Match Reports

Monday 26th August 2002

Newcastle 1st XI vs South Northumberland (Home)

Matty Hynd leaves the pitch after a fine innings In contrast to the dull events on the field at Phili Saturday, the Bank Holiday fixture against South Northumberland proved to be an exciting affair! Played over the full 120 overs, in bright sunshine and in front of a reasonably sized crowd, South North by one wicket, scrambling the winning run from the last ball of the last over of the day.

Newcastle batted first and were off to a fine start with Scotty Kay stroking a quick fire 57 before being triggered LBW playing an ambitious and some might say ill-advised reverse-sweep. Matty Hynd also returned to form nurdling a fine 73 and Kingers compiled a promising 25 in his first team debut. Newcastle were saved from making a decision about a suitable declaration and were bowled out for 217 in the 64th over.

In response East-West were well positioned at tea, having scored 70 runs for the loss of one wicket. After the break Newcastle were looking down the barrel with the opposition on 150-3. Drastic times call for drastic measures and captain Ritz called for the services of the Robson at one end and a return for the younger of the Bailey twins at the other. Uncomplicated 'straight and full' bowling built up the pressure as south-west lost direction as wickets fell. It all went down to the final over with seven runs required by the opposition. Dot-one-one-four-dot-one! Very tense, very enjoyable, and even in defeat very well done to the Newcastle lads, especially Andy Robson and James Bailey who bowled their socks off! Now come on the Naaarth, make sure you beat the Hill to the title!

the robson launches a six!
Another big swish from 'False Teeth"!

Newcastle 2nd XI vs South Northumberland (Away)

Report to follow...

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