Scorecard

Rettendon v Burnham Sports CC 1st XI on Sat 30 Jun 2012 at 1.30pm
Burnham Sports CC Lost by one wicket

Match report Burnham Sports have a player crisis for their toughest match of the season on Saturday - an away fixture against Rayleigh, the unbeaten league in the T.Rippon Mid-Essex League first division.
Ali Allchin, Jamie Hamilton and Grant Smith are definitely out, while Andy Stephens, still limited by a shoulder problem and with possible work commitments, may also be missing.
Frustration levels within the team are also high after a painful one-wicket loss away to Rettendon last week. It was the second time in three matches that they have lost by such a slender margin - and their only other defeat this term was also after a tight affair.
"I'd rather we were absolutely hammered than again get so close, yet so far," Stephens said. "With just a bit more composure, or luck, we'd have a couple more wins and be bang in the promotion picture.
"Having big players like Ali, Jamie and Grant missing against Rayleigh is also a nuisance, because they are clearly on a roll. We've got depth, though, and it represents a great opportunity for others to make a mark."
Burnham, having been put in on a quick pitch, accumulated 214 for eight from their allotted 45 overs and victory was within their grasp as they reduced the home side to 159 for eight, and then 180 for nine.
But Rayleigh were never far off the required run rate and Roworth, who finished unbeaten on 51, and tail-enders Plummer (17) and Du Plessis (10 not out) squeezed them home with five balls to spare.
A haul of five for 59 by the lively Allchin was in vain, as was an excellent spell by Robin Whittaker, who took two for 23 from his 12 overs.
Earlier, Sports had battled hard against a Rettendon attack that, largely, gave little away.
The in-form Joel Whittaker made another 44, while Jamie Hamilton weighed in with 40. Another positive for Burnham was the fluent 26 not out made by schoolboy Jack Silvester, who relished anything legside or pitched short.
The speedy Luke Snelling (12-3-33-2) was the pick of the home attack.
Burnham's 2nd XI have suffered a run-starved first half to their Division 8 campaign and that was again their downfall as they crashed from 90-odd for two to 132 all out at home to Great Wakering.
That surrender hurt even more after the visiting team lost seven wickets passing that tally. This Saturday, they entertain South Woodham in something of a must-win fixture.
On Sunday, Sports made the short trip to neighbours Tillingham for a Warsop League game and returned triumphant.
Burnham made 184 for 9 from their 40 overs, with Jalal Ahmed making a half-century. Dominic Whittaker, Robin Whittaker and Matt Mears also made worthwhile contributions.
Allchin claimed three wickets when Tillingham batted, with Tom Silvester also bagging another brace.

Burnham Sports CC 1st XI Batting
Player Name RunsMB4s6sSRCtStRo
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TOTAL :
5nb 36w 7b 14lb 
for 8 wickets
62
214		        
Grant Smith Bowled  4 1
Dominic Whittaker Caught  13 1 1
Jalal Ahmed Bowled  0
Joel Whittaker Bowled  44 4 1
Jamie Hamilton Caught  40 4
Alastair Allchin Run out  9 2
Jack Silvester Not Out  26 5
Neil Saunders Caught  9 1
Andy Stephens Bowled  3 2
Robin Whittaker Not Out  4
Fuad Ahmed  

Rettendon Bowling

Player nameOversMaidensRunsWicketsAverageEconomy
Huntingdon 12.0437218.503.08
Snelling12.0333216.502.75
Du Plessis5.003600.007.20
Plummer12.0053226.504.42
Ingram4.0034134.008.50

Rettendon Batting
Player name RMB4s6sSR
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TOTAL :
13nb 18w 5b 10lb 
for 9 wickets
46
215 (44.1 overs)		     
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Burnham Sports CC 1st XI Bowling

Player NameOversMaidensRunsWicketsAverageEconomy
Alastair Allchin12.0059511.804.92
Robin Whittaker12.0423211.501.92
Fuad Ahmed8.103900.004.78
Joel Whittaker10.0162231.006.20
Jamie Hamilton2.001700.008.50

  • Umpire :
    Paul Jackson (solo)
  • Scorer :
    sue?