Washed out at Witham, defeated at Melton St. Audrys

While the Over 50s were experiencing a torrential downpour at Witham, further along the A12 at the pleasant ground at Melton St Audrys, the Over 60s were treated to a fine day for cricket, which included some sunshine.

Melton Seniors batted first and with Ed Green in billigerent fashion, 103 retired, the runs flowed freely.  With 79 not out from Simon Furmston and a quick 29 not out from Malcolm Grubb the innings closed after 40 overs on 240 for 6, a challenging total.  Tony Oram was the best of the Two Counties bowlers with economical figures of 1 for 22 off his eight overs.

However, the Two Counties Over 60s set about the run chase in a similar fashion with John Gallant 47, and Jon Wiseman 44, compiling an opening partnership of 92 in only 15 overs.  Thereafter, Martin Pope with an excellent 68 continued the momentum.  However the innings closed on 230 for 6 giving Melton Seniors a deserved victory by 10 runs.

Thanks are due to the umpires, Malcolm Grubb for arranging the fixture and to Doug and Dot Andrews for all their work, especially to Dot for providing a superb tea.  The Two Counties Seniors are looking forward to next year’s game and hopefully a different result.