Four matches already into the new season and thrilling finishes are fast becoming a feature.
With the re-arranged home match against Crick Lions falling victim to the wet May weather, the team had time to reflect on a final over shoot-out the previous Sunday against rivals Braunston Paddox CC.
With the home groundsman making sure the match went ahead despite the previous day’s downpour, the match was evenly poised throughout.
Set to make 126 in 20 overs after the home side had batted first with solid contributions from vice-captain Stephen Nelligan, Paul Picton and Ed Hall, the visitors were always slightly behind the asking run rate.
With one over and one wicket left, Braunston required 16 to win. The odds were in favour of another home victory until visiting batsman Jordan Shingler took matters into his own hands by hitting the required runs, including the winning boundary off the final ball. An exciting finish to a match played in the right spirit.
The previous week saw a comfortable 20 run win at Stoke Bruerne with the home side’s late onslaught stopped in its track by a decisive late bowling containing effort from captain Charlie Ashmore and vice Stephen Nelligan which ensured the victory after a fine, all-round performance by the visitors including excellent batting on his B&FCC debut by Roger Wilson.
The club welcomes all new players – men, women, teenagers and children. Membership fees: full £50, playing £30, social £20, junior £10. Anyone interested in joining B&FCC please contact chairman Andy Nightingale via e-mail andynightingale23@gmail.com
Fixtures: Sunday May 23rd Abington (Home), Sunday May 30th Blakesley (Away). Sunday June 6 Northampton Eaglets (Home), Sunday June 13 Eydon (Home)
Please note all matches start at 2pm.
Graeme Whitcroft