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Genetics won their second round cup match against 3rd division side at Heaton last night. Winning the toss, we asked Park House to bat, but it was not until the last ball of the 7th over that the breakthrough was made, birthday boy taking the vital wicket. Bowling superbly, he was unlucky not to take more, and managed to beat the outside edge of the same batsman 5 times in a row. Some excellent fielding saw Park House restricted to 72 for 7, Grant Mason also bowling well with 3-18, and Gary van Doorn chipping in with 2-16. The highlight of the fielding was Steve Kent picking the ball up and with one fluid movement running the batman out at the non-striker's end. He claimed it was deliberate, and the opposition were suitably impressed! With only 73 to win, Steve Kent and Andy Porteous batted very sensibly, and managed to polish off the total in 12 overs without losing a wicket, Steve making a solid 25 and Andy returning back to form with an excellent 45. They looked so good out there, that the next batsman, Deon, decided to go and put his kids to bed when the score was about 50. Steve was heard to call Andy through for a quick single with the words "Come on Mike, there's one there", so maybe Mike's position as permanent opener in under threat. The next cup match is also against 3rd division opposition at Kibblesworth.
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