Hawley ‘Cricket - Match’ reports 2016

21.08.2016  Sunday XI

Hawley Sunday XI vs Farley Hill

Hawley's Sunday XI travelled away to Farley Hill and chose to bat first. Opener Ben Harris (100) reached another Sunday Century. Arthur Richer (29), George Morten (48), Olie Short (23), Mike Tiley (17 not out) and Sam Heighes (11 not out) all made useful runs as Hawley reached 242-6 from 40 overs.

Farley Hill's batsmen were also able to score quickly, but were eventually bowled out for 180.
Dan Litwin (3-34) and Sam Heighes (2-23) were the pick of the Hawley bowlers.
Tom Heighes (1-28), Mike Harris (1-28), Mike Tiley (1-30) and Luke Morten (1-42) also took a wicket apiece.

Well done Hawley Sunday XI for playing through the rain and darkness and completing a 62 run win.

20.08.2016  Saturday 1st XI

Hawley 1st XI vs Checkendon

Hawley 1st XI travelled away to Checkendon and fielded first. In wet, overcast conditions Checkendon reached 228-2 from 39 overs. Hawley's wicket takers were Leigh Wilson (1-59), and Dan Litwin (1-30) whose wicket came from an excellent diving catch at point from Dan Wilson.

Hawley's innings had reached 21-0 from 3 overs with openers Arthur Richer and Gavin Sinclair both on 10 not out, before heavy rain bringing the players off.
A second heavy downpour resulted in the match being abandoned.

13.08.2016  Saturday 2nd XI

Hawley 2nd XI Away vs Waltham St Lawrence

Hawley travelled away to Waltham St Lawrence and chose to field first. Hawley bowled and fielded with good discipline to limit the score to just 39-3 at the drinks break. Waltham eventually posted 203-5 from 45 overs.
Dan Litwin (10-7-6-0) and Leigh Wilson (3-22) were the pick of the bowlers, with Matt Smith (1-42) and Sam Heighes (1-50) also collecting a wicket each.

Hawley's reply was 110 all out. Our consistent opener Nave Karm scored 19, and Chakra 'Boom Boom' Rana top scored for the 2nd time this year with 36.

Overall, well done to Hawley 2nd XI for giving a good account of themselves despite playing a man down against a good side.

13.08.2016  Saturday 1st XI

Hawley 1st XI vs Stratfield Turgis

Stratfield Turgis arrived at Hawley andd were put into bat first. Early wickets limited Stratfield's scoring, before they eventually reached 171-9 after 45 overs.

Tom Heighes (4-32) and Austin Sinclair (3-40) were the pick of the bowlers, with Gavin Sinclair (1-28) and Ben Durston (1-39) also taking a wicket each.

Hawley's run chase started with a 100 run opening partnership from Arthur Richer (26) and top scorer Gavin Sinclair (75). Ali Mortiboys (20 not out) and Austin Sinclair (27 not out) finished the job as Hawley chased the 172 target with 8 overs to spare.

Hawley 1st XI played well to get a 7 wicket win, and will be targeting 3 more strong team performances in the remaining league games this season.

06.08.2016  Saturday 1st XI

Hawley 1st XI Away vs West Reading

West Reading batted first and posted 260-4 from 43 overs. Austin Sinclair (2-37) was the pick of Hawley's bowlers, with Conor Macgregor (1-16) and Dan Wilson (1-44) also taking wickets.

Hawley's reply was started well by Mike Tiley who scored a quick 22, but it was the lower order batsmen who stood out in our innings. Dan Wilson hit 34 and Conor Macgregor scored 18. Reece Wilson at number 10 faced more balls than any other Hawley player and top scored with 41, a new career best score for him. In the end Hawley were 146 all out.

Overall Hawley put a great effort in the field and saved a lot of boundaries, sticking at it even though wickets were hard to come by.
All the batsmen applied themselves in a tough chase for the big total, and thanks to the efforts of the lower order, 2 batting points were picked up.

