This game was initially in doubt with
the M.25 closed and Reigate town centre grid-locked.
Many of the Graveney players coming from the other side
of the motorway. Team Sec, Jay ensured every effort
would be made to make this fixture happen. Only Paul
Fanning coming from Junction 6 being the doubt-he did
not make it! Graveney played with 10 men.
After a delayed start Graveney batted
first and helped with numerous byes (12) and wides-final
total 24! openers Dave Moody and Skippy Goodburn posted
36 runs for the first wicket. The quick dismissal of
`Barrington` Gray brought the Chairman to the crease to
share an 81 run partnership with Sumit 117, inc 11 fours
and 8 sixes in 88 balls. .remarkable viewing!
Pradeep (23) kept the score moving
along rapidly with the `Green Caps` score passing 200 in
the thirty-third over. Bev McGill and `Bigger` Tim did
not stay at the crease long, but then an entertaining
last wicket stand of 24 between `Smaller` Tim (not
out-again 5) and Jay Vibert striking two immaculate
fours in his 14 runs-all this despite being hit in the
box first ball received...lots of cheering from team
mates.
Abinger Hammer`s reply got started
with opener Hugh Jolly scoring 17 runs of `Bigger` Tim`s
first over! Despite his rapid scoring he was unable to
find support. He was finally dismissed for 103 by a
stunning catch from our treas.-moving swiftly(!) from
backward square-leg to take the chance..a really
memorable moment and the champagne award. Abinger Hammer
136-4 wkts.
The rest of the innings folded with
Jay Vibert taking 4-6 in four overs despite consuming
numerous tins of alcohol during the afternoon.
