The U16s returned to winning ways in emphatic style following their defeat against Portsmouth by walloping an under-strength Gosport team by 104 runs.
Batting first, Petersfield smashed an aggressive 176 for 4 off their 12 overs, led impressively by Jordan Hiscock (59) and Nicky Caddick (25 off less than 10 balls), who were both brutal in the way they dismantled the Gosport attack. Well supported by Alex Thomas (22*) and Ben Friend (21), this total put ‘Field firmly in the driving seat.
Gosport had no answer to some intelligent, accurate bowling from Caddick (2 for 11), Cox (2 for 20) and Newman (1 for 19). Focused and sharp in the field, Petersfield never loosened their grip on this contest. Hiscock (2 catches) and Friend (1) were outstanding in the field, and Thomas picked up his third stumping of the season.
This was a ruthless, professional display by the U16s – a great all-round effort. At the Christmas break, Petersfield are 2nd in the table with 102 points from 5 games. Hambledon are our next opponents on January 22nd in a crucial fixture. If we can sneak a victory here, and Hambledon do us a favour by beating Portsmouth, we’re right in the mix as far as the title race goes.
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