Bedouins v Pedmore House (Austin’s Army) – Wednesday, 2 July 2014

Bedouins won by 7 wickets

Austin brought his Pedmore House team to Enville for the annual fixture, and it turned out to be a close contest, which the Beds just managed to win.

Pedmore House batted first and, with skipper Gregory retiring on 30, and Ian Woodhouse (yes, that Ian Woodhouse) making 18 before being cruelly run out by Michael George, the visitors managed a 20-over score of 82 for 4.  There was a wicket each for George, Krishna and Pankraj.

In reply, the Beds had the benefit of another retirement score (30) from skipper John Branch and 15 from Paul Lippitt.  It was left to Lee Bywater and Tony Hancock to guide the home side to a winning 83 for 3, with the latter hitting the winning boundary with a few balls of the final over to spare.

For some, the highlight of the evening was Austin’s barbecue, which proved a more than adequate substitute for the usual fish and chips.

Pedmore House 82 for 4 (George 1 for 18; Balthu 1 for 16; Pankraj 1 for 7)

Bedouins 83 for 3 (Branch 30 not out; Bywater 14 not out)