Luke's big hitting secures good draw points

Thorpy had Steve Flowers caught by Wade for 12 as Barkby slipped to 19-1 Brother Tom played a master class of an innings hammering 86 including 14 boundaries before Sharpy caught him on the boundary off Steve. Former player Clint Baker batted cautiously but soon after reaching 50 was caught by Dykey from the bowling of Steve. Wickets fell regularly as Dykey Gaz and Steve claimed victims. Barkby added 25 from the last 2 overs to register a par score of 214

Wade departed LBW early, but Eben looked in good touch. As usual Ian Kirk bowled economically and was joined by Tom Flowers who soon found his line and length. A brilliant caught and bowled by Flowers accounted for Tom and Eben trying to force the pace was held by Steve Flowers off his brothers bowling for a fine 39 Eammon Bourke soon has Sy caught at slip as Countesthorpe slipped to 74-5 Dave Smith joined Dykey who suddenly caught fire!!

With 17 overs left and 130 needed Dykey slammed boundary after boundary quickly reaching 50 and ensuring fielders had scattered to all parts. Smig gave support in a stand of 96 when Dykey departed for a brilliant 82 which including five fours and 7 sixes. A win was still possible with 40 needed from 4 but Smig departed next ball. Steve Smith then raised hopes with 3 quick boundaries but with 20 needed he was bowled. Hayden and Thorpy then guided the team to 200 before Hayden has a final swing, but failed in his boundary attempt

14 points proved to be a good haul from a side in the top 2 and with the vital match V Stoughton 7 days away todays result was another welcome boost for moral