Apr 26 2009
Long Itchington v Southam II
Played Sunday 26th April
Long Itchington travelled to local rivals Southam with a strong Sunday second team. Skipper James Clarke lost the toss and Itchington found themselves fielding on a quick outfield, but made the best possible start when Jamie Greaves dismissed Neale in the second over with the score reading 1-1. The afternoon then suddenly changed when Matt Goatley entered the field and Itchington spent most of their time fetching the ball from the boundary. Carl Elkerton became the hero by clean bowling Goatley for a very impressive 73. C. Elkerton continued to bowl well and could have taken more wickets but ended up with impressive figures of 8 – 32 – 1. Itchington pegged back Southam from then on with some good bowling from the Perks brothers. Clarke then turned to the king of spin Simon Parsons who skittled out the middle order with figures of 6-40-3. Lee Toose then made his comeback with 2-15-2. Southam finally finished the innings on 234 and this would have been a lot more if it wasn’t for the brilliance in the field from debutant Johan Elkerton, who also bowled an impressive over taking his first senior wicket. Well done Johan!
Chasing 235 to win Itchington made the worst possible start losing Clarke (4) with the second ball of the game. It got worse after that and Itchington found themselves 9-4, mainly down to some exceptional bowling from Heath and Neale. The Perks brothers then joined each other at the crease and both of them batted maturely and got the tempo started. Hugh Perks looked dangerous before being run out for a fine 21. Tom Perks then made a fine 57 and was joined by the promising all rounder Jamie Greaves who smashed Southam’s attack all around the park for a brilliant 56 ( 4X6). Itchington finally ended 188 all out which was a fantastic effort after being 9-4.
Itchington’s first loss of the season, but skipper Clarke was very impressed with the attitude of his team and was especially exited by the array of young talent that is coming through the junior ranks
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