Hawley Match Day XI:
A.Richer, M.Tiley (wk), A.Sinclair, A.Mortiboys, T.Heighes (c), S.Heighes, D.Wilson, SW.Panigrahi, C.Macgregor, R.Wilson, G.Pun

24.07.2016  Sunday XI

Hawley Sunday XI vs Egham Roses

Hawley batted first at Home, and posted 243-3 from 40 overs. Openers Mike Tiley (29) and Ben Harris got Hawley off to a good start. Number 3 Ali Mortiboys made a determined 20, before Ben Harris retired on 121. Arthur Richer (40 not out) and Tom Heighes (11 not out) went in pursuit of quick runs in the last few overs.

Egham Roses reached 198-8 after their 40 overs. Conor Macgregor was the pick of the Hawley bowlers with 3-29. Dan Litwin (2-28), Tom Heighes (1-40) and Mike Harris (1-33) also collected wickets, and there was also a runout from Ali Mortiboys at midwicket in to the keeper Ben Harris.

Well done Hawley for putting a great effort in to win by 45 runs against a tough and sporting Egham Roses side.

Man of the Match was Ben Harris for his 121 not out.
Hawleys Handbag award was presented to Ali Mortiboys after he missed the final few overs of the Egham Roses innings.

17.07.2016  Sunday XI

Hawley Sunday XI away vs Aldershot

 Hawley played Aldershot away and the hosts batted first, posting 224-6 in 40 overs. Sam Heighes (2-40), Tom Heighes (1-42), Ben Harris (1-43), Mike Hartley (1-34) and Arthur Richer (1-25) were the wicket takers.

In reply Hawley narrowly missed the target as we were bowled out for 204. Arthur Richer (29) and Mike Harris (26) were the main supporters to Ben Harris (99) who fell just 1 short of back to back Hawley sunday centuries.

Overall Hawley fought well with a team of 10 men to lose by only 20 runs. Thanks to Richard Jones for stepping in last minute and setting an example for us all in the field!

Hawleys man of the Match was Ben Harris for a good innings of 99.
The Hawley sunday Handbag for this week goes to Ali Mortiboys for fluffing a catch.

16.07.2016  Saturday 1st XI

Hawley 1st XI vs Ibis Mapledurham

      Hawley lost the toss away at Ibis Mapledurham and were put into bat first.
Top scorer Graham Freakes (53) was supported by Ali Mortiboys (22), SP Panigrahi (18) and Carl Delaney (22) in helping Hawley post 178-8 after 45 overs.

In reply Ibis Mapledurham reached the 179 target for the loss of 2 wickets.
Tom Heighes picked up 2-47 from his 12 over spell.

Overall Hawley fought hard on a tricky ground but we were outplayed after falling a little short of posting a match winning total.

10.07.2016  Sunday XI

Hawley Sunday XI vs Farley Hill

Farley Hill arrived at Hawley and chose to bat. Hawley were reduced to just 9 men but limited Farley Hill to 236-5 in 40 overs.

Sam Heighes (1-39), Paul Massey (2-42) and Carl Delaney (2-39) took the wickets.

In reply, Hawley got off to a flyer thanks to Ben Harris. Opener Carl Delaney was 21 not out when he retired, before number 3 Mike Tiley hit 24.

Arthur Richer was 25 not out at the end of match alongside Ben Harris who scored a magnificent career best 160 not out as Hawley chased 237 to win in less than 30 overs.

Well done Hawley for winning by 7 wickets against Farley Hill and having only 9 players. Thanks also to Jason Adams for being able to step into the team last minute.

Man of the Match goes to Ben Harris for the career best innings.
The Hawley Handbag award goes to JR Hartley for dropping a catch and then throwing his sunglasses at the ball.

09.07.2016  Saturday 1st XI

Hawley 1st XI vs Sulhamstead & Ufton

Skipper JR Hartley won the toss (finally). Sulhamstead were put into bat at Hawley and scored 211-7 in 45 overs. The Hawley bowlers to take wickets were Gavin Sinclair (2-35), Dan Litwin (2-54) and Carl Delaney (3-49), though we were unlucky not to take more wickets.

