A somewhat depleted Nomads XI took on the might of Geordie's XI and equitted themselves with some honour,albeit most of that being the opening partnership of Bell and Yorath in reply.
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Our hosts were themselves one short so they lent us their youngsterÊ and we played 9 a side on a glorious afternoon. Nomads won the toss and put Geordie's side in whereupon some indifferent bowling saw the home side race away to a good start.
However NomadsÊstemmed the run flood led by teenage off spinner Dillon Basia and had almost bowled out the oppo' when the declaration came.
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After an excellent tea 'Doc' Bell and Jim Yorath set about the bowling in fine style and were threatening to make a serious challenge when Doc sadly mishit a dreadful full toss and was caught. There after a collapse took place and only some resolute slogging by Simon Collins brought the Nomads innings to a respectable total well short of target.
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What might have been a very unhonourable draw was foiled when the once ever reliable stonewall Hon Sec was well caught by second slip diving forward.
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It was a shame that such a beautiful day and fine setting did not witness a better contest but late drop outs midweek are difficult to replace. Nevertheless it was a very enjoyableÊday out thanks to Geordie's hospitality and that of Hungerford CC.
