a surprise to see them fall away so sharply to 94 all out, but the introduction of spin found New Hall struggle and Jake Foley after an indifferent first over, made life tough for the batsmen. The game has highlighted some areas to work on for Sunday and with Bedford wanting an ICC 50 overs game on Saturday, it was good preparation for limited overs cricket.
Felsted Ramsey Group Man of the Match: Jake Foley
Felsted 170-9 (Foley 35, Malins 30, Hussain 29)
New Hall 94 all out (Foley 5-25)
Felsted posted an excellent 170-9 in their 20 overs and will be a little disappointed they didn’t score more after a ill disciplined completion to the innings saw wickets fall. New Hall stuck to the task in this warm up 20/20 match prior to the National Competition starting on Sunday for Felsted. The batsman all got starts at the top of the order and although someone should have gone on to score a 70/80, it allowed all the team a chance in the middle. New Hall started their reply in some style and the openers put Price and Burns to the sword as they missed their lengths on the day. At 70-1 from 8 overs it was a surprise to see them fall away so sharply to 94 all out, but the introduction of spin found New Hall struggle and Jake Foley after an indifferent first over, made life tough for the batsmen. The game has highlighted some areas to work on for Sunday and with Bedford wanting an ICC 50 overs game on Saturday, it was good preparation for limited overs cricket.
Felsted Ramsey Group Man of the Match: Jake Foley
Tuesday, 23 April 2013
U15 A v Wanstead
Tuesday 23rd April
Result: Felsted won by 95 runs
Review: Felsted 157-4 (20 overs) (H. Hoare 61 ret’d, G. Hitchcock 22*, A. Jackson 33)
Wanstead 62 all out (11.2 overs) (G. Hitchcock 5/9, O. Squibb 2/15)
With Ashleigh Cox captaining the side, he also moved up to open the batting. However, it was his partner, Henry Hoare, who grabbed the initiative in a very breezy innings of 61 in 38 balls, before he retired to allow others time in the middle. Well supported by Alex Jackson (33), and George Hitchcock (22 not out), Felsted survived the loss of three quick wickets to post a very competitive 157.
When Wanstead came out hitting, and took 9 from the first over, it looked as though it would be a contest, but a remarkable spell of 5 for 9 from George Hitchcock ensured that there would be no upset. Wanstead enjoyed their afternoon’s cricket, but with Josh Wisbey adding a good catch and run out, and Ollie Squibb taking two wickets, the contest was soon over, and Felsted progress to the second round.
Player of the match: George Hitchcock
Result: Felsted won by 95 runs
Review: Felsted 157-4 (20 overs) (H. Hoare 61 ret’d, G. Hitchcock 22*, A. Jackson 33)
Wanstead 62 all out (11.2 overs) (G. Hitchcock 5/9, O. Squibb 2/15)
With Ashleigh Cox captaining the side, he also moved up to open the batting. However, it was his partner, Henry Hoare, who grabbed the initiative in a very breezy innings of 61 in 38 balls, before he retired to allow others time in the middle. Well supported by Alex Jackson (33), and George Hitchcock (22 not out), Felsted survived the loss of three quick wickets to post a very competitive 157.
When Wanstead came out hitting, and took 9 from the first over, it looked as though it would be a contest, but a remarkable spell of 5 for 9 from George Hitchcock ensured that there would be no upset. Wanstead enjoyed their afternoon’s cricket, but with Josh Wisbey adding a good catch and run out, and Ollie Squibb taking two wickets, the contest was soon over, and Felsted progress to the second round.
Player of the match: George Hitchcock
Monday, 22 April 2013
1st XI v Tonbridge
Match Drawn
Tonbridge 261-7 (Hebron 3- 40) (66 overs)
Felsted 256-6 (Hunter-Jordan 65, Hussain 72, Malins 32*) (60 overs)
The first fixture of the regular season arrived under blue skies and the players on both teams didn’t let the many spectators down who witnessed an exciting and high quality game of cricket. Tonbridge won the toss and elected to bat on a true, but slow surface and always found a way to keep ticking the scoreboard over. The Felsted XI fielded superbly and at 80-3 and the innings in the balance a 50/50 call on a run out fell Tonbridge’s way. They then re-built the innings and the game ebb and flowed all day from there. Felsted having bowled 40 overs before lunch, positive approach was moving the game forward and at 3.25 after 66 Tonbridge declared with a well constructed 261-7. They had again after a mini collapse at 180-5 finished the innings off well. The Felsted bowling attack all bowled well, but Jack Hebron with 3 key wickets slowed the scoring rate and set up an exciting chase. The chase didn’t start well and Foley and Grayson were back in the hutch before 20 was on the board. However, Hussain (72) and Kilpatrick started to score fluently and when Kilpatrick fell at 60, Hunter-Jordan (65) joined Hussain in a key partnership. The innings was halted twice with the key wickets of Hussain and later Hunter-Jordan, but Hebron, Burslem and Malins all carried the attack to Tonbridge. 44 were needed from the last 5 and it came down to Felsted needing a 6 from the final delivery to win the game. The opportunity fell to Max Malins who had batted superbly for his 32 in quick time, but the bowler readjusted his length to prevent the win for Felsted. It was a great advert for schoolboy cricket and the benefits of a declaration game when played with the right adventure and attitude. This was no bore draw.
