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Elford Cricket Club Archive
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Match Report
Pakshaheen 1sts vs Elford 1sts
Warwickshire Div 3
Losing Draw
Pak 328 8
Elf 180 5
No Match Photos this week!
An Elford 8 man side' managed the impossible by avoiding defeat away at Pak Shaheen. The omens weren't good for Elford, who after losing the toss were asked to field in the sun. The 7 men present at the start decided to make the best of it, with each fielder taking up a little quarter of the field to themselves. Despite the low numbers , Elford remained in high spirits and quickly dismissed the openers thanks to Matt Stone. Elford ' s number was increased to 8 in the 15 th over , thanks to Sam Leech who promptly turned up and took a catch. Tony Allen took a wicket with his first ball for the 1sts this season, before resorting to bowling full tosses. Danny Haines and Simon Smith toiled away in long spells but were rewarded with 2 wickets a piece. Pak Sheen somewhat surprisingly decided to bat the full 50 overs and posted a massive 328 8.
Elford got off to worst possible start as Danny Hackett was caught behind off a vicious ball in the first over. Matt Stone came and went in a whirlwind, blasting several boundaries before being dismissed LBW. Sam Leech looked in good touch with 31, but things were looking decidedly grim for Elford who left teetering on 111 5 off 25 overs. With Pak shaheen needing only 2 wickets to wrap a comprehensive victory, Elford closed the game down. Rich Collett hit an unbeaten 54 while Simon Smith remained unbeaten on 39 as the pair batted for 25 overs.
Match Report
Elford 1sts Vs Knowle & Dorridge 3rds
Warwickshire Div 3
Lost by 9 wkts
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Elford suffered their heaviest defeat of the season as they crashed to a 9 wicket defeat at home to K&D. Having been inserted into bat first, Elford struggled from the outset with the lack of pace from the pitch. Danny Hackett battled for a hard fought 24 while Rob Collett chipped in with a breezy 18 before being caught. Elford looked set for a very early finish as they slumped to 72 7 of 20 overs, before the tail wagged. Matt Stone blasted a quickfire 23, while Ant Wright 23 and Danny Haines made sure Elford made it to the 48 th over before finally being dismissed for 149.
Knowle & Dorridge made short work of the total, latching on to any loose delivery to see the visitors home in 28 overs. Matt Stone took the solitary wicket for Elford, on a dathe club will been keen to put behind them.
Next up, Pak Shaheen....
Match Report
Ward End Unity 1sts Elford 1sts
Warwickshire League Div 3
Won by 2 wkts
WEU 173ao
Elf 174 - 8
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Elford won a crucial victory on their way to retaining their Div 3 status, despite a nervy ending. Elford won the toss and promptly inserted the home side into bat first, on a slow and wet wicket. Danny Haines made the early inroads dismissing the openers to take 3 - 38 off 13, with some variable bounce! He wasn't the only bowler to enjoy some success though. Simon Smith and Ant Wright both claimed a scalp each, while Gaz Starkey in his first appearance for the 1sts in 3 seasons, rolled backed the years to mop up the tail with 3 -18 off 4. Sharp fielding and safe hands all played their part as Elford took every chance they were presented. Ward End were dismissed for 173 in 44 overs.
Elford had got through their overs so quickly (2 hours 5 mins) that they were sent out to bat for 45 mins until Tea Time. Elfords batsman obviously had thoughts of either finishing the game before Tea or the food itself, as they made a quick fire start. However with wickets falling at virtually the same rate at which boundaries were being scored, Elford faltered to 60 - 4 at Tea. With settled stomachs and minds, Elford resumed with a steadier approach as Rich Collett 63* and Dave Emery 48 put on 90 for the 7th wicket, virtually leading Elford home. With the scores tied, and Emery needing 2 for his half century the scene was set. Unfortunately the batsman hadn't read the script and Emery was comically run out. The ever dependant, Smith then proceeded to get a second baller leaving a twitchy Ant Wright out to bat. Ironically the game was finished with a No Ball, as Elford eventually won with 2 wickets and 25 overs to spare.