In reply, Hawley chased down the 212 target for the loss of just 4 wickets. Opener Mike Tiley hit a quick 55 before top scorer Gavin Sinclair (89 not out) saw Hawley home accompanied by Ali Mortiboys (18 not out).

Well done to Hawley 1st XI for cruising to a 6 wicket victory with another 12 overs to spare.

09.07.16  Saturday 2nd XI

Hawley 2nd XI vs Shinfield

Hawley travelled away to Shinfield and were put into bat first.

Hawley posted 154 all out in 43 overs. Arthur Richer (20) and Nave Karm (30) had a solid opening partnership, before Pete Heighes (24) and Dan Wilson (35) accelerated nicely in the final overs.

In reply, Shinfield reached the 155 target in 40 overs for the loss of 9 wickets. Conor Macgregor (3-45), Sam Heighes (2-30), Leigh Wilson (2-30) and Dan Wilson (2-39) took wickets as were unlucky not to get the 10th wicket.

Hawley 2nd XI can be proud of their team effort to get the opposition 9 wickets down, especially finishing the game with 9 men.

03.07.2016  Sunday XI

Hawley Sunday XI vs Waverley

Hawley batted first vs Waverley and posted 211-9 in 40 overs. Carl Delaney (30), Mike Hartley (42), Ben Harris (22), Mike Tiley (44) and Ali Mortiboys (25) each made valuable contributions to the total.

In reply Waverley were bowled out for 70.
Tom Heighes took a new best of 7-20, Ben Harris (2-5) and Connor Macgregor (1-8) also got wickets.

Overall, Hawley produced a good team performance to win by 141 runs.

Hawley's Sunday Man of the Match this week is Tom Heighes for a 7 wicket haul.
Hawley's Sunday Handbag Award goes to Ben Durston for leaving the field after taking a cricket ball to the hand.

02.07.2016  Saturday 1st XI

Hawley 1st XI vs Goring

After heavy rain at Hawley, the match was reduced to 30 overs per side. Hawley batted first and posted 141-5. Mike Hartley (33), Gavin Sinclair (55) and Graham Freakes (23) were the main scorers in Hawley's innings.

In Goring's reply, Tom Heighes (3-25), Gavin Sinclair (2-15), Dan Litwin (2-17) and Dan Wilson (2-30) took wickets as Goring batted for a draw to finish on 96-9 after 30 overs.

Overall, Hawley were unlucky not to get the 10th wicket for the win in a shortened match, but pick up points for the winning draw.

02.07.2016  Saturday 2nd XI

Hawley 2nd XI vs Bradfield

Hawley batted first playing away vs Bradfield, posting 160-7 after 45 overs. Ali Mortiboys (29), Jake Thacker (53) and Reece Wilson (30 not out) provided the foundations for a competitive total.

In Bradfields reply, Reece Wilson (3-40), Sam Heighes (3-28) and Leigh Wilson (1-32) were the wicket takers as Bradfield reached the target in 42 overs for the loss of 7 wickets, so a narrow 3 wicket defeat for Hawley.

26.06.2016  Sunday XI

Hawley Sunday XI vs Sonning

Hawley's Sunday XI travelled away to play Sonning. Hawley batted first and posted 190. The opening partnership of Arthur Richer (18) and Ben Harris (top scorer with 49) got the innings off to a quick start, before Mike Tiley (22), Tom Heighes (16) and SP Panigrahi (40) all added useful scores to the total.

In reply, Hawley fielded well to bowl Sonning out for 134. Tom Heighes (3-26) and Luke Morten (1-21) opened the bowling, with SP Panigrahi (2-19) and Sam Heighes (1-29) continuing the good work. Mike Tiley (1-10) and George Morten (2-5) finished off the lower order.

Overall Hawley did well to win against Sonning by 56 runs when playing a man short.
Hawley's Sunday Man of the Match award goes this week to Swaroop 'Hit Hard' Panigrahi for his contributions with both bat and ball.
The Hawley Sunday Handbag award goes to Arthur Richer for a successful diving stop on the boundary, but then to everyone's amusement, the intended throw back in slipped out and landed about 4 feet away.

