WEALDSTONE v MOUFFLONS

On a fine day at Happy Valley Moufflons took on visitors Wealdstone Corinthians. The visitors consisted largely of veterans and play social cricket in England. Moufflons won the toss and opted to take the field. Wealdstone's openers were resilient but did not find scoring easy against a somewhat erratic Moufflons bowling display. Patel looked comfortable but was eventually undone by a good Hassan delivery. After 12 overs they had reached 40 for one wicket. Shah hung around for quite a time with some interesting calling and running and when partnered with Naylor the run rate did improve marginally. After Shah's departure Matthews came in and again a partnership started to develop but the Wealdstone blades did not flash so often and only 3 boundaries came off the bat in their innings. Cundy helped the total towards the end of their 35 overs. Moufflons used 10 bowlers in all. Whilst some of the bowling was tight it was also at times very poor with a total of 73 extras being conceded which must be something of a record even by Moufflons standards, of these 44 were wides. However it must be said that Moufflons own veteran behind the stumps did at times struggle to bend his back to get down to a few loose balls. Moufflons fielded well and stuck at the task throughout their time in the filed. After 35 overs Wealdstone had accumulated 160 for 3. Pick of the bowling for Moufflons, Hassan 3 overs for 4 runs, Alan 4 overs for 9 runs, Robel six overs for 14 runs.

Moufflons opened with Hassan and Van. Van being on a string of ducks seemed determined to prove himself and opened his account with a huge six followed by quite a few more lofty blows however the openers for Wealdstone were quite tidy and after 12 overs Moufflons had reached 55 for 3 with the game very much in the balance. Ian and Robel settled down and a good partnership developed and the run rate crept up. Ian ended his innings with a runner and eventually retired on 50. Dev came in to partner Robel and with the 161 target rapidly approaching it looked at though Robel would miss out on his own 50 however he had other things in mind and finished off with a 4 and a big 6 to end on 55 not out and Moufflons on 164 for 3 in the 29th over. Pick of the Wealdstone bowlers was Brown with 7 overs for 22 and Cundy with 4 overs for 11.

The weather conditions, pitch and outfield were all quite different to what Wealdstone were used to but nevertheless it was a competitive game played in good spirit and enjoyed by all. After the game Wealdstone presented a commemorative signed miniature bat to the Moufflons. Moufflons responded by presenting a plaque to commemorate their visit.  

WEALDSTONE v AMDOCS

Sporting their new team name, the name of the company for whom all their players are employed, Himalayans/Amdocs were the opposition for Wealdstones second game of their tour. Beaten by Moufflons the day before Wealdstone were a little apprehensive of the strength of their new opponents. And with good reason as they found themselves skittled out for 65. Amdocs held back their strongest batsmen but could not prolong the game for more than 20 overs. Most notable among their batsmen was Sunil top scoring with 22 and making the first six of his long career.