Match Reports
Sat 28th June 2003
Dulwich 2nd XI vs. Honor Oak
Result: Dulwich Winning Draw Dulwich 196 all out and Honor Oak 166-9
Having led the 2nd XI 2nd
division all season, Dulwich's failure to win away at Honor Oak
cost them their top spot to unbeaten Cheam
who now lead by 7 points. It was an inability to take the tenth
wicket that prevented victory and in that they had eight overs
to do so on a pitch that favoured ball ahead of bat, this draw
came as a bitter disappointment. However, credit must be given
for getting into that position in the first place. Put into bat,
Dulwich lost early wickets and a side short of quite a few regulars
could easily have been dismissed very cheaply, but the middle
order dug in. Anil Mahey and James Hemmings both delivered half-centuries
of quality, giving the tail a platform for extravagance towards
the end of the innings, with Mohammed Hadi in particular despatching
lusty blows to the boundary. 196 was a good score from 48.5 overs. Getting 52 back to dismiss Honor Oak, Dulwich anticipated victory
and after some early resistance, wickets started to flow regularly,
with Richard Beeching and Mo Hadi proving the most dangerous with
three wickets each. A decisive, cutting edge was missing though
and ultimately a lack of penetration and accuracy cost Dulwich
9 points as Honor Oak clung on at the death. A win away at 13th
placed Egham next week would seem vital in maintaining championship
winning credentials.
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