DNA Cricket team took on Berechurch on a wonderful summer evening. Skipper Simon won the toss and elected to bat. With the return of Sam to the opening position DNA's batting order looked very strong.
Jake was dismissed in the first over and DNA struggled in the early overs. Having lost Ben and Ian without troubling the scorers it was left to Sam and Butch to rebuild the innings. When Sam was bowled, Simon joined in an entertaining partnership. The highlight being three consecutive boundaries hit through square-leg, mid-on and mid-wicket
by Simon. When Simon was out LBW for 16runs (Twice in two games!) it was upto Butch to shepherd the innings through. Although he had to retire at 42 runs, a splendid knock by Steve (16) saw DNA close at 99 for 10wkts in 19 overs.
by Simon. When Simon was out LBW for 16runs (Twice in two games!) it was upto Butch to shepherd the innings through. Although he had to retire at 42 runs, a splendid knock by Steve (16) saw DNA close at 99 for 10wkts in 19 overs.
Captain Simon led his team out to the field knowing that the total was not big enough. He encouraged the team to field like tigers in the field. The next half saw an exciting game where Berechurch took control of the game early on. With Simon and Butch setting the field and bringing in bowling changes saw DNA claw back. Opening bowler Jake got two top order batsmen (bowled) out in an fiery opening spell. With Berechurch needing 36 runs to win on 7 overs with 5 wickets in hand the game seemed to going away from DNA. The skipper turned to his golden arm, John Mulvi who bowled well in the first game. But his prayers were answered in the form of Christian who lept in the air like a tiger to pluck an astonishing catch to dismiss Berechurch's hard hitting batsman. It was an unbelievable catch and brought joy and belief to the team. Steve joined in the party the very next ball by taking a catch at short fine leg off John. Suddenly the game changed and the DNA lads were smelling victory (smelling their prey!). Captain Simon finished off the game with two quick wickets to dismiss Berechurch for 81 runs off 16.3 overs. Bowling highlights being John -3, Jake -3 , Simon- 2, Steve- 2 wickets. On the field Christian, Ted, Ian, Dan and Ben played a big part. Thanks to Paul Carr for keeping the score (+praying for a win!).
On another note DNA had lost only one game in 2006. The team that beat them last year was Berechurch! Well done to the lads for the win this year!
Final Scores: DNA 99 All Out (19 overs) Berechurch 81 All Out (16.3 overs)
DNA won by 18 runs.
Next Game: DNA vs Gates on Monday, 11th June
