Knockers Vs Tonbridge

Draw :: Played on Sunday 9th August 1981

Knockers
155-7

Tonbridge
101-9

Match Report

Knockers were asked to bat on a damp wicket at Tonbridge on Sunday, and the Sevenoaks side struggled against some accurate bowling and the problems caused by the ball keeping low.

At 73-5 the situation looked bleak but a fine innings from John Bramwell brought about a recovery. He made 54 not out, and with solid support from Mike Martin (19) a declaration was achieved at 155 for 7.

Tonbridge made a bright start to their reply, although John Brigden bowled both openers when they were looking set. Despite a suicidal run out which accounted for Hansell, the home side looked comfortably placed at 73 for 3. However the ever reliable Tony Martin made a breakthrough when he bowled Simmons for 31.

In an effort to tempt the remaining batsmen, Peter Smith brought himself on and was rewarded with two excellent catches by Richard Botting and Ross Humphries off appalling deliveries. Unfortunately the Knockers bowling was not testing enough and Tonbridge survived at 101 for 9 and a draw.

 

Batting

Batsman	How Out	4s	6s	Runs
Richard Botting	dnb	0	0	0
Humphries	dnb	0	0	0
Peter Smith	dnb	0	0	0
Tony Martin	dnb	0	0	0
John Brigden	dnb	0	0	0
John Bramwell	not out	0	0	54
Mike Martin	bowled	0	0	19

 

Bowling

Bowler	Overs	Mdns	Runs	Wkts
Tony Martin	0.0	0	0	1
Peter Smith	0.0	0	0	2
John Brigden	0.0	0	0	2