Essington & Great Wyrley 1sts vs Sunday Sun XI
Lichfield League Div 4
Lost by 81 runs
EGW 201 - 5
Elf 120ao
The Elford Sun side (happy to have 11 players) continued their topsy turvy season as they travelled to league leaders Essington & Great Wyrley. With the game played on a artificial wicket and outfield that came with a health warning, the Elford players looked inquiringly on at the "wicket". Wyrley won the toss and batted first. Paul Baldwin bowled tightly to claim 1 for 14 off 8 while Danny Haines demonstrated their was a little life in the pitch by bowling the opener and cracking a stump in the process. The Wyrley talisman, Lee Bates was the main thorn in Elford side as he top scored with 73 despite being dropped several times. The home side took full advantage of sloppy fielding to post 201 - 5 off 40 overs. Elford's reply centred around Matt Stone who smacked 66 off 42 balls including several massive straight sixes. Unfortunately, no other Elford batsman could hang around long enough at the crease as they collapsed from 67 - 1 to 120ao, to claim 1 point.
Match Report
Warwickshire League Div 3
Barby 1sts vs Elford 1sts
Lost by 80 runs
Bar 259 - 2
Elf 179 ao
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Elford slid into the relegation zone as they fell 7 balls short of saving the game at league leaders Barby. In gloomy and wet conditions and with the batsman needing windscreen wipers to see the ball, Elford's final two batsman stubbornly stayed at the crease for nearly 11 overs. However, with increased desperation and appealing, Barby finally got their way as Paul Baldwin was adjudged LBW with an over to go.
Barby had dominated earlier proceedings as they took full advantage of a slow but firm batting track. Helped by dropped catches and some streaky strokes, Barby's openers put on 127 for the first wicket. However their was to be no rest bite for the Elford bowlers as the Barby opener, Rob Field carried his bat for 125, leading the home side to 259 -2.
Elford were solid enough in their reply with Tony Allen (39) and Sam Leech scoring at the required run rate. However after Leech holed out for 11, the elevated Matt Stone took up his mantle blasting 19 off his first 5 balls. Stone went onto 82 in his best innings for club to date. Unfortunately no other batsman could spend long enough at the crease to help the run chase, with Elford regularly losing wickets. With little chance of victory left, Paul Baldwin and Danny Haines 'wooded up' for the remaining 11 overs in deteriorating conditions, only to fall disappointingly short in the 48th over.
Match Report
Warwickshire League Div 3
Elford 1sts vs Hampton & Solihull 1sts
Lost by 27 runs
H&S 213 -6
Elf 187ao
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Elford were left to rue several early departures as they lost narrowly to Hampton & Solihull. Chasing 214 for victory, Elford had looked well poised on 103 - 2 off 23 overs, only to fall 27 runs short with 10 men.
Having elected to bat field first, Elford were made to work hard, chasing the ball around in the sun. The Opening batsman gave few chances away and looked well in control of proceedings at 124 -0 off 25 overs. However, Danny Haines trapped M Palmer LBW for 74 sparking a turn around the home side. Rob Drabble rolled back the years to take 4 - 42 off 14, helped by Tony 'Trucker' Allen, who must have benefited from the prematch fielding practise, taking two decent catches at mid off. Elford's tight bowling and fielding helped peg Hamptons innings down to a contained 213 - 6 off 50 overs.
Elfords reply was hampered by early departures, as their line up was reduced to 10 men. However, they raced out of the starters blocks as Simon Smith blasted a quickfire 55, before he too had to make an early exit. However it wasn't until Rich Collett (41) was adjudged LBW that Elford really lost their way. Dave Emery (21) and Ant Wright (17) both made good starts before being dismissed leaving Elford stumbling on 152 6. After Rich Collets departure the Elford runchase lost its way a little and despite some late hefty blows, Elford were dismissed for 187 in the 44 over.
