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A mixed strength 1st xi made their seasons home
debut v Old Ruts,and on a wicket more akind to mid july than
april,stand in skipper Paul Johnson,on calling correctly, was
happy to have first use of it.
Openers Pete Carey,T's new overseas player,and
veteran Aly Vokes strode to the crease,and soon made their
intentions clear,with some rasping drives,against an accurate
opening attack.It came as somewhat of a surprise when Carey was
dubviously adjudged LBW for 3,but enough was seen of the New
Zealander to suggest that the T's had imported a real talent.
Warwick Paull joined Vokes,and the pair
effortlessly moved the score along,as the Ruts bowlers tired in
the uncharacteristic april sun.An equally tired Vokes missed a
straight full toss and went for 49 to a more straightforward
descision.This brought the big hitting Carlos Nunes to the
crease.It has become apparant that T's will have to review their
insurance policy this season,as The Green doesn't look big enough
for Carlos' repatoire! This was proved as he savaged a quickfire
51,including 3 towering 6's,one through a local residents front
window!
Dave Barton continued the bombardment,with his
trademark swats,until Paull tiredly nicked behind for a superb
84.Barton went for 37,and a couple of late wickets allowed Johnson
to declare on 250 for 6 off just 42 overs.
After an excellent tea,Old Ruts set about the
chase with real purpose.Some at best 'wayward' bowling from T's
openers Ryan Combrinck and Ritchie Saunders allowed the vistors to
race to 82 without loss of just 9 overs.This forced Johnson to
introduce experienced seamers Paull and Nunes,who immediately
forced a breakthrough,with a caught and bowled for Nunes.Two quick
wickets each for these two,effectively took the game out of Old
Rut's reach,and this allowed spinners Ben Parer,and 'reluctant'
leggie Pete Carey to turn their arms over.Carey in
particular,showed he'll be a real asset with the ball aswell,as he
bowled with great control,and deservedly finished with four
wickets.Parer also bowled tidely and along with Johnson picked up
a wicket each, as Ruts were eventually dismissed for 205,giving
Twickenham a comfortable victory,but also more importantly,a good
workout.
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