Felsted Ramsay Group Man of the Match: Jack Hebron
Tonbridge 261-7 (Hebron 3- 40) (66 overs)
Felsted 256-6 (Hunter-Jordan 65, Hussain 72, Malins 32*) (60 overs)
The first fixture of the regular season arrived under blue skies and the players on both teams didn’t let the many spectators down who witnessed an exciting and high quality game of cricket. Tonbridge won the toss and elected to bat on a true, but slow surface and always found a way to keep ticking the scoreboard over. The Felsted XI fielded superbly and at 80-3 and the innings in the balance a 50/50 call on a run out fell Tonbridge’s way. They then re-built the innings and the game ebb and flowed all day from there. Felsted having bowled 40 overs before lunch, positive approach was moving the game forward and at 3.25 after 66 Tonbridge declared with a well constructed 261-7. They had again after a mini collapse at 180-5 finished the innings off well. The Felsted bowling attack all bowled well, but Jack Hebron with 3 key wickets slowed the scoring rate and set up an exciting chase. The chase didn’t start well and Foley and Grayson were back in the hutch before 20 was on the board. However, Hussain (72) and Kilpatrick started to score fluently and when Kilpatrick fell at 60, Hunter-Jordan (65) joined Hussain in a key partnership. The innings was halted twice with the key wickets of Hussain and later Hunter-Jordan, but Hebron, Burslem and Malins all carried the attack to Tonbridge. 44 were needed from the last 5 and it came down to Felsted needing a 6 from the final delivery to win the game. The opportunity fell to Max Malins who had batted superbly for his 32 in quick time, but the bowler readjusted his length to prevent the win for Felsted. It was a great advert for schoolboy cricket and the benefits of a declaration game when played with the right adventure and attitude. This was no bore draw.
Felsted Ramsay Group Man of the Match: Jack Hebron
U15 A v Tonbridge
Saturday 20th April
Result: Tonbridge won by 7 wickets
Felsted 150-7 (30 overs) (H. Hoare 53, G. Hitchcock 22, A. Cox 44)
Tonbridge 151-3 (29.2 overs) (H. Hoare 2/37)
After last summer, it was a relief to finally get some cricket. Winning the toss and batting, George Hitchcock and Henry Hoare made a solid start, setting the foundation for a decent total. When Hitchcock was stumped, Ashleigh Cox came in to play an enterprising innings of 44 in just 45 deliveries, and we were on track for around 180. Unfortunately, the middle order fell away, and it was only thanks to Henry Hoare’s determined half century that we were able to reach 150.
After 8 overs, Tonbridge had stalled on just 11 for no wicket, and we seemed to be gaining control. However, at this point, they took the attack to our bowling, and gained a momentum that they did not give up. Hoare did pick up two wickets, to give us some hope of success, but the victory in the end was comfortable.
Despite defeat, this was a decent first performance against a good side, and Felsted kept their heads up throughout.
Monday, 15 April 2013
1st XI v Malvern College - Pre-Season (40 Overs)
Felsted 158-7 (Hunter-Jordan 65)
Malvern College 112-5 (Price 2-22)
Match Abandoned due to rain
Felsted managed a healthy 70 overs of the 80 scheduled at Malvern College, but just as the game was set up for an exciting conclusion, the rain ruined proceedings. On a cold day, more reminiscent of a Twickenham final the players did extremely well to field with such enthusiasm. Felsted bowled for the majority of the 30 overs in drizzle and with a very slow outfield scoring was difficult. Earlier in the day Felsted had posted a competitive 158 thanks to captain Joshua Hunter-Jordan (64) scoring at a click not managed by anyone else all day. Max Malins finished the innings well with a quick fire 23. Connor Price (2-22) opened up well, but it was Rory Burns who took the prize wicket of their captain, with a nip backer, who has already signed a 3 year deal with Worcestershire CCC. This is the second year the squad have travelled to Malvern College and the team would like to thank them for their hospitality and especially to Daniel Eglin who opened up his boarding house. #
Felsted Ramsay Group Man of the Match: Joshua Hunter-Jordan
Malvern College 112-5 (Price 2-22)
Match Abandoned due to rain
Felsted managed a healthy 70 overs of the 80 scheduled at Malvern College, but just as the game was set up for an exciting conclusion, the rain ruined proceedings. On a cold day, more reminiscent of a Twickenham final the players did extremely well to field with such enthusiasm. Felsted bowled for the majority of the 30 overs in drizzle and with a very slow outfield scoring was difficult. Earlier in the day Felsted had posted a competitive 158 thanks to captain Joshua Hunter-Jordan (64) scoring at a click not managed by anyone else all day. Max Malins finished the innings well with a quick fire 23. Connor Price (2-22) opened up well, but it was Rory Burns who took the prize wicket of their captain, with a nip backer, who has already signed a 3 year deal with Worcestershire CCC. This is the second year the squad have travelled to Malvern College and the team would like to thank them for their hospitality and especially to Daniel Eglin who opened up his boarding house. #
Felsted Ramsay Group Man of the Match: Joshua Hunter-Jordan
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