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Lodsworth Fall Short

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West Chiltington CC v Lodsworth CC
Sunday 18th August at West Chiltington
35-overs
 
West Chiltington 257 for 6 (T Chambers 103 rtd, J Elliott 59, B Hasler 37; Matt Hall 7 overs 2 for 48, Finn Campbell 7 overs 1 for 39)
Lodsworth CC 224 for 6 (T Munday 56, James Hickey 51, Joe Waller 36, Paul Phillips 17 not out: G Beeves 3 overs 2 for 9, C Davies 7 overs 2 for 25)
Lodsworth lost
 
A Lodsworth team denuded by last-minute withdrawals turned up at West Chiltington with just 9 men. A tough team to beat with a full compliment it was a huge task to plug all the gaps in the field as the home batsmen bludgeoned their way to a total of 257 for 6 off 35 overs. T Chambers celebrated his A-Level results that earned him a place at UCL to read Medicine, with a commanding 103 runs before retiring. The Lodsworth fast bowlers Joe Waller and Finn Campbell tried their utmost but it was Matt Hall who took 2 wickets for 48 and also steered a return ball onto the wicket for a clever run out of a non-striker. Lodsworth were sportingly loaned a player – the veteran T Munday towards the end of the innings while Rob Collins made some remarkable stops in the field.
 
After yet another historic tea Lodsworth CC set off at a gallop with 16 scored off the first over. Indeed, until the 20th over Lodsworth were ahead of the strike rate but at a heavy attritional cost for Joe Waller was back in the pavilion with 36 runs while Finn Campbell and Ed Marland were sent back cheaply. It fell to James Hickey (51- his sixth half-century of the season) and T Munday (56) to raise hopes of an unlikely victory but with their departure the run rate slowed. The innings drifted to a conclusion with Lodsworth on a credible 224 for 6, but rueing the lack of two key bowlers at the outset.
 
Man of the Match Rob Collins
Scribe Bob Powell

Finn’s First Century

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Fernhurst CC v Lodsworth CC
Sunday 11th August at Fernhurst
35-overs
 
Lodsworth CC 222 for 5 (Finn Campbell 100 rtd, Lydon Gibbons 71rtd, Dave Clarke 18 not out: Melrose 7 overs 3 for 36)
Fernhurst CC 121 for 8 (Bristow 37, Vass 22, Tyler 17: Andy Long 7 overs 3 for 35, Matt Hall 5 overs 2 for 17, Dave Clark 7 overs 2 for 30)
Lodsworth won
 
 
Fernhurst CC have made remarkable improvements to their ground since I last visited with a much enhanced football field and a fully enclosed cricket net with a bowling machine. Winning the toss, the skipper decided Lodsworth should bat first.
 
With Graham Braithwaite now playing most of his cricket with Kew CC in the Thames Valley League and both Tom Atkins and Harry Dimond displaying their skills with Midhurst CC in the Hampshire League, Lodworth CC have been fortunate to find a richly talented successor in Finn Campbell who notched scored his maiden century.
 
The Marlborough College schoolboy hit a chanceless 100 before retiring. Lodworth’s batting lineup was also bolstered by Paul Phillip’s cousin, Lydon Gibbons, who was visiting from Queensland, Australia, and was keen to have a run out with the village team. He too hit a lusty 71 before retiring and although loosing the wickets of Hickey, Hall, Long, Phillips and Marland, Lodsworth went in for tea with a comfortable 222 for 5
 
Another magnificent spread ensued, with the third day of the 4th England v Australia test on the TV, before Fernhurst set off in pursuit of the runs. A spirited opening by Bristow (37) was nipped in the bud by Andy Long (7 overs 3 for 35), Dave Clarke (7 overs 2 for 30) and Matt Hall (5 overs 2 for 17). Andy Long made one brilliant run out and two catches on the boundary by Lydon Gibbons were noteworthy.
 