Lichfield Div 4
Elford vs BridgeTrust OB
Won by 56 runs
Elf 192 ao
BTOB 136 - 3
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The Sunday side returned to winning ways with a comfortable XX run victory over BridgeTrust OB. The visitors had made little interest in chasing Elford's modest total of 192ao as the game petered out well before the end.
In a rain effected innings, Elford had been in trouble at 94 for 5 before stand-in skipper Ant Wright (53) and Danny Haines (23) put on 80 for the 6th wicket. Wright showed the way hitting his first half century of the season with 51 including several lofty blows. Before the rain had reduced the game to 37 over a side the ever dependable Rich Collett hit a classy 40, There had also been notable contributions with the bat from youngsters Steph Hollingsworth (17) and Danny Hackett (23).
BridgeTrust showed little intent of chasing the runs down after they lost a couple of 2 nd wicket in the 20th over, they seemed to give up any chance of victory. Despite the slow pitch and the modest total BridgeTrust finished on 136 - 4 of 37 overs, as Elford used an array of bowlers for interest.
Match Report
Elford Sun XI vs Centre Set
Lost by 25 runs
22nd June 2008
Elf 199 ao
CSCC 224 - 8
Elford Sun XI slipped to a 25 run defeat against Centre Set. On a blustery day, which had already claimed the side screens as its first victims, Elford decided to brave the conditions in the field first. The Visitors made steady progress posting 223 8 with the wickets shared amongst all the bowlers.
Elford's reply was held together by Rob Collett who scored a well earned 52 in his first innings of the season. However after he was dismissed by a sharp catch, Elford looked doomed on 112 7. Fortunately for Elford, Tony Allen (40) & Captain Jimmy Edgar (33) steadied the innings, helping to steer the game back towards the home side. However the pair were dismissed in the 32 nd over, and Elford's tail folded on 199ao, 25 runs short.
Match Report
Elford 1sts vs Bulkington 1sts
Won by 6 wkts
14th June 2008
Bulk 225 - 6
Elf 228 4
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Elford notched up their first win of the season as they beat Bulkington by 6 wkts on a warm afternoon. Stand in Skipper Rich Collett won the toss and decided to bowl first on a hard track. A Tight bowling line from Matt Stone and Danny Haines accompanied with an array of short balls helped peg the visitors to 58 3 off 20 overs. Bulkingtons middle order accelerated the run rate thanks mainly to C Noon who hit 91, before Rob Drabble and Ant Wright picked up some late wickets to keep the visitors down to 225 6.
Elford batsman finally filled some of their potential and put some recent bad form behind them. Tony Allen hit a quick fire 20 with just 5 scoring shots, while his opening partner, Danny Hackett went onto a season best 65. He shared a stand of 123 with Sam Leech as the pair took the game away from Bulkington. Leech was eventually caught & bowled for 66, his highest 1 st team score, to allow Elfords middle order to shine. Sam Griffiths looked set, before he was run out, while Rich Collett was in a dismissive mood with the bat, smashing the ball to all parts of the ground. He finished on 41 not out, leaving Ant Wright to hit the winning runs with a boundary.
Elford Sun XI vs Milford Hall 2nds
Sunday 15th June 2008
Won by 94 runs
Elf 248 8
MH 154 - 9
Elford Sun XI won their second game of the season as they strolled to a 94 runs win over a young Milford Hall 2nds XI. Stand in skipper Ant Wright, won the toss and elected to bat sending in Matt Stone to find some form. Stone showed his intent from the start, taking advantage of the lighting fast outfield too hit 9 fours off his first 14 balls faced! Stone went onto score a highly impressive 102 of 68 balls before finally being bowled in the 25 th over. Danny Hackett continued from his Saturday knock with a useful 33 while Dominic Hinks and Danny Haines chipped in with 19 each. Elford finished on 248 8 off 40 overs.
