Batting: Ned Snashall 28, Sam Bullock 26, Finley Charles 26

Bowling: Ned Snashall 1/4, Jack Tunningley 1/5, Eddie Tunningley 1/7

The pressure was on this week. Why? Because after garnering no critical acclaim for my ‘Election Edition’ (Willow Talk #2 for those playing at home), I had assumed that my write ups were destined to sit unread somewhere in the ether. But now, I find out that I have two readers! All it took was some saucy comments about beach volleyballers to pique the interest of… let’s call them Mr. and Mrs. Smith 😉.

Anyway, to the cricket. Like last week, we arrived to a wet ground after overnight rain. This week however, the opposition chose to bat first, which suited captain Ned’s plan to a tee. Although bowling with a ball like a cake of soap was difficult, the boys did a great job to keep the runs down in the first 10 overs. As we adjusted to the conditions, our fielding came to the fore in the second half of the innings. Multiple runout assists to Harry and Finley, and a beautiful direct hit from Sam got us back on top. By the end, only four wickets were attributed to bowlers, and the remaining five were runouts.

Buoyed by their efforts in the field, the boys came out with bats blazing. Even with a damp field they peppered the boundary and ran hard on the ones that pulled up short. It was outstanding batting from all batters, but it was Sam and Ned at the end that really elevated the score in probably the best show of batting skills this season. We compiled our highest score and only lost four wickets. Let’s hope we can continue this form as we enter the business end of the season.

Sorry Mr. and Mrs. Smith, no spicy write ups this week. I might have a word to the committee though, I’m thinking I can increase my readership with a rebrand… 50 shades of Blue.