Cricket vs Burgess Hill

U14C Battle to a Draw

The U14C played their first fixture of the term after a few matches were called off due to wet pitches inland of us in Brighton.

After deciding we wanted to field first if we won the toss, it became irrelevant as we lost it and were put into bat. Ellie and Lola stepped in and surged us to 29 runs off their 4 overs, hitting a few good shots off the legs for fours. Good partnerships between Layla and Issy, and Poppy and Jasmine, meant that we were going to post a defendable score if we bowled well. The innings was ended with a blustery onslaught between Aimee and Bea, who finished off with 23 runs from their four overs.

Then it was our turn to bowl and we set a very defensive field in order to stem their runs early on. Burgess Hill ran well between the wickets, and, with some added extras, had a blinder of a start with 36 off their first 4 overs. This was followed by two good partnerships, meaning we needed a final 8 overs to really peg them back and stem the runs.

Aimee, Poppy, Ellie, stepped up next, and Lola managed to pull them back and keep it tight until the end. Off the final over, both scores were level, with Roedean needing to take a wicket and Burgess Hill needing a few runs: 1st ball – no run, 2nd ball – no run, 3rd ball – 4 runs from a pull shot off the hips, 4th ball – wicket! Burgess Hill needed 2 runs to win off two balls: 5th ball – no run, 6th ball – single! The scores were level, and the match was drawn at 111 runs each.

Mr Campleman

37 runs to the board! Zaina boomed some boundaries and Ezzie ran well between the wickets, and 23 runs were added. Aya and Joy faced some strong bowlers, but held their own, putting 30 runs on the board. Bella and Katherine were our last pair to bat, and, with an impressive 33 runs combined, the team's total was 355.

Losing by just one run was heartbreaking, but the team took it with grace and were pleased with the result regardless. St Christopher's gave Paloma Bowler of the Game and Katherine Batter of the Game. Coach's Player this week also goes to Captain Katherine, for her adaptive fielding, communication to the team, and excellent batting and bowling. It was another great knock for the U12Cs – I can't wait to see them back in action after half term.

Miss Bamford