v Chessington. 1st week of September and 2nd meet in a week and 4th this season. With a little help from OC's (again) making up the numbers, HL opened up the batting and made just 105 from the 18 overs, Steve scoring 43. Chess needed 26 off the last 3 overs and crossed the line with 1 ball to spare, 7 down. 3 wickets for Paul, 2 for Ian.
v Chessington. 5 debutants (with the help of OCs) and 2 who haven't played this year joined just 3 2014 regulars for this E18 match v CWoA. HL batted first and scored 152/7, runs for Larry, Adam, Wendel, Wasim, Paul. A fine bowling performance reduced Chess to just 90 all out off 16.3 overs, 2 wickets a piece for Larry, Graeme, Wasim and Paul.
v Richmond. