17th July 2006
Another phenomenal match against Eld Lane, DNA won by 1 wicket off the last ball of the match!! A big crowd rushed on to the pitch to celebrate DNA's victory at the end.
Butch and Simon co-captained. Steve bowled 4 excellent overs, 0-6. Jake took three wickets, Aidan 2 and Jon 3. Simon caught two catches, Christian one and Jake one- all high catches in the outfield. Ben kept tidily and managed a run out near the end. Chris , Christian and Simon bowled tidily.
Chris and Aidan opened bravely but did not score many against quality bowling. Butch came in at three and hit 44, then got out at exactly the right moment for all the young guys to stand up and be counted! Simon and Jon both got a few, but Ben batted well for 14 and Christian held things together with 16 not out including 2 from the last ball. After Alex, Steve and Ian ran hard between wickets contributing vital runs as the match reached its tense conclusion, Christian and last man Jake saw us home by scampering 12 off the last 2 overs.
Eld Lane 108 off 20 overs. DNA 109-9 off 20 overs.
