The continued improvement of Corbridge Angels was in evidence last Thursday when we battled valiantly against Wylam on their home pitch. The end result saw Wylam winning by 40 runs, but the Angels put in their best batting score to date (thanks mainly to Lisa’s fantastic innings) and our best bowling attack by taking 5 wickets!
Wylam won the toss and batted. They reached a total of 133 for 5 wickets
Our bowling was :
Sandra (4) 35 1 wicket
Chloe (5) 41 1 wicket (caught by Lisa)
Lisa (4) 20
Cheryl (5) 17 3 wickets (1 catch by Sally)
Lizzy (2) 18
These figures include 25 extras – 2 byes, 22 wides (ouch) and 1 no ball)!
Fielders should note that if we catch a ball, it allows our bowler to notch up a wicket – so it is really important for us to back up our bowlers with our best fielding possible, and we all now know (as I keep reminding you) that wickets means points! Our bowlers are all really determined to improve their run rates, and they need all the support from the fielders to ensure that balls can be stopped for 4 and keep the opposition runs at bay. Special mention to Cheryl who looked as if she was starting her bowling quite badly by bowling some wides, but then blew Wylam (& Shelagh!) away with 3 tremendous overs from the other end of the field and was rewarded with 3 wickets as well as keeping their run rate down. Sandra, Chloe & Lisa all contributed well in the bowling attack and a big pat on the back for our birthday girl Lizzie who bowled her first 2 overs in Ladies cricket and did really well.
Our fielding showed signs of improvement (with a little help from the off field Eddy) to stop the fours and the ones. Sarah took a bad knock on her chin (we hope the arnica worked!) but would not let it stop her throwing herself into the fielding with great gusto. Tishy was reading the game really well from the short boundary line, as did Karen when she came on and did her stint as 9th player.
Batting:
Tishy bowled 5
Lisa bowled 47
Sally run out 9
Cheryl bowled 11
Sandra LBW 4
Lizzy Bowled 1
Sarah not out 0
Chloe not out 0
Wylam gave away 16 extras.
Lisa was so close to achieving a half century, and put in a tremendous personal performance to give Corbridge their best innings yet! Sandra was very unfortunate in the LBW decision that the Wylam umpire awarded against her. However, we can all feel very proud of this grand total of 93 for 6 wickets. Giving us 4 points (2 for the 5 wickets and 2 for reaching over 75)
Well done all. Special thanks to DAVE SMURTHWAITE for his endless patience and support as umpire / coach. And Karen C as 9th player and all supporters who gave us much needed encouragement.
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