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set by the opposition whom we usually put in to bat. I hope Mark Yendle, Captain of Cricket for 1988 will take note!
That approach worked with Jim Lewis' 1985 side but that is a different story all together, since we did not have a
player who could really take the opposition bowling apart as from the word go in T.W.L. style. What suited the 1985
XI was not right for Christ College in 1987.
C.W.K.
3rd XI
The third cricket team this year consisted of eleven boys unrivalled in enthusiasm, and not lacking in talent. It was,
therefore, unfortunate that a hailstorm only an hour before the game was due to start forced a premature end to their
only fixture against Monmouth.
However, due to excellent facilities we were able to play them indoors in two six-a-side games. Both were lost
valiantly. with impressive displays with the bat from Eddie Sykes, Sanjeev Sharma and the captain, Oli Hides, and
spirited bowling performances from Sykes and Sharma. This can only be a good sign for the future, and I hope that
we may see some of last year's 3rd XI players playing for the 2nd XI this summer. It is important to remember though,
that the main aim in 3rd XI cricket is enjoyment, with achievement coming a close second, neither of which would
be possible without the help of Mr. Cousins and Mr. Potter. whom we thank sincerely.
U 14XI
P.7 W.2 D.2 L.2 T.l
A fair season. Spirits were high after a victory in the first game but then the weather disrupted events. A good win
against Swansea schools was followed by a defeat against a strong Monmouth Xl.
In the final game of the season there was a nail-biting finish against Llandovery. Defending a low total of 82.
defeat seemed inevitable until four run outs changed the course of the game. At the start of the last over, Llandovery
needed 3 runs to win with one wicket remaining. One run was eventually scored off the final delivery and a tie was a
fair result.
J. E. Digby (capt.) and A. L. P. Lewis (v.capt.) A. Meredith played well; M. J. Allnutt swatted effectively on many
occasions and M. Morris made a sound return to the game following his pre-season accident. Grateful thanks are
given to our coaches Mr. D. T. Cherry, Mr. K. T. Norkett and Mr. J. R. Williams.
U 13XI
A. Meredith
This was a mixed season, on the whole. We were playing most fluently against Monmouth. who had a very strong
side, despite the fact that we lost. We were lacking any sort of spirit from then on, trudging to the 'sacred' crease and
dangling around prodding at every loose ball and making very little firm contact whatsoever. But suddenly, we
started working harder, and gradually gaining a confident, determinted feeling to enjoy ourselves and so we did.
A couple of great matches followed in which we amassed very respectable scores at any level. Jason Griffiths, a
thorough stroke-maker and a very competent batsman led the onslaught against Llandovery, and though the result
was a draw, C.C.B. gained a victory in "Test Match terms".
To round off the season, we 'whitewashed' H.C.S. by totalling 184 for 4 and demolishing their batsmen for a
meagre 69 with Matthew Pomfret fetching 5 wickets.
SDME OF OUR BEST PERFORMANCES:
Against Bishop ofHereford: B of H 39 all out (N. Menon 3 for 5. Pomfret 4 for 7, Widdows 1 for 10, Griffiths 1 for 6)
Against Monkton House: C.C.B. 130 for 5 (J. Griffiths 56)
Against Llandovery: C.C.B. 150 for 3 (J. Griffiths 99)
Against H.C.S.: C.C.B. 184 for (4 J. Griffiths 84, D. Sheehan 31' (3 6'5, 24's)
H.C.S.: 69 (Pomfret 5 for 15)
Monmouth 156-3 (Edwards 62) C.C.B. (140 all out) S.G. 48
Griffiths' average was over 40 which is quite remarkable. Comparatively his timing is spot on and he had a
marvellous array of orthodox shots. Bad luck for not getting a century.
U12XI
Won 1, Lost 2, Drawn2.
N. Menon (3)
Unfortunately, of the five matches that were played, the under 12 team only won one match. This was against the
Hereford Cathedral School, in which Roderick took six wickets and Marchman took four wickets. Two matches
were drawn against L1andaff and Monkton House, while we were beaten by Monmouth and St. Johns, Porthcawl.
These four matches were closely contested, and there were many fine performances notably; Marshman, ROderick
and Redworth. Perhaps with more practice, commitment and enthusiasm. the team will gain more success in future
matches. Our sincere thanks to go Mr. James- Pratt and Mr. Marshall for their time and enthusiasm,
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D, Roderick (Captain)