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In came Rich Stevenson, Dave Olsen (fresh from his exhibitionalist antics on a Corfu beach) and the Buxom Warrior, Mr Antill.
Ticknall were without the legendary paceman, Mr Chamberlain, much to Dickies relief, and the high-pitched Rob Dumelow. Young youth Mr Cowley was in attendance, staring at the batsmen every time they played a solid defensive stroke or left alone a wide delivery, save it for the good balls youth!
Fry, wilfully stepping in as captain won the toss and elected to bat first. Antill opened with Mills, both making a confident start with a handful of boundaries. Mills fell first edging to the keeper, Antill followed shortly afterwards skying an attempted big blow in the direction of mid on. Elliot entered the fray at number three and set about one of his best innings of the season so far. He was joined by Fry who played an exemplary captains innings of 20 full of strong defence as Elliot began to display his full array of shots at the other end. Frys subsequent departure prompted the introduction of ten pin Carrazedo who wasted no time tucking into some spin toss, his trademark sweep in full glory as he made another score in the twenties. Dickie came in at number five and continued a less than illustrious first team run drought which now comprises of 3 innings and 0 runs! He shouldered arms to a ball that nipped back slightly from outside off stump and bent back the off peg, oh dear! Short then suffered with the hat-trick ball, as he fell over one trying to work to leg, up went the finger.
Party boy Dave Olsen came in at eight and played some powerful stokes, assisting Elliot in lifting the total above 150. As the final overs neared Elliot and Olsen departed, the former scoring 72 of the best. Into the breach stepped Brob and Hugo, amassing 15 and 25 unbeaten respectively, burn burn!!!! Dong was tooled up; ready to exhibit some Weightman style sweeps but was ultimately frustrated as he failed to make it to the crease again! With the 50 overs complete Duffield had amassed a total of 208, a decent score on a typically low wicket. Nothing had been heard from skipper Sims, still trying to untangle that bush!
Ticknall started their reply strongly despite good bowling from newfound opening bowler Short. Their young opening batsman deposited Henry into the Meadow on several occasions before being caught behind off the Ant by young Max for 70 odd. The youth, adorned in Derbyshire apparel was none too please with the decision and indicated his feelings to umpire Mr Harris of the league committee, a bad mistake I would have thought!
Ticknalls run chase began to falter as both Dong and Eliiot picked up middle order wickets. Flash bowling with particular confidence having taken 4 wickets in Saturdays league match. Some lower order slogging edged the away team closer to Duffields total, with nine wickets down they entered the last over requiring 5 to win, Ten Pin Carrazedo given the tough job of bowling at the death. The last over brought much excitement as two fairly comfortable catches went to ground. Arch was the first to sin, spilling one at square leg; he could only be described as gutted! Dong completed the set the following ball when we performed the same trick at mid on, it was later reported that Biddy Thorn had shouted 'Dong, you idiot!' from the balcony as the clubs senior citizens gasped for breath and reached for the angina pills!
In the end the spillages didnt matter, the scores were tied, Duffield going through to the next round courtesy of having lost the least wickets. Despite this Arch was still gutted about his drop and continued to berate himself in the dressing room!
The Tottie Meter was left safely in its protective case throughout most of the afternoon until Paul Lynn arrived with his array of ladies. They were greeted by a buff Mark Antill making a phone call whilst towelling down in the doorway of the pavilion! The wenches roared with laughter as The Ant scuttled back to the changing room to continue his call and parade his ample torso!
Cup Draw..Cup Draw ..
Duffield were rewarded for their victory with a 2nd round tie against Belper Meadows, awakening memories of the infamous Hadfield brawl, the Antill/Sagers 'pardon!' incident, and the Antill helmet booting world record attempt. What will happen this year? Will the Belpers ozzie import tuck in to the Duffield buffet and will the Sarg escape from his overgrown bush in time for the game? Whatever shenanigans occur there can be no doubt that it would be great if we could 'stuff the meadows!'
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