Finally Underway

So here we go again, the 2023 season finally with a very good win against a good Blackheath team on a very tricky wicket! Captain Freddie won the toss and made the inspired decision to bat first.
Openers Artharva got off to a steady start, Suchet scoring his first runs for the U13A team before falling to a dubious LBW decision. Artharva continued where he finished last season dispatching the ball to all parts of the outfield before retiring for 26. Batting was extremely testing, with very indifferent bounce. Anikith also scored his first U13A runs, with Jake falling to a very good catch from the opposition skipper it then fell to captain Freddie and Arnav to boost the score quickly. Exceptional running between the wickets put huge pressure on the fielding mixed with some very powerful hitting speeded the score along. Freddie retired on 26 including a huge straight 6. A couple of late wickets fell pushing for runs leaving Arnav unbeaten on 18.
The Blackheath innings started with a great opening spell from Ollie and Alfie our very own version of little and large. Ollie bowling with great swing and control and Alfie with some very quick deliveries. Everyone bowled well this evening Arnav with his customary wicket, Musa bowling with great discipline and all being backed up by some very solid ground fielding.
A great way to start the new season, with everyone contributing to the win and playing a part in the result. The level of support in the field was exceptional, great to hear the support after nearly every ball.
Well played everyone and looking forward to our next challenge at Sidcup next week