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Rowlands travelled all the way to Whitley Bay and Davo won the toss as usual, deciding to bat. He opened together with Ben whom he lost, caught behind for 7 (one 4). Roy then went the same way for 6 (one 4) and to the same bowler Adam Went. Davo then fell bowled by the pacy but variable Scott Latimer for 12 (two 4s). Rowlands were in trouble, especially as Aidan then was caught of off Latimer. Dave Covell, in at number 4 showed authority over the bowling from the off and pierced the boundary repeatedly. Peter McLeod held his end up well to almost see off the openers but fell lbw to Went for 4.Gary Straughan hit a 4 and was out caught; Jake hit two convincing 4s in 12 before being bowled Alex Giles and Don and Pratty did not trouble the scorers as the valiant Dave hit 59 not out to give Rowlands some hope at 113 all out (10 men). Dave hit 4 fours and 4 sixes in a great display of controlled aggression to give him a MoM award.For the record the Bay bowling was Latimer 4-0-45-2, Went 4-0-25-3, Giles 3-0-18-1, Simon May 2.4-0-22-3.
The Bay reply saw Graham Ord and the afeared Marcus Turner open up. However our superb opening bowlers Pratty and Aiden were more than equal to the task with Gary taking the rising ball cleanly. The openers were both soon back in the shed with only 7 and 6 to their names. Aidan bowled Turner with a subtle slower one and Pratty had Ord caught by Ben. Aidan quickly bowled another for his competitive 4-0-18-2 which included 8 in enthusiastic overthrows! Pratty thanked Ben for a second comfortable catch and 4-0-24-2. By now Ben Harris was batting sensibly and he was joined at the crease by Alex Giles. This pair consolidated well and survived chances at the wicket off Don who recorded 3-0-24-0. However, Giles, in particular, laid in to Dave Covell and with 6 fours and 2 sixes in his 52 not out won home for the Bay with 5 balls to spare. Dave suffered 2.3-0-45-1 with a consolation catch in the last over by Gary at the wicket. Ben Harris was run out for a creditable and steady 31 which helped to make the Bay victory by 4 wickets possible.
Rowlands might have won this one with 13 required off the final over but had to be satisfied with 3 bonus points and Giles wore the smiles.
Next week's confirmed games are Monday at Percy Main V Kirkwood and Thursday at Backworth V Adders (rearranged after postponement)
Respond yes/no Mon/Thurs soonest to Pratty please:
imk_pratt@hotmail.co.uk
07973 532 764
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