U15 A v Warden Park (St George’s, Weybridge)

Thursday 4th July 
Result: Won by 41 runs
Felsted 148/4 (20 overs) [H. Hoare 57, C. Latham 39*]
Warden Park 107/5 (20 overs) [E. Potter 2/12]

Warden Park had reached this finals day by beating Dulwich and Brighton College among others, so boasted some pedigree, but they had lost their first game to Merchant Taylor’s, and lost one of their best players, who had been sent home after an incident in that game.  Enjoying more bright sunshine, we rotated the batting order, and saw John Brodie open up with 13, and Max Boyce make an enterprising 19.  Henry Hoare again held things together, making yet another half century, while Charlie Latham showed real promise in a rapid 39 not out.  Tom Hitchcock batted ahead of his brother, and struck a good boundary in his 6 not out.
Warden Park needed their top order to fire, but Cox and Potter were again on song, and by half way, the game was effectively over. There were some stunning catches, with John Brodie holding a great catch, but Henry Hoare topping the lot with a one handed take diving backwards. In all, nine bowlers were used, and the season finished with a fine win. It has been a pleasure to work with this group of boys, who have shown enthusiasm, competitiveness, and talent at many stages of the season. Last 16 in the country in the Lord’s Taverners, and last 16 in the country in the 20/20 competition are fine achievements.

Player of the match: Charlie Latham