Marshall Hatchick Two Counties Over 60s v Chelmer Veterans
Played at Copford CC Wednesday 16 June 2021
Chelmer Veterans 239 for 3 (Richard Cory 79, Les Gray 52, Bill Lovatt 43*, Andrew Gallant 2-51)
Two Counties Over 60s 218 for 6 (Alan Sims 51, J Wedge 39, Alan Porter 3-40, David Griffiths 2-28)
Chelmer Veterans won by 21 runs.
On a sweltering day at the delightful Copford ground the Chelmer Veterans captain won the toss and, not unreasonably, chose to bat. The match started at 11.30am and was shortened to 40 overs per side. Drinks were taken every 12 overs, which was a great relief.
The opening batsmen, Richard Cory and Les Gray, scored quickly on the excellent batting track and quick outfield. However, the Two Counties bowlers stuck to their task and with some good fielding restricted Chelmer to 6 runs per over. Andy Mills bowler a tight spell, but thinking back to unlimited cricket, was disappointed to have to come off after his eight over spell was completed. Ian Robinson was also bowling well until he pulled a fetlock and had to retire, out of the very hot sun !!!! Jerry Wedge stepped up in his place and bowled well for his first bowl of the year. The opening bowlers, Trevor Money and Andrew Gallant returned at the end and restricted the scoring rate.
The Two Counties started well with Alan Sims scoring quickly. There was a reduction in the scoring rate in the middle section of the innings but with some impetus added towards the end. However, the two Counties Seniors finished some 21 runs short, in what was a most enjoyable game.
Thanks are due again to Copford for hosting the game and to Sue and Lawrence for the excellent hospitality and pitch.