The Fernhurst tail wagged until the 35th over with two talented youngsters – Vass (22) and Tyler (17) resisting everything the Lodsworth bowlers could throw at them as Fernhurst nudged to 121 for 8. The new cricket net at Fernhurst  is obviously proving its worth.
 
Man of the match Finn Campbell
Scribe Bob Powell
 
Footnote: Interestingly, three of the top ten batsmen in the Midhurst CC 2013 1st XI squad – Tom Atkins, Richard Gough and Graham Braithwaite are Lodsworth residents. Tom Atkins captains the Midhurst 1st XI.  Mention must also be made of Henry Cruikshank who is turning in some good performance’s for the Midhurst U14 Xl

An Athletic Performance

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Lodsworth CC v Fittleworth CC
Sunday 4th August at Lodsworth
35-overs
 
Lodsworth CC 181 for 6 (Finn Campbell 56, Dave Clarke 34 not out, Oliver King 24, Joe Waller 18: L Kitchener 7 overs 3 for 21)
Fittleworth CC 143 for 8 ( P Kitchener 56 not out, A Shepherd 10 not out: Dave Clarke 7 overs 3 for 29, Joe Waller 5 overs 2 for 23, Matt Hall 6 overs 2 for 10)
Lodsworth CC won
 
 
‘Energetic’ and ‘athletic’ are not adjectives normally connected with the proper noun Lodsworth CC, but both were much in evidence against Fittleworth.
 
Lodsworth batted first and a scintillating display by Finn Campbell (56) and a lively cameo by Joe Waller (18) got the home team off to a good start. A measured 34 not out from Dave Clarke and a solid 24 from Ollie King allowed Lodsworth to go in for tea on a comfortable score of 181 for 6. The youthful (and vociferous) Fittleworth skipper L Kitchener bowled 7 overs 3 for 21.
 
The older players would have welcomed an afternoon nap after a historic calorie-laden tea but Joe Waller’s very fast bowling quickly woke up the ‘keeper and adjacent slips as Fittleworth began the chase. Joe removed one of the Fittleworth openers with his third ball and finished on 5 overs 2 for 23, Dave Clarke continued his good form with 7 overs 3 for 29 and Matt Hall cleaned out the middle order with 6 overs 2 for 10.
 
P Kitchener, one of the remarkable family of cricket aficionados who form the backbone of the Fittleworth club refused to be uprooted and ended on 56 not out as the visitors held on to end on 143 for 8. Lodsworth’s fielding (dropped catches excepted) was excellent, with catches by Hall and Hickey, and for an outstandingly agile run out by Joe Waller.
 
Man of the Match Joe Waller
Scribe Bob Powell

Sunset at Amberley

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Amberley CC v Lodsworth CC
Sunday 28th July 2013
35-overs
 
Amberley CC 161 for 8 off 35 overs (R Spires 35, M Lock 27 not out: Dave Clark 13 overs 5 for 33)
Lodsworth CC 80 all out (Paul Phillips 34, Bob Powell 18: M Lock 6 overs 4 for 11, C canter 6 overs 2 for 9, A Weldon-King 4 overs 2 for 14)
Lodsworth lost
 
A much changed Lodsworth team made its way to the picturesque village of Amberley, though I would not go as far as skipper Paul Phillips who described his 10-man contingent as a ‘a collection of boys and geriatrics’. Facing Amberley was somewhat daunting as they had not lost a game all season and their skipper had been 12th man for Sussex County CC against Australia at Hove just two day before.
 
Amberley batted first and were pinned down by Dave Clark and Matt Hall. DC produced his best bowling performance of the year with figures of 13 overs 5 for 33. There were five good catches from Powell (2) Phillips, Clark and Hickey.  Indeed, Lodsworth were in the driving seat until the 20th over when Amberley’s middle order asserted itself. DC removed the ‘Sussex 12th man’ with a magnificent ball that clipped the bails and at tea the home team had made 161 for eight, a score that was not beyond the Lodsworth batting lineup.
 
