Knockers Vs Sherborne

Win :: Played on Wednesday 4th July 2001

Knockers
164-7

Sherborne
126-10

Match Report

In Deepest, darkest Dorset the knockers tour begun with a 38 run victory over Sherborne. Following an arduous journey and a hearty lunch in the 'skippers pub' Knockers welcomed some familiar faces, Woollacott and Druce-Smith back into the team. With some apprehension openers Smith and C Spencer-Allen entered the world or Dorset cricket.

Against a steady attack, on a slow track S-Allen and Smith (15) took the game to Sherborne. However as the shine came off the ball and the fielders dropped to the boundary scoring became restricted as a succession of knockers players struggled to come to terms with the conditions. S-Allen battled on at the other end and was robbed of his century by the ball keeping low making a vital 92. Knockers ended on 164-7.

Sherborne neaver really attempted a run chase in reply and ably supported by the usual bowling cast, Trounce produced a match winning spell of bowling (5-35) using the magical double bounce delivery to full effect.

A solid start to the tour and a welcome victory ensure the Knockers team departed for the luxurious Chine Beach hotel in a jubilant mood.

 

Batting

Batsman	How Out	4s	6s	Runs
Peter Smith	caught	0	0	15
Corin Spencer-Allen	bowled	8	0	92
Lynden Spencer-Allen	bowled	0	0	10
Phil Woollacott	caught	0	0	8
Guy Howe	bowled	0	0	4
Oli Boreham	bowled	0	0	4
Mike Druce-Smith	bowled	0	0	6
Paul Seldon	not out	0	0	6
Steven Trounce	not out	0	0	0
Andy Darry	dnb	0	0	0
No Player	dnb	0	0	0

 

Bowling

Bowler	Overs	Mdns	Runs	Wkts
Paul Seldon	4.0	0	14	2
Andy Darry	3.0	0	0	0
Steven Trounce	10.0	1	35	5
Corin Spencer-Allen	3.0	0	10	1
Mike Druce-Smith	5.0	0	36	0
Lynden Spencer-Allen	1.0	0	5	0
Guy Howe	0.4	0	4	1

 

Match Photos