Straggler's men played touring team Frog's in a 40 over per side game.

Played at Wombat CC - Bishops Lydeard.

Straggler's captain, Luke Williams, looking to bat first unfortunately lost the toss, Frog's will bat first.

Frog's losing their first 4 wickets for 42 runs.

Teenager Will Bere on debut for the Straggler's, took the new ball with Straggler's stalwart James Brigers. Will bowling with great pace and James a bit slower.. Will's first spell 5 overs 3/16. With the score on 42 James took the wicket of opener R Lawrence and finished his spell of 8 consecutive overs 1/27.

Looking to keep the game competitive, captain Luke turned to spin and the next wicket fell at 107 - Ben Osborne trapping T Marshall LBW for 32. With the score on 154 - Sam Burgess had M Williams caught behind for a well hit 69. With the score on 183 Will returned to take another wicket - 189/6. Matthew Matravers taking two late wickets, as Frog's finished their innings on 240/10.

Will Bere - 8 overs 4/30
James Brigers - 8 overs 1/27
Ged Williams-Pritchard - 6 overs 1/37
Sam Burgess - 8 overs 1/47
Ben Osborne - 6 overs 1/53
Matthew Matravers - 4 overs 2/26

Straggler's in reply needing 241 to win made a steady start, losing Tom Sparks (17) with the score on 38. Next wicket to fall Andy Clark (22) - 54/2. Matthew Matravers (11 from 32 balls) looking to support Harry Everett was next out 98/4.
Harry Everett for a well hit 43 from 43 balls - 112/4.
Luke Williams looking to hit his 3rd consecutive 6, was out caught for 26 - 146/5.
Next to fall Ben Osborne (20) 150/6
Straggler's lost their next 4 wickets for 8 runs..

K.Grey - 5 overs 1/26
T.Marshall - 6 overs 0/15
J.Child - 6 overs 1/26
O.Marshall - 8 overs 1/44
M.Ogden - 6 overs 3/38
J.O'Gorman - 3 overs 4/6

Straggler's finish on 158 all out from 34 overs - losing by 82 runs.

Well played Frogs!

Thank you to our Match Sponsor - Derek Hicks.
David Popley for umpiring your first Straggler's game.

Our host's Wombat CC for your great hospitality, ground/facilities and tea were fantastic.