But it was not to be, Lodsworth’s top-order suffered a catastrophic collapse – the opening five batsmen were back in the pavilion with just 23 runs on the board. There were four ducks. Paul Phillips (34) managed to steady the ship and one of the ‘geriatrics’ Bob Powell, batting at No.11, hit three fours in an untypical innings of 18. Lodsworth finished on a half-respectable 80-all out, with Joel Phillips the not-out batsman
 
And so we retired to the Sportsman Inn with its delightful terrace overlooking the Arun Valley and the setting sun that gave it the atmosphere of a hillside village in Tuscany.
 
Man-of-the-Match Dave Clark
Scribe Bob Powell

West Burton buried

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Bury and West Burton CC v Lodsworth CC
Sunday 14th July 2013 at Bury
 
Lodsworth CC 188 for 5 (Matt Hall 37 retired, Finn Campbell 27, Dave Clarke 23, James Hickey 22: N Goldsmith 11 overs 3 for 56, 13 overs)
Bury and West Burton CC 97 all out (W Rowsell 29 not out, J Waller 16: A Long 11.2 overs 4 wickets for 18 run, Matt Hall 5 overs 2 wickets for 12 runs).
Lodsworth Won
 
An even hotter “hottest day this year” found us at Bury and West Burton, another rough old wicket with more thatch than a Devonshire cottage and a HUGE outfield boundary. 
 
Having won the toss Bury decided to put us in to bat.  Dave Clarke (23) and Matt Hall (37 retired ‘too hot’) took to the crease and given the uneven bounce looked very solid against the blistering pace of Joe Waller (2 wickets for 46 runs from 13 overs). Following on were Finn Campbell (27) and Jim Hickey, who having reclaimed his ‘lucky’ Lodsworth baggy cap from Madehurst changing room, chanced his way to 22.  With extras as the highest contribution of 47 and new boy Charlie Keenan adding 15 not out, Lodsworth were well provided for with 188.
 
After a truly delicious tea Bury commenced their riposte T Lewis(19) looked settled but some very strait bowling from  Andy Long (4 wickets for 18 runs from 12 overs) and Hall (2 for 12 from 5 overs) aided by two catches by Keenan found Bury well short of the runrate. 
 
With just 33 runs on the board a third wicket partnership between skipper W Rowsell (29 not out) and Joe Waller(16) threatened to put the home team back on track. But after conceding 17 runs off his first over Paul Phililips replied with 6 maidens in a row to finish on 1 for 21 off 8 overs. Then Matt Hall dislodged Waller, caught and bowled, to push the runrate beyond hope.  There was little wag in Bury’s tail before they slumped to 76 all out.
 
 
Man of the Match Matt Hall
Scribe Paul Phillips
 

Stoolballer crosses codes

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Tillington CC v Lodsworth CC
Sunday 7th July at Tillington
Sussex Rules
 
Lodsworth CC 164 for 6 (Finn Campbell 53, Matt Hall 25, Ed Marland 25)
Tillington CC 123 all out (Whickham 44, Westmore 25: Andy Long 4 for 30, Finn Campbell 2 for 11, Matt Hall 2 for 10)
Lodsworth CC Won
 
 
The hottest day of the year saw Lodsworth ‘down the road’ at the historic village of Tillington. The opposition was weakened by some of their players entering a 6 a side competition but compensated by including Dawn Clarke…a county stoolballer who was very impressive in the field.
 
Lodsworth were put in to bat.  Finn Campbell notched up 53 runs but was wilting under his helmet and retired ‘too hot’. Matt Hall and new dad Ed Marland (congratulations) put on 25 runs-a-piece and aided by a few cameos Lodsworth went in to a splendid tea with 164 on the board.
 
