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Civil Service in go-slow campaign

In a low scoring matching at Close House, Genetics overcame an under-strength Civil Service team. Batting first, Civil Service started carefully with an opening partnership of 34. However, some careless batting, and a brilliant catch in the outfield by Jon Robinson undid the good work. Grant Mason took 2 wickets, and 2 wickets off the last ball (a run out off a no-ball) saw Genetics restrict Civil Service to 65-7 off their 14 overs. In reply, Genetics floundered somewhat until Jon Robinson came to the wicket and only a suicidal run out led to his demise for 24. Jonty Tarbuck held the innings together with a solid 17 not out, hitting the winning runs with a mighty four, and has yet to be dismissed this year.

Close call at Riding Mill

Genetics managed to snatch a loss from the jaws of victory at Riding Mill on the weekend. Batting first, Riding Mill's strong batting line up treated the Genetics bowling with respect, Chris Mee bowling particularly well, and was unlucky not to make the breakthrough, conceding many runs through the slips. As it was, Brian Taylor got the first wicket, and Greg Lutton managed to get two wickets as well, before Chris Drought and Dave Jones got one each. Chris Mee came on for a final spell and got his two wickets before Riding Mill declared at tea at 166 for 7.
Opting to open with Gary van Doorn and Gez Greenwood, Genetics were quickly in trouble losing Gez for a duck. Andy Goulding followed a couple of overs later, but not before he had made 16. There followed a partnership of 41 between Gary and Dave Jones before Gary was out for 37, and Dave followed soon after for 35. Raj Rihal(12), Greg Lutton(15), and Chris Mee(10) all chipped in, but Genetics managed to get bowled out with just six balls remaining 30 runs shy of the target.

Revenge gained against Cooksons

Genetics gained revenge for their loss earlier in the season to Cooksons in convincing style during the week with victory by 7 wickets. Sent in to bat, Cooksons were tied down by some very tight bowling with the new ball by Chris Mee and Brian Taylor. They were given good support by Grant Mason and Gary van Doorn with 3 and 2 wickets respectively. Although they threatened to rack up a decent total, the Cooksons innings ran out of steam and they ended up on 98 for 7. In reply, Andrew Porteous and Mike Gardner set off at a furious pace, and batting sensibly, they put on 82 for the first wicket in 10 overs to put the game beyond any doubt as Genetics ran out easy winners.

Genetics outplayed by KSOB

Kings School Old Boys gave the Genetics team a lesson in batting as they amassed a score of 243 for 4 in their 40 overs. In reply, Genetics at least put up a bit of a fight with Phil Dean making 42, Gez Greenwood making 33, Andrew Porteous 31, Mike Gardner 20, and Davy Heslop (29) and Gary van Doorn (13) sharing in an unbroken 9 wicket stand of 53.

Genetics knocked out of the cup

Genetics lost a disappointing match against TWFB/Kibblesworth in the quarter final of the cup. Batting first, Genetics struggled against the opposition bowling, and only Andrew Porteous made a half decent score with 29, the final score for Genetics being 84 for 8 off 14 overs. This was never going to be enough and the opposition reached the total with an over to spare. Chris Mee once again added to his wicket tally with another 2 scalps.