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t20 match, it had rained for bits of the day. |
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HEWLETT HUMBLED |
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On a gloomy evening at Abbey Rec, Gigg (predictably) lost the toss
and were put into bat on a track only just distinguishable from the green outfield. Superstars were dealt a blow
in the first over when Vijay couldn't keep on top of a short delivery and was well caught by the retreating square
leg fielder. There was then a period of reconciliation between Conway (25*) and Warren (23) with good running,
the odd boundary and plenty of extras keeping the score ticking over. After both set batsmen departed Reeve also
came and went quickly for a golden duck. It was then left to Gigg - having a resurgent 2019 season - to continue
the scoring with some delicate legside flicks, classy straight drives and (relatively) sensible running before
also retiring on 25. Duggan and Plahe then provided some late order lusty blows to leave Superstars on an
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Alok opened then opened and produced an incredible spell of
swing bowling, effortlessly hooping the ball back into the succession of right handed batsmen. The All
Stars opener went first ball bringing the familiar face of Hewlett (who must have more clubs than Tiger
Woods) to the crease. He was the next to go two balls later, once again beaten by the lethal swing.
Alok picked up his third when the dangerous looking number 4 tried to send the ball north of the
Thames but missed and heard the familiar sound of stumps falling. Alok finished with 3-1-2-3 in a
terrific display. He was well backed up by Plahe and Vijay who both kept the scoring down while
picking up a wicket a piece. There was still time for Duggan to pick up a wicket too, stumped by Gigg.
The spin options of Reeve and Thomson also utilised to go effect. All Stars did begin to score more
freely after the torturous start and despite two retirements of their own never realistically
never challenged the Superstars total finishing on 110-5. |
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A comfortable win for Superstars in a
game they were always in control of. |
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Author: George Warren |
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Team: Singh, Kumar, Anand, Reeve, Plahe,
Thomson, Duggan, Warren, Conway, Gigg (c), Brunt. |
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Photos. |
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1 / 3
Superstars Modelling Agency
2 / 3
Superstars Modelling Agency
3 / 3
Superstars Modelling Agency
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Notes. |
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Notable drops: None |
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Notable catch: None |
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Comedy moment: None |
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Stat: Because of the bizarre way stats are compiled Alok's 3-1-2-3 is no
form of record, but it doesn't take Bill Frindell to work out that's good bowling. |
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Scorecards. |
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