CPCC 2nd XI beaten by a strong Waleswood team

The 2s started the season away at a very cold Waleswood. The pitch looked damp and green so in winning the toss I had no doubt that bowling was the correct decision.
We took to the field with 10 players with Ben T and Simon opening the bowling. Ben was a little wayward but made the breakthrough. Simon bowled with great control to keep the scoring low. Frem bowled but it was not his day. Waleswood’s No3 came in and scored freely ending up 88. At drinks Waleswood were 98/4 and looked like they were going to get 250+. Harry was brought into the attack and bowled very well. Rixy had a go but was very rusty. However Simba bowled well again to slow the scoring. At tea Waleswood were 189/7.
3 bowling points
Ben T 8-0-41-1
Simon 10-4-23-1
Frem 7-1-44-1
Harry 10-0-32-3
Rixy. 5-0-26-0
Simba 6-3-15-1
Tea was ok. Cup of tea was priceless.
Clumber were still very much in the game.
Jasper and Ben B opened the batting and put 27 for the first wicket when Jasper was bowled. Simba went in at 3 and joined Ben and put on 30 for the second wicket. Ben was caught behind by the keeper who literally had not caught one ball until then. Charlie joined Simba and took the score up to 92 and we were looking good. However both fell with the score on 92. Rixy crashed a few runs and Harry got the score over 120 to give us a batting point.
Simba 37
Ben B 19
Rixy 16
Jasper 13
Clumber 4 points Waleswood 20 points

Positives form today:
Simon, Harry and Simba bowled well.
Jasper, Ben B, Simba and Rixy looked good while batting.
We had 3 U16 playing, Waleswood had none.
Onwards and upwards next week hopefully with a full team. I am more optimistic this year than last year
UTP