Sunday 26 June 2022

Horspath 2nd battle away to earn a draw at Bledlow

HORSPATH 2nd battled out a draw at Bledlow Village in Cherwell League Division 2.

Having bowled out the home side for 207 after putting them in to bat, Horspath were held to 193-7 in reply.

Robbie Eason made an unbeaten 47
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Mark Skelton struck twice to reduce Bledlow to 16-2, before Will Woodward (53) and Charlie Downes (55) responded for the hosts.

Christopher Hofen produced a fine spell with 2-29 off 10 overs, before Skelton returned to claim two more wickets and finish with 4-37. Suban Javaid also picked up two wickets.

Joey Todd (36) got Horspath's run chase off to a solid start, before they lost three wickets in quick succession to slump to 46-3.

Stand-in skipper Robbie Eason (47no) steadied the ship, though, and ensured Horspath claimed a share of the spoils at the close.

Woodward completed a fine all-round game with 3-48, while there were also two wickets apiece for Harry Bartlett and Adam Mould.

The draw sees Horspath move back up to third - 14 points behind leaders Brackley.

Scorecard 

Posted by: Russ