Petersfield lost by 33 runs
The U15s put in a strong performance against league leaders Portsmouth before going down to defeat by 33 runs at the Heath.
The visiting side, batting first, rode their luck at times, their innings a mixture of aggressive shots and streaky edges. Opener Marston made 50 (ret’d) in a total of 145 for 3. Jordan Hiscock, defying doctors’ orders to play in this match with a knee injury, took 2 for 24, both smart stumpings by keeper Alex Thomas.
Nicky Caddick was the other wicket taker and the fielding, with Ben Friend once again outstanding, was the best it’s been all season.
Petersfield’s response was built around a fine half-century by opener Friend (50 ret’d), who put on 50 for the second wicket with Newman (18). Hiscock boldly led an unlikely charge for victory with an attacking 23 off 10 balls, Cox (8*) hit some lovely shots at the death, but ultimately the side came up just short against some tight bowling.
The boys deserve a lot of credit for their much-improved display in this match and have come a long way since the heavy opening day defeat against the same opposition. Their sprit was excellent and they played some fine cricket against a good (and let’s face it, irritatingly cocky and full-of-themselves) Portsmouth outfit.
There are lots of positives to take into the next fixture as the team seeks to do the double over Havant.
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