Mark Audain reporting on his games in England.
Hunts League Division One
Stamford Cricket Club vs Hampton Cricket Club
On June 11th Hunts League Division One, Stamford Cricket Club vs Hampton Cricket Club. Stamford CC won the toss and asked Hampton CC to take first strike on a wet soggy pitch. Hampton CC 194 all out from 45 overs, John Dee a magnificent, superb 107 (1 x 6, 11 x 4s), good support came from Mark Audain who showed grit and determination produced 22 (1 x 6, 2 x 4s), Adam Craig played well in the circumstances for 20. Bowling for Stamford CC, Hegit 9 overs, 45 runs, 4 wickets, A. Barch 10 overs, 41 runs, 2 wickets, Chamberlain 5 overs, 1 maiden, 23 runs, 2 wickets. Stamford CC 195 for 9 from 44.5 overs, T. Williams 47, S. Pigot 20, S. Prentice 20. Bowling for Hampton CC, Ash Brear 7 overs, 37 runs, 3 wickets, John Dee 10 overs, 1 maiden, 39 runs, 2 wickets, C. Moyle 9.5 overs, 35 runs, 1 wicket, Ian Kendall 6 overs, 21 runs, 2 wickets. Stamford winning by 1 wicket.
Ramsey cricket club vs Hampton cricket club
On June 12th Sunday league top of the table clash, Ramsey cricket club vs Hampton cricket club. The match was reduced from 45 overs, to 35 overs because of rain and bad weather during Ramsey inning. Ramsey CC 235 for 6, Aussie Pro Blake Mills 52, (6 x 6s, 2 x 4s), R. Abrahim 51, J. Wells 47, S. Buddle 40 not out, A. Parkins 39, bowling for Hampton CC, Mark Audain 9 overs, 1 maiden, 55 runs, 3 wickets, Daniel Court 7 overs, 51 runs, 1 wicket, Ali Hayden 4 overs, 39 runs, 1 wicket, Dave Wilkinson 2 overs, 27 runs, 1 wicket. Hampton CC 180 all out, Mark Audain and the Sri Lankan, Renuka started the inning guns blazing producing 57 runs from 5 overs, Mark Audain smashing the ball to all parts of the field produced a quick fire 37 (7 x 4s, 1 x 6) Renuka 24, Chad Batty the South African pro produced a classical 48 (8 x 4s, 1 x 6), Anu Sharma with 18 was the only other useful contribution. Bowling for Ramsey CC, off spinner Woodward 8 overs, 40 runs, 5 wickets, Hodson 2.2 overs, 22 runs, 2 wickets, Rehman 6 overs, 43 runs, 1 wicket and Blake Mills 4 overs, 17 runs, 1 wicket. Ramsey CC winning 55 runs.
Report compiled by Mark Audain