Beaten in the heat

Sweltering heat so an important toss which the Village lost. Hitchin batted sensibly and well with the top order getting the bulk of the runs. Saahil was the pick of the bowlers and profited at the back end of the innings by cleaning up the tail. 6 for 49 was a good return for the thoroughbred opening bowler, on a batsman friendly wicket.

No partnerships and no 50s in the Village reply meant that we were never in the contest after Dan Potter was dismissed for 45.

A reasonable return in terms of points though, so not a disaster for the Village 1s.