After 30 people gathered round a tiny tinny transistor to hear Andy Murray make history… not really a sport that lends itself to radio commentary … Lodsworth took to the field.  Andy Long (4 wickets for 30 runs) returned the first three batsman to the pavilion for just 1 run.  A partnership between Wickham (44) and Westmore (25) put up stern resistance but Finn Campbell (2 wickets for 11 runs) spoiled their party.
 
Lodsworth made heavy work of the tail enders with Matt Hall (2 wickets for 10 run) required to winkle them out.  Tillington ran out of batsmen/women at 123 and both teams repaired to the Horseguards  Inn to rehydrate.
 
 
Man of the Match: Finn Campbell
Scribe: Paul Phillips.

Lodsworth sink Matelots

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Lodsworth CC v Ancient Mariners CC
Sunday 21st July at Lodsworth
Sussex Rules
 
Ancient Mariners CC 194 all out (F Hodson 46, L Methley 45: Matt Hall 10 overs 5 for 38, Andy Long 7 overs 2 for 37, Harry Dimond 2 overs 2 for 8)
Lodsworth CC 198 for 4 (Harry Dimond 96, James Hickey 57: W Westwood 8 overs 2 for 54, F Hodgson 8 overs 2 for 23)
Lodsworth Won
 
Lodsworth welcomed the return of a number of a number of familiar faces – Oliver King, Alfie Bunker and Will Salaman were all playing their first game of the season in a strong Lodsworth crew press-ganged in to repel the raiding Mariners.
 
The Mariners batted first and Lodsworth laboured in the heat but gradually chipped away at the visitors who, with the benefit of a very fast outfield,  finished on 194 all out after 35 overs. Matt Hall was in scintillating form taking 5 wickets for 38 runs off 10 overs. Harry Dimond put in a cameo performance with 2 wickets for 8 runs in 2 overs and Andy Long got in on the act with 2 for 37. Five good catches were held by Long, Clarke, Bunker, Salaman and Dimond. 
 
After tea, Losworth also benefited from the quick outfield and Harry Dimond batted imperiously to record 96 runs, while James Hickey (56) scored his fifth half century of the season as Lodworth reached 198 for the loss of five wickets.
 
This was arguably Lodsworth’s most satisfying game of the season, played in a good spirit and closely fought with the home team emerging victorious with just nine balls remaining.
 
Man of the Match Harry Dimond and Matt Hall
Scribe Bob Powell

Playing on Putty

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Graffham CC v Lodsworth CC
July 1st 2013 at Graffham
40-over game
 
Graffham CC 209 for 6 off 40 overs
Lodsworth CC 85 all out
Lodsworth lost
 
 
Sunday cricket players are often varied in ability and by availability.  Conditions and opposition strength are similarly varied.  So while variety maybe the spice of life it doesn’t make life easy for a cricket captain when finding an appropriate team. A mixed-ability 10 Lodsworth players turned out at Graffham to change in a pavilion, currently enjoying quite a facelift. It appeared everybody in the village was out to benefit from the beautiful weather with tennis, youngster’s football and bowls all being enjoyed on the village green.
 
Having lost the toss with Graffham electing for a 40-over game, Lodsworth found themselves fielding first.  The nicely trimmed grass on the fast outfield belied a wicket apparently made of bumpy putty.  Graffham were off with a solid, if slow start, old hands Barrett (36) and Danby (20) followed by Josh Cowell (23)…a defector from the Lodsworth squad. A sharp run out by Finn Campbell sent B Creed to the pavilion without a score…we were thinking we were on top but a fine inning by captain Stevens (76) and Lewis (33) and the home team amassed 209 by tea. Only Matt Hall with 3 wickets for 46 runs and Fergus Cruikshank 2 for 12 made any impression for the visitors.
 
Dave Clarke (17) and Fergus Cruikshank (12) opened a positive response with Finn Campbell adding a further 21 but from there it went badly downhill; Andy Long and Paul Phillips were returned with ducks by a stunning spell from Lewis (4 wickets for 6 runs.)  It was left to young Alfie Couson and Tom Creed to bowl at Joel Phillips and Matt Hall, who guided a pea roller onto his stumps. Not a pretty performance, but a lovely afternoon and a joy for the skipper to see Joel Phillips score his first 2 runs for Lodsworth.
 
