Almost a month had elapsed since Graveney`s first game of the season at Newdigate. The second game of the season saw `The Green Army` travel into Sussex for a first ever game v Rudgwick. An impressive pavilion (only some 4 years old) with ample room for various other games plus Sky Sports, got good calls. The `Green Caps` still at the bar with 15 minutes to go before the 2 p.m.start!

Graveney`s full 11 included the return of Paul Fanning (unable to find another club!) and first games of the season for Scolari, Smaller Tim, Skippy N.G.

Rudgwick batted first on a dry track-the outfield however, took on a strange look being heavily sanded.

A tentative start by the Rudgwick openers gave the Graveney bowlers hope of an early break through-it was not to be, as the opening pair put up 100 for the first wicket! N.G. used 8 bowlers in a vain attempt to take wickets, but to no avail-only Jez Skidmore (1-36) was successful as Rudgwick finished on 213-1 in 41 overs.

Graveney were going to have to bat in an aggressive fashion to overtake the Rudgwick total. When Nick Goodburn (69) and Paul Fanning were together it looked on-they taking the score to 82-3 wkts. in a partnership of 66 in 39 minutes. The lower order was unable to carry on the momentum and Graveney finished on 154-5 wkts. in 36 overs to draw the game. Skippy N.G. taking the batting honours-his score including 9 fours.

Well played to the few Graveney players who stayed at the bar after the game longer than the opposition!!