Cambridge NCI 278-2, Battisford 59

Having acquired an 11th player as we left the clubhouse, travelled to Cambridge on the hottest day of the year and negotiated seven floors of the multi storey car park opposite Parkers Piece, losing the toss and being forced to field confirmed that this wasn't necessarily going to be Battisford's day. Holly ably kept up the family tradition of top wicket keeping, Chloe demonstrated cat-like reactions and debutant Becca Wooding impressed with some brave, some might say kamikaze, fielding but the Cambridge attack was relentless as they stacked up a huge 278 runs. However, a good tea bouyed Battisford and they set out to bat. Maybe the hours in the scorching field had taken their toll but no-one managed to really establish a scoring partnership. With nine wickets down, heavy rain looked to have brought the game to an early close but a short break in the deluge was all that Cambridge needed to ensure they wrapped up the match. Big thanks to Chloe who had envisiged a pleasant stroll around Cambridge with an ice cream before being persuaded to play!

Woodbridge Tournament 2008

Battisford (54) v Woodbridge (47)

Battisford opened batting with Debbie 'big hits' Munro taking first strike- exceptional innings followed from Mrs Munro who had to retire at 28, the go large shouts from the crowd leading to 5 fours. Natalie Samuels backed up the score well with 13 and a credible short appearance from Lois 'Mansy' Mansfield who was not out too!

There followed an incredible performance in the field and bowling with Ellie 'I don't like Tunnocks' Crame taking a wicket with her second ball. The next wicket was that of an ex Battisford playing being caught out by the wicket keeper. The entire order bowlind well keeping Woodbridge controlled. A satisfying performance celebrated with the first bottle of bubbly!

Battisford (59) v Cambridge (48)

Fresh from victory over Woodbridge, Battisford lost the toss but were sent in to bat first, the first of Cambridge's mistakes. Lois opened with Ellie 'i don't understand no' Crame - keen paced running between stumps led to Lois M 22, not out, and artificial respiration after the innings. Debbie fell on her sword at 4 caught, Saskia W carving out an impressive 12 not out despite barracking from the scorer (her mum).

What can be said about Battisford during fielding and bowling? During her debut bowling stint, Jane 'take it on the leg' Doughty gave a credible showing with the ball, but is currently researching prosthetic limbs. Anna Jarrold, having recieved expert tuition, took a fiendish wicket dismissing Cambridge's best batswoman. The fielding was tight leading to Battisford's second victory.