Oakley got back to winning ways yesterday with a thrilling victory against Bentworth on another sun baked day at Oakley Park.
Bowling first Oakley bowled and fielded really well with captain Clive Welsman starring, taking 4 wickets whilst Tommy Holbrook and George Lethaby kept the run rate down, reducing Bentworth to 160 for five of their 42 overs.
Going into bat Oakley started really well with the returning Adam Robinson picking the bad balls and accumulating at really good rate. However, the wickets soon started to tumble as many of the Oaks batsmen made decent starts before getting out to some tidy and effective Bentworth bowling.
Both Darrell Dimond and Tom Holbrook made good contributions but after Robinson departed for 41, Oakley’s plight became desperate with Michael Wood the only recognised batsmen left at the crease.
Michael Wood kept his cool to guide Oakley to victory
After Bown and Lethaby went in successive overs the Oaks were on the brink of defeat with Alex Brundle coming in at 11 with 15 still required for victory. Under the guidance of the excellence Wood, who was keeping his cool under pressure, Alex steadied himself, stood his ground and aided the Oaks to a welcome victory.
After the game, all the players stayed behind for a barbecue and with a win behind them, the beer tasted that much sweeter on a lively and fun evening for everyone at the club.
As the chairman, I would like to thank the club members for the warm and touching reception they gave me and Justine on our engagement weekend. I t was much appreciated by both of us.
Up the Oaks
Yes this was a very impressive performance by the Woodentop.
nice to see he keeps his left elbow high and gets his head over the ball.