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With the weather threatening and the Pins down in numbers, skipper for the night Richie asked our visitors to bat first. Ian and Don led the assault with only 14 runs coming off the first 6 overs and three Pins were already down. Pratty bowled 3-0-8-2 and Don 3-2-2-1 with catches for Pratty by Chase and Ralph whereas Don knocked the woodwork over. Meanwhile Craig had decided to make more of a game of it by declining a few chances! Richie changed it and brought Chase and Ralph into the attack. The score moved on somewhat with Chase at pace bowling 2 overs for 17 and Ralph's variation causing 16 off his 2 overs. Richie could not resist the temptation further and joined the attack to have Rob Grand caught for 16 by Ralph in his 2-0-10-1. Chris Robson completed the 14 overs with 17 runs coming off his 2 and claiming the wicket of Steve Coleman for 26, caught by Fenwick, Adam Tait, that well known travelling pro, was allowed to guest for the Pins and help their numbers. He played some good correct shots and impressed with 15 not out in the total of 84-5.
The heavy clouds were gathering as Fenwick and Ben took to the crease. Fenwick was clearly in need of a decent quality bat when, after hitting a boundary, he was out caught for 6 - by that man Adam! Ben and Chris then went beserk and hit the required runs in only 5 overs, just as the heavens were opening. Pins were most sporting in ensuring the correct ending to a very one sided game. Ben earned MoM for his good keeping and very rapid 57 not out with 6 fours and 4 sixes, supported by Chris with 12 not out and 2 fours. We all got soaked going to the cars! Well done to Colin for getting the covers back on to close a successful night for Rowlands. Eight points were the reward for beating the downpour but only 3 made it to the Widdrington!
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The Orange / Pink Ball Debate