Club Cricket de l'Oust

CLUB CRICKET de l'OUST vs NANTES CC

Match Summary

NANTES: 87 all out off 33 overs

Club Cricket de l'Oust: 88 for 7 off 28.5 overs

CLUB CRICKET DE l'OUST WON BY 3 WICKETS

Weather: Sunny, cloudy at times.

De l'Oust welcomed Nantes to Sérent for the first time for a challenge match of 35 overs per side.

De l'Oust won the toss and put Nantes in to bat, and with wickets tumbling at regular intervals, Nantes found themselves on 47 for 9 after just 22 overs.

It was left to Scoopman Alan Cook who clean bowled the last batsman to restrict Nantes to a total of 87 runs. At least this target gave the Nantes bowlers something to defend.

The pick of the de l'Oust bowlers were:-

Alan Cook 5 overs 3 wickets for 7 runs

Kevin Williams 2 overs 2 wickets for 10 runs

Ron Thompson 2 overs 2 wickets for 4 runs.

De l'Oust changed the order of their batting line-up and found themselves 3 wickets down for just 10 runs chasing a target of 88 to win.; but with skipper Matt Powell (14), Lee Snelling (23) and star batsman Dave Walton scoring an unbeaten 26 they reached their target with 6 overs to spare, to win by 3 wickets.

A great team effort by all the de l'Oust players, who contributed to an entertaining game played in a warm and friendly spirit; and we look forward to visiting Nantes later in the year.

This win gives Club Cricket de l'Oust 5 consecutive wins - possibly a club record! (definitely a club record - Ed.)

Our thanks to Trudie, Jean and Michelle for a lovely tea enjoyed by all.