A sizzling clash at the top of the table

On a track that definitely favoured the bowlers, both teams attacks exploited the conditions to produce a low scoring but tense thriller.

Out captain Charlie lost the toss and we were put in to bat.

After the first pair, we were on 96 (i.e -4) the next 3 pairs eeked the score to 142, with our final 2 big hitters coming in it felt like 160 would be a competitive total, unfortunately.. excellent bowling, uneven bounce, stunning catching and overconfident batting led to a final score of 130! To say heads were down would be an understatement. Batting highlight: (Max 13* from 14), (Noah M 17* from 15), ( Charlie 9* from 12), (Rory 2* from 9). It shouldn't be forgotten that the other players did run well, some were undone by the excellent fielding of Normandy. others ran well but also lost wickets undoing their good work

With the ball, The rockets did what they have done all season, bowl straight! They weren't at their best in the field, a few more overthrows and dropped catches than expected BUT maybe the pressure was taking its toll. That said, Joe took a great catch. and there were at least 6 runouts. (sorry I don't have who made these). (The bowlers have been credited with the runouts in their stats on the scorecard.)
Highlights:
Max 15/3
Ed 4/5
Tilly 8/2
Archie 8/1
Toby 6/2
Everyone bowled accurately only 9 wides/ No Balls were made in the whole innings.

Well done rockets. Hopefully, today shows you are never beaten until the end!