Man of the Match: Fergus Cruickshank
Scribe Paul Phillips

Lodsworth Lack Fire Power

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Madehurst CC v Lodsworth CC
June 23rd 2013 at Madehurst Bowl
 
Lodsworth CC 125 all out off 32 overs (Graham Braithwaite 53, Paul Phillips 20: B Clilverd 5 overs 3 wickets for 36 runs )
Madehurst CC 127 for 5 off 27 overs (B Clilverd 43,R Bright 42 not out: Dave Clark 8 overs 2 for 36)
Lodsworth lost
 
England lost to India in dramatic fashion in the ICC Champions Trophy. Needing 20 from 16 balls with six wickets in hand they choked to loose by just five runs. Meanwhile Lodsworth CC also succumbed somewhat meekly to a new opponent Madehurst CC in a scheduled 40-over game.
 
Batting first the Lodsworth openers found it difficult to cope with the turn on the decidedly green wicket. Harry Dimond, James Hickey and Dave Clark all departed quickly and it was left to Graham Braithwaite to prop up the visitors with a resolute innings of 53, backed by skipper Paul Phillips with a flamboyant 20. Lodsworth staggered to a total of 125 all out off 32 overs – a sum that was always going to be hard to defend.
 
A sumptuous spread in Madehurst’s delightful new timber pavilion, set in a green bowl surrounded by yellow rape oil, preceded the Madehurst riposte. Only for a short period when the home team was five wickets down did a Lodsworth win look remotely possible but it was not to be. Dave Clark bowled tenaciously to take 2 wickets for 36 runs off 8 overs and Graham Braithwaite took one astonishing catch on the boundary but it was all over in just 27 overs.
 
Just time to return to the bar and watch the last rites being enacted at Edgbaston.
 
 
Bob Powell
Scribe

Fearsome Finn

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Tangmere CC v Lodsworth CC
June 16th 2013 at Tangmere
 
Lodsworth CC 191 for 5 off 35 overs (James Hickey 51retired not out, Pat Cowell 32, Matt Hall 32, Dave Clark 29 not out: Oakley 7 overs 2 wickets for 30 runs)
Tangmere CC 51 all out (Pat Cowell 3 overs 3 wickets for 1 run, Finn Campbell 3 overs 2 wickets for 10 runs)
Lodsworth Won
 
The fragile state of village cricket in 2013 was again underlined by the fact that Lodsworth CC arrived at Tangmere with a strong team to find the home team with just seven players. Skipper Paul Phillips had thoughtfully brought along 13 players including his son Joel and another schoolboy Harry Beechcroft- Kay and they were delighted to be offered a game albeit for the opposition. Rob Collins also agreed to play for Tangmere and so a game was concocted with numerically equal sides.
 
Lodsworth batted first and James Hickey was again the star, scoring fifty for the fourth consecutive week before retiring. Pat Cowell and Matt Hall both put 32 on the board and Dave Clark steadily amassed 29 not out as Lodsworth finished on 191 for 5 off the allotted 35 overs.
 
When play resumed after tea Finn Campbell bowled at a fearsome pace to take 2 wickets for 10 runs off 3 overs. Finn has quickened his delivery considerably since 2012 and your scribe’s position as wicket keeper has become a ‘dangerous occupation’. Tangmere put on a game performance but were overwhelmed by the speed and variation of the Lodsworth attack exemplified by Pat Cowell who bowled 3 overs and took 3 wickets for 1 run.
 
The old Douglas Bader Arms in Tangmere has been converted to a Cooperative Store so the team moved north of the A27 to the Anglesey Arms at Halnaker for a convivial post-match pint. Thanks to Tangmere for a friendly game.
 
Man of the Match Pat Cowell
 
Bob Powell
Scribe