25.06.2016  Saturday 1st XI

Hawley 1st XI vs Bradfield

Due to heavy rain, the 1st XI's match away at Bradfield was abandoned without a ball being bowled.

25.06.2016   Saturday 2nd XI

Hawley 2nd XI vs Binfield at Home

Hawley skipper Leigh Wilson won the toss and put Binfield in to bat in rainy conditions. Hawley bowled them out for 106. Dan Litwin (4-25), Reece Wilson (1-33) and Leigh Wilson (4-18) taking the wickets. Jake Thacker also had a run out.

In reply, opener Nave Karm produced his finest innings yet for Hawley before he was unluckily run out after scoring 29 runs. Jake Thacker (68 not out) finished the run chase, accompanied by Sam Heighes (1 not out) as Hawley reached 107 with relative ease to win by 8 wickets.

19.06.2016 Sunday XI

Hawley Sunday XI vs Woking

Woking arrived at Hawley and chose to bat despite facing a strong Hawley team. Hawley had Woking 32 all out in 10 overs, Tom Heighes taking 4-14 and Sam Heighes a maiden five wicket haul of 5-15.
Hawley agreed to then bat for 20 overs and then let Woking have a 2nd innings. Hawley posted 170 for 5 after 20 overs. Ben Harris scored 66 and Carl Delaney hit 52 not out. Arthur Richer hit his first 6 for Hawley and Ali Mortiboys ended his run of ducks!
Woking then chased and were bowled out for 100 in their 2nd innings. Mike Harris took 3 wickets, Tom Heighes 2 wickets, and Conor Macgregor, Ben Harris, George Morten and Sam Heighes each had 1 wicket. Hawley won by an innings and 38 runs. Despite the rain and the opposition's inability to build an innings, an entertaining match was had, there was a lighthearted atmosphere in the field and some outrageous/ridiculous fielding positions (including 8 man cordons in the covers and on the midwicket boundary).
Hawley's Sunday Man of the match was awarded to Sam Heighes for his first Hawley five-for. Hawley's Sunday Handbag award goes to Mike Tiley for departing the match at tea time and missing out on an entertaining finish to the match.

18.06.2016  Saturday 1st XI

Hawley 1st XI vs Checkendon

Checkendon (2nd in the league Div.I) won the toss and opted to bat first on the Hawley track.
Hawley bowled Checkendon out for 82.
Tom Heighes took 6-43 and the batsmen seemed terrified and 3 were bowled and 2 caught by wicketkeeper Tom Cappleman-Lynes, and 1 caught at slip by JR Hartley.
Gavin Sinclair (2-31) and Conor Macgregor (1-3) and SP Panigrahi (1-1) took the rest of the wickets.
In reply, Carl Delaney (16) and JR Hartley (21) started Hawley's chase, and it was finished off by Graham Freakes (2 not out) and top scorer Gavin Sinclair (36 not out).
Overall it was a good result for Hawley chasing down the target with relative ease to win by 7 wickets.

18.06.2016  Saturday 2nd XI

Hawley 2nd XI vs Crowthorne and Crown Wood

Hawley travelled away to play Crowthorne and Crown Wood.
Hawley had to bat first on a tricky pitch that had been rained on and played unpredictably throughout the match.
Hawley were 25 all out.
Well done to Nave Karm, he has now been the top scorer for the 2's for 2 matches in a row.
Crowthorne reached the target without losing a wicket however the 2's can be proud that they made the batsmen really earn the runs over a tough 18 overs

11.06.2016  Saturday 1st XI

Hawley 1st XI vs Stratfield Turgis & Hartley Wespall.

Hawley travelled away to Stratfield Turgis & Hartley Wespall. Skipper Tom Heighes chose to bat first. The innings got off to a good start thanks to the opening partnership from Tom Cappleman-Lynes (24) and Arthur Richer (50). Gavin Sinclair then top scored with 66 and Mike Tiley hit 49 including two sixes. Austin Sinclair (20) boosted the momentum, with the Panigrahi brothers SW and SP (11*) helping finish the innings strongly.
James Adams was on 10 before having to retire injured with a badly sprained ankle.
Hawley's total was 256 - 5 from 45 overs.