Milford struggled in to keep up with the runrate from the start and soon started to lose wickets. Danny Haines bowled accurately again, picking up 3 16 off 8 while Geoff Hackett bowled with a heavy leg side field to pick up 3 38 off 3. Milford eventually finished well short of the target on 154 9 but will surely take heart from some promising young players in their side.
M Stone called up to U19
June 2008
Matt Stone has been called up to the League U19 side to face a
Indian Touring side on Friday 20 June at Lapworth CC
League Representative Game
Warwickshire Cricket League vs Staffs Club Championship
11th June 2008
WCL won by 5 wkts
WCL 211 - 5
SCC 210
Elford's Ant Wright took 3 wickets on debut for the league Representative side on Wednesday afternoon,
helping Warwickshire to win the game by 5 wickets.
Match Photos
Match Report
Griff & Coton 1sts vs Elford 1sts
7th June 2008
Lost by 3 wickets
Elf 191 ao
G&C 194 - 7
Match Photos >
Elford crashed to their defeat of the season as they let Griff & Coton back into the game, who won with 1 ball to spare. After losing the toss again, Elford were put into bat first after a prematch rain shower. Like previous weeks before, Elford had look set to make a large total as the top order fired with the bat. Opener, Tony Allen found the middle of his bat and hit a useful 24, While Simon Smith (47) continued his good form hitting the ball to each corner of the park. Leading run scorer, Rich Collett looked equally as good as he finished on 56*. However Elford once again hit the implode button, as they slumped from 132-3 to 180-8, including 3 golden ducks, and a dismissal for obstruction! Elford were finally bowled out for 191 of 46 overs.
Griff's relpy was slow and steady, as the openers struggled against the Elford bowlers. Despite having to field with 10 men for the entire Griff Innings, Elford looked to be in control as Griff struggled to 90 - 4 of 34 overs. However Griff's middle order were made of sterner things, despite riding their luck on occasions, (the ball even hit the stumps without the bail falling off!) Despite a late couple of wickets falling, it wasnt Elfords day, as Griff scraped home with a ball and 3 wickets to spare. Elford were left to rue the fact they once again hadnt used all their overs.
Elford Sun vs Stafford 2nds
Lichfield Div 4
Lost by 34 runs
Staff 209 - 7
Elf 175 - 5
The Sunday side lost a close game at home to Stafford 2nds, as they fell 35 runs short of victory. Having fielded first, the Elford bowlers were made to work hard in the summer sunshine. Ant Wright picked up 4 42, while the in form Matt Stone bowled well picking up 2 26 to help restrict the visitors to 209- 7. Elfords batsman made a good fight of it, despite some tight bowling. Sam Griffiths hit a season best 60 including several huge sixes while skipper Jimmy Edgar (33) and Ant Wright (25*) were also amongst the runs. Unfortunately after Griffiths dismissal late on, Elford lost their way towards the end, finishing on a respectable175 5 in reply.
Match Report
Castle Bromwich 1sts vs Elford 1sts
31st May 2008
Lost by 7 wickets
Elf 149 ao
CB 150 - 3
No photos this week!
Elford lost their second game of the season as their recent poor form with the bat followed them to Castle Bromwich. With Captain Paul Bozward away, Simon Smith took the reigns for the day. Unfortunately he lost the toss, (Elford haven't won one yet this season!) and unsurprisingly found them selves batting first. Although the pitch wasnt quick, it produced plenty of early demons with the ball moving around off the deck. Simon Smith led from the top hitting a patient 63, while Rich Collett (18) had looked set until he holed out at deep square leg. Unfortunately an array of rash shots led to Elfords downfall, as they slumped from 123 - 3 to 149ao inside 10 overs. The Australian P Quinn was the main thorn in Elfords side as he took 6 - 26, showing how badly Elford currently miss a spin bowler.
Castle Bromwich's run chase was solid and steady, giving little away. With 55 overs to chase down 150 they never really looked in any major trouble, despite some tight fielding and bowling. Castle Bromwich reached their target with 10 overs and 7 wickets to spare.
