U15 A v Bedford

26th April 2014
Result: Lost by 111 runs
Bedford 192 for 4 (30 overs) (T. Wilkes 2/22) Felsted 81 all out

This was a disappointing way to start the season, against a strong side from Bedford, who had enjoyed the benefits of a pre-season trip to Dubai, and were much more match sharpened than the Felsted side.  All of the bowlers were rusty, delivering a series of short balls that the Bedford batsmen enjoyed on a good pitch.  Two wickets at 46 and 48 gave the chance for a fightback, but all six Bedford batsmen who got to the crease looked good players, and a target of 192 was going to be a real challenge.

Will Buttleman (11) looked in good touch, and Archie Lucas (16) and Matt Morley-Jacob (15) both tried to build a partnership, but in the end Bedford were too strong on the day.  Mike Barton (18) enjoyed a few big hits towards the end, but there is much to work on after this opening fixture.