25 pointer for 1sts as club have a great day

First change bowler Gareth, claimed 3 wickets in a fine spell including the vital scalp of Ian Redfern who had batted well for his 60 Toony also bowled with control, having Vander Vyver caught by Smig and skipper Perkins held by Gaz. However a few lapses in concentration did cost a few runs in the field, Sy was unlucky with a brilliant catch on the boundary that a spectator adjudged he had touched the rope!! Thorpey chipped in with a wicket and a run out as Ashby finished on 212-7

Sy was frustrated to hole out to Henry Legg, but Gaz and Jonny accumulated to take the score passed 50 before Gaz was adjudged caught behind. Craig was promoted up the order as the required rate had increased and soon had the scoreboard rattling round, with Jonny playing a great supporting role. Craig took a liking to Redfern who went for 17 in his third over, as Craig bludgeoned one towards the town centre and hitting Redfern out of the attack. Dooley returned and Redfern took some revenge when he held on to a chance as Craig was dismissed for 47 which included 5 fours and two 6's.

Countesthorpe were now up with the rate but losing wickets, both Luke and Waggy thumped boundaries only to be caught shortly after. Young middle order batsman Ben Sharpe took control, rotating the strike and hitting bad balls for four. With 13 needed and just 2 wickets remaining, Thorpey joined Ben, singles were the order of the day with 10 needed from the last 4 overs, inching to within 2 of victory, Thorpey decided the time was right to play an expansive drive, timed to perfection it dribbled over the boundary! 25 points secured and match by match young Ben gets better and better, a big confidence boost for a touch encounter with Oakham next week.