Jul
21
2009
On a dry (for a change), sunny evening in Long Itchington the details of the u10 League match between Long Itchington and Warwick were as follows:
Warwick won the toss and decided to bat first but struggled initially against good LICC bowling then Tadhg Sheehan (8*) and Andrew Dellow (7*) helped Warwick to 254 for 3 wickets (net 239) in 16 overs. Adam Jones took 2 for 4 and Joe Tresedern 1 for 0 in 3 maidens for Long Itchington.
In reply Long Itchington totalled 272 for 6 wickets (net 242) in their 16 overs Joe Tresedern and Tom Morrell top-scored both with 5 not out and Tarran Sanghera took 3 for 10 for Warwick. So Long Itchington emerged as winners by just 3 runs from an exciting close contest played in excellent spirit by both sides.
Jul
15
2009
On a showery, moist evening in Willoughby the details of the RDCL u13 match between Willoughby and Long Itchington were as follows:
Willoughby won the toss and invited LICC to bat first.Jamie Breakwell quickly retired on 28* followed by Adam Angove 27* and Peter Newman 25* as Long Itchington scored 141 for 4 wickets in their 20 overs.Charlie Chapman was the pick of Willoughby`s bowlers taking 2 for 8.
In reply Willoughby found scoring slow initially but Charlie Chapman with 13 and Tom Wright with 10 held the innings together as they totalled 64 for 8 wickets in 20 overs amidst gathering gloom and stormclouds. Jamie Breakwell, Billy Bowman-Shaw and James Wilkinson all chipped in with 2 wickets for Long Itchington.
Match Result: Long Itchington won by 77 runs.
Jul
13
2009
On a close, drizzly Sunday morning at Arlington Avenue the details of the local Challenge Match Between Leamington “A” and Long Itchington were as follows: Long Itchington batted first and the first 2 “bouncers ” in the first 2 balls were both hit for 6 to give LICC a great start, Jamie Breakwell went on to score 62 (4 6s, 6 4s) but unfortunately only Will Davies (14), in a stand of 59 together, was able to withstand a terrific bowling spell by Tom Howard who took 6 for 12 to restrict Long Itchington to 91 – 8 in their 20 overs. In reply Leamington lost wickets steadily throughout their innings until Dan Mills came in and saw Leamington home with a good 30 in their 92 – 6 in 17 overs, Jake Butler took 2 for 15 for Long Itchington. Leamington “A” u13 therefore won a keenly contested match by 4 wickets.
Jul
06
2009
The details of tonights u10 league match between Long Itchington and Stratford were as follows:
On a damp showery night in Long Itchington both teams did well to play out this match whilst dodging in and out of the showers. Long Itchington won the toss and asked Stratford to bat first, they lost 3 early wickets before recovering to a respectable 285 for 7 wickets in 16 overs (net 250).Colia Louis hit 16 not out and Thomas Stanley 9 not out for Stratford, whilst Joe Tresedern took 3-14 and Adam Jones 2-13 for Long Itchington.
In reply Long Itchington`s innings spluttered along losing too many wickets before last pair Ryan Comyns (8*) and Stephen Crump (6*) gave the score line of 253 for 8 wickets (net 213) a little more substance.Man of the match Colia Louis took 3 for 11 in his 3 overs for Stratford.
Match Result: Stratford won by 37 runs.
Jul
03
2009
On a hot, close night in Long Buckby the details of the u13 League match between Long Buckby and Long Itchington were as follows:
Long Itchington won the toss and decided to bat first in stifling conditions and scored 126 for 5 wickets in their 20 overs. Will Davies top-scored with 25 Ret/not out but was well supported with 18 from Adam Angove and 14 from Peter Newman. M. James 2 for 7 and H.Ball 2 for 17 bowled well for Long Buckby and several good catches were taken on a night when batsmen contrived to get themselves out on a good pitch including one memorable Hit Wicket!
In reply Long Buckby quickly lost 5 early wickets and eventually scored 63 for 8 wickets in their 20 overs. S.Duval 14 and Adam Leahy 13 batted defiantly for Buckby as Adam Angove 2 for 8, Will Davies 2 for 10 and Alex Bruce 2 for 16 bowled LICC to the win.
Match Result: Long Itchington won by 63 runs.