ISSY POP!
Despite a magnificent 124 from debutant wicket keeper-batsman Issy (a club record I believe), the Pimlico Strollers maintained their 100% record - four games, four defeats.
 
Last Sunday the Strollers were represented by probably their youngest eleven in ten years featuring a staggering seven debutants as the primarily North London players opted to spend more time with the kids. The Cudley Alms won the toss and elected to bat on a true but bouncy Roehampton Rec ground. Despite the excellent blend of youth (in the outfield) and experience (in the slips), the Strollers could not contain the Chigleys' batsmen who amassed a 272 for seven in their 35 overs. JJ proved the most economical bowler with 1 for 26 off 7 overs and Simon B (two wickets) and Bruce, Ben and Matt (one) were rather more expensive. Special mention for Bill's fielding - two catches and a run out.
 
The Strollers innings started slowly with the loss of two early wickets. Matt's 27 (not Morgan) and Paul's 26 got the momentum moving before Issy set about showing the rest of us how to bat. Sixes were dispatched - with care - to all areas of the ground as he moved effortlessly to a well-deserved ton. Unfortunately no-one could stick around to support his effort and the Strollers fell short of the target - all out for 215. Champagne moment was probably when Chapley's opening bowler Clem caught Issy on the boundary only to step over the line in doing so.
 
Thanks to Alex, Paul, Aslam (not the Lion), Ed, Ben, Bill, Issy and Matt for playing - see you in Crouch End soon!

Simon Poole
27.06.05

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