Pedmore v Bedouins – 21 June 2023

Bedouins won by 28 runs

So it has been very rude of me not to welcome some ‘new’ and not so new names to the Bedouins ranks. Firstly, our left arm wizard Micky Robbo has finally decided he is not that tight and become a fully fledged member. I think he felt bad after winning the bowling figures last year. We told him that you only got the wine if you paid your subs. That’s £45 a bottle then Micky……and i hear that Stanier has still not delivered.

We met Chris Bastable in the last game – talented …..lets not big him up too much. Not hard to look talented in the Bedouins.

Also we had Dave Ellerton settle right in by getting himself injured whilst ‘Dogging’ or at least that’s what he told me. Although he did say the dog is ok. Dave made his debut early in the season and is actually mobile so see you at deep point when you are back pal.

Julian Fellows made his debut up at Pedmore and we will look forward to seeing his batting talents moving forward. I am reliably informed that he was somewhat of a cricket superstar in his younger years. It appears that that talent has followed him into ‘middle age’. See look how i am being nice. Apparently he has a glamorous career which is why I am watching what I say. I am not going to say what he does. I am just going to point out that my favourite tv show is ‘Airwolf’. nod nod wink wink.

Chris Ludlow also made a debut against Pedmore. Although skip restricted his access to the action it is clear that there is a talented cricketer there. I can say that honestly after being clattered around winter nets for two months. You are very welcome.

So…..following on from last weeks improvement what could we do this week with all this new talent.

Well we only went and bloody won!

Skip went out and did as only skip could do losing his 425675638 toss in a row and being put into bat.

Lippitt shocked us all getting a duck and Branch was out soon after on 17. Then my hard rocking amigo’s it all clicked. Smith, Bywater and Stanier all retired 33,31 and 30 to put on a competitive total.

Smith did try to kill Bywater by making him run all of his total but despite a couple of cancelled ‘code blue’ calls, several oxygen tanks and one kiss of life. Bywater made the single he needed…..no i am only joking. Like flying ferrets they were…..back and forth…..Smith hitting five boundaries and Bywater just the three. Not very often the big lad tots them up like that.

Staniers innings was one of class and form. Like a conductor with his orchestra he played a tune that made Pedmore wither.

Fellows joined and showed some sharp running between the wicket, nudging and knocking 13 not out…..we look forward to more.

142 was set. The captain excited and game on!

Pedmore are always ready to go. And go they went…straight at the Beds attack. despite losing Grainger early on 11, both Holt and McGahey retired quickly on their 30’s.

That was as good as got though for the gents. Impressive bowling from all of the Bedouins kept the run rate steady and low. Two wickets from Stanier and Robertson complimented one from Gregory.

With over 30 runs needed from the last couple of overs the question only remained who was bowling.

A batting heavy side and injuries has caused a small dilemma but in the end Skip brought himself on with his bad shoulder to throw some grenades and Lippo tidied up at the other end. Pedmore could only muster 114.

I must give credit to Pedmore. They always give us a game. The pitch is always immaculate and they do not compromise the spirit of cricket just to get a result. Today their skip got a chance to play with his young son. Not more than 12 years old it would be easy to stick him in the deep and chase a result. Thats’s not what Pedmore do….They play like the Beds. So Max not only followed in his dad at 7 in the order but also gave a mean bowling spell from the top end. One for the future lads……watch out.

Great game, great curry, great company and an invite back in a few weeks. Thank you Pedmore for a great evening