Swaffham vs Sheringham [Alliance Division 3]

Sheringham arrived at Swaffham with the return to fitness of some key players, and pulled off a fantastic victory in claiming 24 points as the promotion campaign continues.

Choosing to bowl first on what was a mild day proved to be the correct decision from captain Jez Wright, as Dorling was removed in the 4th over by Neave.  Pulman soon followed for 5 thanks to a good catch from the skipper and Swaffham were 32 for 2 despite a bludgeoning start from opener Walsh, who decided attack was the best form of defence.   He was also very streaky with numerous deliveries passing the bat and aerial shots failing to go to hand.  He and Boardman built the innings back up and continued to attack the Sheringham bowling, until Wright got the vital breakthrough following a 55 run partnership for the 3rd wicket.  He had Boardman well caught by Hall for 26 and then followed that up with Steeles in the same over.  Some brilliant tight bowling from Wright (4-16) kept Swaffham at bay and they soon found themselves on 114 for 5 thanks to an absolutely brilliant catch from Balluza to remove Yates.  Walsh was eventually out to Wright for 58, eventually running out of luck and was bowled exposing the tail.   However, for the second time this season, the lower order boosted Swaffham's total as they built useful partnerships with Cox (23) the mainstay with some good shots.   King claimed 3 wickets in all having Cox caught and bowled as well as Exley caught at short leg, finishing with 3-74. Neave (2-28) cleaned up last man Smith for 9 as Swaffham ended up all out for 181.

A tactical switch saw the opening pair change, as skipper Jez Wright promoted himself up the order for the run chase that lay ahead for the lobsters.  He and Mark Spillett knew what the task in hand was and set about playing their shots in seeking the victory for Sheringham.  Wright especially looked back to his best, and following Spillett's ton the previous week, Sheringham were in good stead.  Both players looked powerful on the offside, and with an improving outfield the ball sped to the boundary. Sheringham found themselves on 60 without loss after 10 and in a commanding position.  Despite a succession of bowling changes, the home team could not get the breakthrough as Wright especially dispatched anything loose to raise a half century. Spillett joined him on this landmark as Wright was approaching yet another century.  However, he didn't quite make it, with the only success for Swaffham being the captain's wicket, as he was caught by Exley for a superb 99, 1 run short of a much deserved hundred.  Kieron Tuck joined Spillett in the middle to knock off the remaining runs in an emphatic victory for the Lobsters, which opened up a 25 point gap at the peak of Alliance Division 3.  This result definitely shows the chasing pack that Sheringham back to their best and are getting closer to their promotion ambition.

Sheringham arrived at Swaffham with the return to fitness of some key players, and pulled off a fantastic victory in claiming 24 points as the promotion campaign continues.

Innings of Swaffham
1. I Walsh bowled Wright 58
2. J Dorling ct K Tuck b Neave 4
3. R Pulman ct Wright b E Tuck 5
4. G Boardman ct Hall b Wright 26
5. M Steeles bowled Wright 4
6. C Yates ct Balluza b King 17
7. M Cox ct & b King 23
8. T Exley ct Hall b King 3
9. D Fisher lbw b Wright 6
10. M Dye not out 6
11. M Smith bowled Neave 9
Extras 20
Total (all out, 42.3 overs) 181
E Tuck 6-0-31-1; W Neave 9.3-2-28-2; J Wright 12-3-16-4; J Hall 3-0-21-0;
D King 12-0-74-3
Innings of Sheringham
1. M Spillett not out 67
2. J Wright ct Exley b Pulman 99
3. K Tuck not out 9
Extras 7
Total (for 1 wicket, 30.5 overs) 182
M Steeles 4-1-24-0; D Fisher 4-1-31-0; M Smith 6-0-28-0; M Cox 6-0-32-0;
M Dye 3-0-18-0; I Walsh 3-0-24-0; T Exley 2.5-0-15-0; R Pulman 2-0-13-1
Result: Sheringham beat Swaffham by 9 wickets
Highlights: Jez Wright 4-16 & 99, Mark Spillett 67*

David King
Sheringham CC Press Secretary

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