Rushall vs Elford
1st June 2008
Won by 3 wkts
Rush 120ao
Elf 121 7
Elford Sun XI picked up their first victory of the season as they won a tight game away at Rushall. The home side batted first, but thanks to some good all round bowling performances, Elford maintained a tight grip on the game. Tony Allen, Geoff Hackett and Ant Wright all picked up 2 wickets a piece while young Steph Hollingsworth took a career best 3 6 off 4. In reply, Rushall proved their was still a little movement with the ball as Elford struggled early on. Ant Wright (20) and Tony Allen (27) looked as if they had the game in control before the pair were dismissed in quick succession. However the Edgar brothers steered Elford home from 90 7 to 121 7, to help pick up 9 valuable points.
Match Report
Elford 1sts vs Pakshaheen 1sts
24th May 2008
Lost by 94 runs
Elf 156 ao
Pak 250 - 9
Match Photos >
Elford crashed to their first defeat of the season as they failed to chase down a competitive total on a very blustery day. The visitors won the toss and elected to bat first, but were soon in trouble, as the in form Matt Stone picked up another couple of early wickets. However, Pakshaeen's middle order rallied around P Jacob who ended up on an unbeaten 121. Rob Drabble answered a late call up to the team, and promptly took 3 52 off 15 overs in his first game in over a year. He even took a wicket with his 2 nd ball! Ed Collett bowled well without picking up a wicket while Danny Haines picked up a couple of late wickets to ensure maximum bowling points. Pakshaheen closed on 250 9, leaving Elford to rue several dropped catches and decisions once again.
Elford innings never really got going as they quickly slumped to 49 4. Sam Leech looked in good touch before being bowled for 20, while Rob Drabble bludged a couple of boundaries. Rich Collett (44) and Paul Bozward (15) offered some late resistance, but Elford fell well short of their required total, to round off a poor day with the bat.
Match Report
Knowle & Dorridge 3rds Vs Elford 1sts
17th May 2008
Losing Draw
Elf 146 ao off 45 overs
K&D 141 9 off 43 overs
Match Photos >
Elford played their part in an enthralling rain effected game away at Knowle & Dorridge. Having been asked to bat first, Elford made a stop start to their inning, with the players leaving the field on several occasions due to passing showers. On the field, Elford struggled to score runs as tight bowling and a slow outfield restricted the run rate. Rich Collett was once again in good form as he took advantage when ever there was the chance of a quick single. Collett top scored on 32, supported by skipper Paul Bozward (26) as the pair eased Elford from 51 5 to 120 6. A Late collapse ensued, as Elford were bowled for 146 inside 45 overs.
With the game reduced in overs, K&D were set 147 to win off 43 overs. However tight bowling from Matt Stone & Danny Haines, proved the conditions had got no better to bat in. The pair restricted the home side to 14- 2 off 14 overs. The game ebbed and flowed with both teams sniffing the chance of a victory. Some lofty blows followed by some quick wickets meant a nervy end to the innings. Ant Wright did the damage with the ball for Elford claiming 5 40 off 15. With 2 overs to go, a victory, a defeat, a losing draw, a winning draw and a tie were all still possible due to the quirky nature of the rain affected rules. K&D eventually needed 6 runs to win with 1 wicket left off the final over. However K&D closed on 141 9 to claim a winning draw by 3 runs in a close but enjoyable game.
Elford 2nds vs Knowle & Dorridge 4th
17th May 2008
Won by 3 wkts
Elf 122 - 7
K&D 121 - 7
The 2nds notched up their first win of the season as they chased down 122 to win by 3 wickets. Paul Baldwin was the leading wicket taker with 4 - 39, while Tim Whitehouse chipped in with 2 wickets. Skipper Dillon Weller bowled an economical 15 overs for 20 runs. On a batting front, Eric Dodd showed why he won the batting avgs last year ably supported by Dominic Hinks.