Stratfield Turgis were bowled out for 113 in 40 overs. Gavin Sinclair (2-33) and Tom Heighes (2-38) bowled well, before a TCL and Mike Tiley run out combo for the 3rd wicket, and Austin Sinclair (2-20), SP Panigrahi (1-5) and Tom Cappleman-Lynes (1-5) took the rest of the wickets to complete a well deserved 143 run win for Hawley

1.06.2016  Saturday 2nd XI

Hawley 2nd XI vs Waltham St Lawrence

Hawley played Waltham St Lawrence at Home. We were unlucky to become short on players on the morning of the match, adding to this Waltham St Lawrence 1st XI were not playing so the opposition was slightly stronger than expected.

Waltham St Lawrence hit 265 for 1 in 45 overs.
Dan Wilson took the wicket, caught and bowled. Well done to skipper Pete Heighes for stepping up to keep wicket on a tricky Hawley wicket, only conceding 7 byes in 45 overs.

Hawley in reply scored 52 all out. Well done to Nave Karm and Ganesh Pun for a resilient opening partnership. Leigh Wilson also did well and scored 11 not out.

Well done Hawley 2nd XI for a good fighting effort in the match, even though we were without a full 11 and up against some tough opponents.

05.06.2016   Sunday XI

Hawley Sunday XI vs Churchleigh CC

Hawley batted first in very hot sunny weather and the runs flowed freely all innings, as Hawley posted 207 all out. Mike Harris top scored with 66, and a special mention goes to Dan Wilson (54) for reaching his first Hawley half-century, no doubt there will be plenty more in future. Hawley regular Conor 'C-Bass' Macgregor stepped up to play for the visitors, as they were a man short, taking 3-22.

Churchleigh's reply never truly got going thanks to the efforts of opening bowlers Tom Heighes (2-24) and Dan Litwin (3-19), before Arthur Richer (3-13) and Matt Smith (2-13) helped bowl Churchleigh out for 68. Conor Macgregor hit 13 not out for the opposition.

Overall a good Sunday match was enjoyed by both sides, and Hawley look forwards to confirming a return fixture with Churchleigh later in the season.

The Sunday Man of the Match is given to Mike Harris for his 66.
The Hawley Handbag Award goes to Mike Tiley for managing to drop kick the ball during his dropped catch.

04.06.2016   Saturday 1st XI

Hawley 1st XI vs West Reading

Hawley were put into bat first at Home after captain JR Hartley lost the toss (again). Hawley posted a total of 115 all out, Graham Freakes the top scorer with 29, and Austin Sinclair made 25.

West Reading reached their target for the loss of 3 wickets, Tom Heighes (2-30) and Gavin Sinclair (1-32) taking the wickets.

04.06.2016  Saturday  2nd XI

Hawley 2nd XI vs Falkland

Hawley travelled away to Falkland and were put into bat by their opposition. Hawley posted a total of 184 all out. Arthur Richer carried the bat to score 99 not out, and Reece Wilson hit a valuable 21.

Ganesh Pun (5-20), Reece Wilson (2-18), Leigh Wilson (1-25) and Sam Heighes (1-30) were the bowlers collecting wickets, there was also a run out as Hawley bowled their opponents out for 131 to gain a well deserved first win of the season.

28.05.2016  Saturday 1st XI

Hawley 1st XI away vs Berkshire County Sports

Hawley 1st XI travelled away to play Berkshire County Sports. After being put into bat, Hawley scored 97 all out in 38 overs. Mike Hartley (36) top scored, and Tom Cappleman-Lynes made 28.

BCS reached their target for the loss of 7 wickets, a narrow 3 wicket defeat for Hawley. Dan Litwin (1-17), Dan Wilson (3-32) and Tom Heighes (3-49) picking up the wickets.

Captain Mike 'JR' Hartley said after the game "Despite the team being up against it, I was really impressed with the way the whole team went about defending our score, and the bowlers, especially Dan Wilson and Tom Heighes, were impeccable".

