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North v South at Westward Ho! Sunday May 15th (page 2)

They hit boundary after boundary, in a spell that seemed to last a lifetime and looked unlikely to be broken. It was after the partnership was entering its 19th over that Watton was Run Out by another impressive throw and Bracher, on for Clements, was ice cool behind the stumps to remove the South batsman for 37. A fantastic knock. Kelmere was still there and whilst he was the South were looking likely winners. It was then the North team spirit and "never say die" attitude came through..

It came to the final over, South needing 13 for the win and North needing 3 wickets. Draw? We'll when Ray Clarke came to bowl the final over there was almost a little inevitability about the outcome. The first ball was a dot, Kelmere missing out on a boundary opportunity. Second ball and Kelmere was bowled but Clarke for a superb 39. One or 2 raised eyebrows! The next ball a 2. Draw was looking so likely with only 3 balls remaining. Next ball Bracher took it superbly and noticing the batsman off balance whipped the bails off. Stumped! 191-9 and now 2 balls remaining. A nervous looking number 11 walked to the crease. Huxtable crowding the bat in hope of a catch. Clarke bowls. Huge appeal. OUT! LBW. The North win with a ball and 10 runs to spare.

South had played their part in a great game but it was North who took maximum points and with it a 2nd place finish in the competition. Manager Asa Wright delighted at the work of the players throughout and praised their team spirit and attitude. 
"These lads have come together for a total of about 20 hours since last autumn. To think that we have a team spirit that most club sides would be envious of is a credit to the players and parents who come together and make it a success. It is an utter pleasure and privilage to be involved with this team and I wish every one of them success in the season."

North 201 ao in 38.4 ovs : South 191 ao in 41.5 ovs

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