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A superb bowling and fielding performance saw 9 man CCC overcome a useful Corinthians side at sunbathed Felling last night. It was a new look side that took to the field, featuring Ian and Tony (ex-ORPS), Hassan and Ahmed (ex-GEMS), and Arif (ex-Marine College).
CCC batted first with Hassan and Arif providing a solid start. Scoring wasn't fast as the pitch offered something for the bowlers with movement off the seam, and the outfield was deceptively slow. Hassan scored a well-timed 34, accelerating at the right point, and helped in particular by Ahmed (20).
The total of 76-6 (12 overs) looked easily within Corinthians grasp, but they too found scoring a challenge. This was down to high quality bowling from Guy, new boy Tony Glover, along with Hassan and Ahmed from the Heworth End. Their excellent spells were backed up by faultless fielding with diving stops and haf stops saving about 20 runs, and excellent catches from Phil and Andy Holburn. Phil also engineered a run out when Corinthians were approaching the desperation stakes. Although Hoole hit 34 no one else was able to hit the ball off the wicket and once he went it was CCCs to lose. A fine final over from Hassan left the visitors three runs short on 73-5. Tony took MOM for a superb spell taking 2-13.
A fine start to the season (on 3rd June!) and clear indication that CCC have enough to be a competitive side, especially when they field a full team!
Team: Hassan, Arif, Ian Tew, Simon E (w/k), Guy, Andy H, Ahmed, Phil W, Tony
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