28.05.2016  Saturday  2nd XI

Hawley 2nd XI vs Emmbrook & Bearwood

Emmbrook & Bearwood elected to bat first at Hawley. Hawley bowled their opponents out for 158 in 25 overs.

Leigh Wilson (2-28), Sam Heighes (2-38) and Eddie Jamil (2-4) did the damage with two wickets each, with Conor Macgregor (4-32) making a great comeback by bowling a quadruple wicket maiden in his second spell.

In reply, Hawley were unfortunately unable to chase the target and were 53 all out, Ali Mortiboys top scoring with 32.

Nonetheless, with several of the team away or playing in the 1st XI, the 2's can be proud of their efforts in the field to take 10 wickets in 25 overs. Thanks also to the players who stepped in at short notice to ensure Hawley could field a full team.

22.05.2016    Sunday XI

Hawley v Sonning  by Arthur Richer.

Sonning were put into bat and started very cautiously, reaching just 34-1 after 16 overs as opening bowlers Tom Heighes (0-15) and Dan Litwin (1-19) bowled well, each had a very economical 8 over spell. Ganesh Pun (2-23) and Carl Delaney (1-33) picked up wickets, as did Damian Bayly who took 1-18 and got a run out on his first appearance of the 2016 season. Overall Hawley bowled tightly and fielded well to restrict Sonning to 147 after 40 overs.

Openers Mike Tiley (4) and Ben Harris (47 from 40 balls) got the innings off to a quick start, before Ali Mortiboys (13) and Arthur Richer (7 not out) assisted number 3 Mike Hartley (64 not out from 48 balls) in chasing down the target in just 22 overs, to record a 7 wicket win for Hawley.

Hawley's Sunday Man of the Match award goes to Mike Hartley for top scoring with 64.

The Hawley Handbag Award was presented to Tom Cappleman-Lynes as he noted that he had chipped a finger nail whilst in the field.

21.05.201

Hawley 2nd XI vs Peppard Stoke Row by Arthur Richer.

Hawley travelled away to Peppard Stoke Row for Leigh Wilson's first match as Hawley captain. He lost the toss and Peppard Stoke Row opted to bat first in cloudy and drizzly conditions.

Dan Wilson (2-40) removed both openers, with Reece Wilson (2-43) and Arthur Richer (3-24) taking the rest of the wickets as Peppard Stoke Row reached 197 - 7 after 41 overs.

At tea the match had to be called off due to the rain, but Leigh Wilson maintains an undefeated record as captain.

21.05.2016

Hawley 1st XI vs Sandhurst by Arthur Richer.

Skipper JR Hartley lost the toss and Hawley were put into bat in overcast conditions at Home.

Opener Carl Delaney top scored with 81 and Graham Freakes hit 43 as Hawley reached 194 - 9 after 45 overs.

During tea it became clear that the rain would not be disappearing so unfortunately the match was abandoned.

15.05.2016

Hawley Sunday XI at Home vs Odiham & Greywell by Arthur Richer.

Odiham & Greywell batted first and thanks to their number 3 and 4 batsmen, racked up an imposing 253 after their 35 overs. Tom Cappleman-Lynes took 2-29, there was 1 wicket each for Mike Tiley and Carl Delaney, plus 2 run outs for new wicketkeeper Ali Mortiboys, the run out throws provided by Sam Heighes and Hallam Riggs.

Hawley's reply was slowed by a tumble of wickets in the first few overs. Carl Delaney battled through to top score with 34. Mike Tiley scored 21 and Arthur Richer was 30 not out at the end, as Hawley were bowled out for 130 to lose by 123 runs.

Hawley's Man of the Match award goes to Carl Delaney for his top score of the innings and his tidy bowling.

The Hawley Handbag Award goes to Sam Heighes for his attempts at fielding the ball with his feet.

14.05.2016

Hawley 1st XI vs Ibis Mapledurham 1st XI

Hawley 1st XI were put into bat, with JR Hartley (18) and Carl Delaney (19) providing a solid opening partnership, before Tom Cappleman-Lynes (20) and the top scorer Gavin Sinclair (57) moved the score along. A slight collapse in the lower order left Hawley bowled out for 164 in 40 overs.

