Thursday 1st July

Claverham U 13's beat Clevedon U13's by 3 runs.

A terrific team performance resulted in a first league win of the season

for Claverham. Electing to bat first, the top 3 (Lloyd Richardson / Ross

Pearce & Dan Jenlins) all made (Unlucky for some) 13 which built a decent

foundation for a large score. The run rate was always good but wickets

fell at regular intervals to interupt the innings and it was only a

composed knock of 18 from Sam Waring which helped guide Clav to a

competitive 94.

In reply, Clevedon raced along at 7 an over with the impressive Balcoombe

seemingly in control. A change in the weather though bought a change in

the Henley lane teams luck and as the clouds moved in the wickets began to

tumble. All rounder Richardson removed the dangerous Balcoombe and

finished with 2 for 16 and the outfield suddenly became electric as

Claverham sensed victory. Dave Hexter, Sam Waring and Alex Croker were

tiger like in the field and Clevedon were eventually squeezed out by just a

couple of runs.