Twenty20 Challenge

BRIXHAM LIONS vs Hythe & Dibden

' Tinky Pulls Unlikely Win Out of The Bag'

8th July Played @ Northfield Avenue, Brixham.

Twenty20 Cracker One Bright Spot of Damp Tour

Thanks to Andy and Brixham for getting this game on as Hythe & Dibden pulled off a terrific one run win over Brixham on Tuesday night to brighten a dismal rain effected tour. Richie Froggett (47) and Simon Wright (31) put on 55 for the 5th wicket as Hythe scored a disappointing 115 all out in their 20 overs. Brixham got off to a cracking start 31 off 4 before Simon Wright 0-12 off 4 and Simon Dixon 1-13 off 4 pulled Hythe back into the game. With 13 needed off the last over Richard Last held his nerve and Hythe won by 1 run.

7.35pm best of mates - 7.40pm If looks could kill

On a sunny evening Robbie James won the toss and decided to bat first against a mixed Brixham side who had already reached two Twenty20 finals later this month and were playing in their coloured clothing. Brixham agreed to play 12 a side so more Hythe lads could get a game in on tour.

Hythe opened with Sean Tongs and Simon Wright looking to get off to a fast start but Hythe got off to the worse possible start when Tongs was out for run out for 0. James Page came in at 3 and hit two cracking fours in a quick innings of 17 - Hythe 25 for 2 off 5.which then became 25 for 3 as Matt Howe got a first baller.

Richie Froggett came in at 5 to join Wrighty and the pair put on a fourth wicket stand of 55 in 5 overs before Wright was out caught on the boundary for 31 which included 3 fours and a six. Hythe 80 for 4 off 11.

Froggett continued to dominate the bowlers but Hythe started to lose wickets at a regular pace. Ewan Bell was bowled by Dallow for 1 and skipper Robbie James bowled by Robinson for 1. Hythe now 104 for 6 off 15 overs. With Froggett closing in on a very good fifty someone decided to put 47 up on the scoreboard for batsman number 5. As per Purbrook when he was on 98 Froggie chocked and was next man out for 47 caught by Ward. Hythe's tail then folded - Last 5, Stevens first ball 0, Moore 0 and Hythe finished on a disappointing 115 for 10 wickets.

As the sky darkened the Green Caps took to the field looking for a bowling inspiration. Weallo looking forward to the tour all season opened up the bowling but his first two balls went for fours and 12 off his first over. Pete Stevens jnr opened at the other end and bowled well only letting a single off his first 6 balls. At the three over stage Brixham 24 for 0 as Weallo second over goes for 10. But Stevens got the breakthrough in the fourth when he bowled Sleep for 10.

Simon Wright replaced Weal and quickly got into his rhythem. Stevens finished with 1-14 off 3 as Robbie James pulled what was to be the trump card out of the hat by replacing him with 'small hands' Dixon. The next 7 overs going for just 17 runs and Dixon claiming the big wicket of Northcott well caught in the deep by the juggling Pete Stevens to the amazement of the Hythe players. Brixham 67 for 2 off 13 overs needing 47 off 7 with 8 wickets in hand.

Wrighty's 4 overs went for just 12 runs whilst Dixie went for 1-13 off 4 overs ( Could he be the replacement for Whits next season??) Russell Moore replaced Wrighty whilst Tinky reframed from bring on Froggett and used Last as the final bowler. Last claimed a wicket in his first over when Bell caught Fowler for 10 and 2 runs later Pagey brilliantly run out Way for 14. Brixham 86 for 4 off 17 overs.

Brixham skipper and dangerman R.Ward came to the crease and immeadiatley tried to reverse sweep Moore. 10 runs came off the 18th over Brixham 96 for 4 needing 19 runs off 2 overs. Ward then gave an easy chance to Robbie James who spooned it and everyone thought that could be the turning point but 7 runs and 5 balls later Moore caught Ward L.B.W and Hythe were favourites.

Last over Brixham needing 13 to win. 'The Fonz' had his chance to be the hero. The first three balls were perfect with just one coming from them. Robinson then smacked the fourth for six and when Lasty bowled a wide (with two byes) on the fifth Brixham needed 3 off two balls. But the Fonz held his nerve and two singles off the last two balls wern't enough and Hythe had won by 1 run.

Toss Won by : Hythe

Innings of : HYTHE 115 For 10 (20 Overs)

Innings of : BRIXHAM 114 For 5 (20Overs)

Hythe Bowling.

Pistol Pete Wins The Gay Bat Award	Weallo Wins The Tap Trophy