Match Report
Elford 1sts vs Ward End Unity 1sts
10 May 2008
Winning Draw (17 points)
Elf 226 5 / WEU 186 - 7
Match Photos >
Elford had to settle for a second consecutive winning draw as they struggled to bowl out the opposition. On a warm afternoon, Elford were surprised to find themselves batting first, despite losing the toss. Danny Hackett demonstrated why he should open the batting, as he hit a patient and controlled 61. Sam Leech hit 18 off as many balls, while Rich Collett added some fire power in the last 20 overs, to help accelerate the run rate. He hit 53, before being caught on the boundary at Fine leg! Simon Smith and Ant Wright hit some lofty blows at the death as Elford finished on 226 - 5 of 50 overs.
Elford got off to a flying start as Matt Stone, Danny Haines & Ant Wright all took early wickets. Ward End were left teetering on 48-5 off 20 overs. However a focused display of batting from Ward Ends middle order eased the pressure for the visitors, as they started to pick up boundaries. With the game finely balanced at 150 6 with 8 overs to go, Elford raised their game and stemmed the flow of runs. Despite a late wicket, Elford had to settle for a frustrating draw as Ward End closed on 186 7.
Ward End Unity 2nds Vs Elford 2nds
May 3 2008
Lost. More to follow
To follow.
Aston Manor '2nds' Vs Elford Sun XI
May 3 2008
Lost by 187 runs
Elford Sun XI under new captain Jimmy Edgar suffered a heavy defeat at Aston Manor 2nds. Batting first the home side raced to 360 of 40 overs thanks to Astons overseas player who scored 153, In reply Elford mustered 167ao thanks mainly to the inform Danny Hackett 55 and Tony Allen 29.
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Match Report
Elford 1sts vs Barby 1sts
May 3 2008
Winning Draw
246 8
204 7
Match Photos >
Elford secured a winning draw on the opening day of the season against newly promoted and Div4 champions, Barby. The visitors won the toss and took the field, taking a wicket with the first ball of the game. Things got worse for Elford as they slumped to 7-2 off 2 overs, before Dan Anderton on debut, struck some lofty straight drives. He departed for 13, setting the scene for Simon Smith and Rich Collett to push the innings on. Smith was eventually bowled for 63, while Collett went onto 93 including 6 sixes and 5 fours. He was ably supported by Malc MacDonald who practiced his leg side shots to score 38, before being runout with a smart piece of fielding. Elford declared on 246 8 of 48 overs.
Barby made a steady start in relpy, scoring slowly but exploiting any lose balls. Elford made their breakthrough with Matt Stone, taking a wicked on his league debut. An interesting passage of play ensued as Elford took wickets a key moments, while Barby kept scoring at a rate to keep their chances of victory alive. However Matt Stones second spell swung the game in Elfords favour. His spell of line and length returned the excellent figures of 5 30 of 12. Danny Haines and Ant Wright both chipped in with a wicket a piece as Barby eventually closed on 204 7.
Stockingford 2nds Vs Elford 2nds
May 3 2008
Match Abandoned
To follow.
Bridge Trust OB Vs Elford Sun XI
May 3 2008
Match Abandoned
No report.
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Match Report
Elford 1sts vs Sheldon Marlborough
April 19 2008
Elford could only muster 9 willing volunteers to brave the artic conditions against Sheldon in a friendly fixture. Having repaired the sidescreens prior to the start of the game, both teams looking like theyd rather be anywhere else than playing cricket. New captain Paul Bozward elected to have bowl a first and led his team out into the howling wind. Sporting several layers and wooly hats, Elford struggled to plug the holes in the field, as Sheldon took advantage, sneaking singles in abundance. Sheldon finished on 182-5 of 40 overs, as Ant Wright and newcomer Matt Stone got amongst the wickets.
Elford reply didn't get off to the best start as they crashed to 8 -3 before Rich Collett and Malc MacDonald (41) steadied the ship. However after the pair departed Elford slumped to 93-8 (ao). No doubt the game would have been a lot closer with 11 players, but was nether the less a useful pre season warm up' game.
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