Ibis Mapledurham's had all of their top 3's stumps taken out by Tom Heighes (4 - 30), before Arthur Richer (3 - 6) took out the middle order, who also had a direct hit run out for the 8th wicket. Gavin Sinclair (1 - 25) and SP Panigrahi (1 - 8) also picked up wickets, before Tom Heighes returned for the 10th wicket with his 4th clean bowled dismissal of the day. Ibis Mapledurham were bowled for 93, completing a 71 run for Hawley.

08.05.2016

Hawley Sunday XI vs Badshot Lea

A hot sunny sunday away at Badshot Lea started with skipper Tom Heighes winning the toss and choosing to bat first. Ben Harris top scored with 54, whilst Arthur Richer (32) JR Hartley (14), Ali Mortiboys (17), Mike Tiley (26 not out) and James Adams (18 not out) all made valuable contributions as Hawley reached 209 - 8 after their 35 overs. Tom Cappleman-Lynes (2-13) and Mike Tiley (2-21) bowled well before Sam Heighes (1-7 in 4 ove...rs) and Arthur Richer (3-14) did the damage to Badshot Lea's middle order. Carl Delaney (1-15) and James Adams (1-12) also collected a wicket each as Hawley bowled their opponents out for 103 to complete a 104 run victory.

The Hawley Handbag award goes to Tom Cappleman-Lynes for bowling in short shorts and his choice of vests. Man of the Match is awarded to Ben Harris for his innings of 54, and a tidy performance behind the stumps, giving away no byes when keeping wicket on a pitch with variable bounce.

07.05.2016   written by Arthur Richer.

Hawley 2nd XI vs Shinfield Match Report

The opening day of the 2016 Season started with Hawley vs Shinfield on a glorious sunny Saturday. Arthur Richer and newly promoted opener Nave Karm (6) got the innings off to a good start. Richard Miles and Dan Wilson both suffered unlucky/controversial dismissals, before Reece Wilson (15) and Nick Rumsby, batting at number 6 on his Hawley debut hit an impressive 21 including 4 boundaries. Dan Litwin and Pete Heights (20) continued the run scoring efforts, as Arthur Richer top scored with 46. Matt Smith and Leigh Wilson contributed valuable lower order runs with Nathan Jones the man left on 0 not out at the end as Hawley were bowled out for 143. Shinfield had one opener who scored a quick half century before 2 strikes from Dan Litwin gave us hope. Nave Karm, when attempting to throw down the stumps, smashed Shinfield's umpire in the back of the head, unsurprisingly all appeals after this were given not out. Richard Miles and Reece Wilson took 1 wicket apiece, both taking good catches off each others bowling, Reece's diving effort in particular a real highlight of an innings where Hawley were unlucky as chances were elusive. Shinfield won by 6 wickets.

01.05.2016

Hawley CC defeat The Heighes Cricket XI:

Match report supplied by Hawley Stand in Captain Arthur Richer

Annual Hawley v Heighes Match

On a a glorious sunny day at Hawley, Heighes XI skipper Pete won the toss and elected to bat first with his family team. Openers Mike Tiley and Austin Sinclair got the innings off to a quick start with 43 in the first 7 overs, however with the openers out, Hawley were able to take wickets regularly for the rest of the innings through a combination of 2 run outs, the spin of Ganesh Pun (2-8) and the accuracy of Matt Smith (3-16), eventually bowling the Heighes XI out for 103. Special mention for Tom Cappleman-Lynes on his Hawley return taking 3 catches and 1 wicket, and Leigh Wilson for his trademark diving catch at slip. Chasing 104 to win, Hawley openers SP (26) and Ganesh played cautiously before tea, before T-CL hit his first ball free hit from Ozzy for 6. Mike Tiley was the pick of the bowlers for the Heighes XI taking 2 wickets, it was then up to Ali Mortiboys to finish off the chase, top scoring with 33 not out to complete the 7 wicket win. Man of the Match crown was awarded to Matt Smith for his 3-16, and Dan Wilson picked up his maiden handbag award.

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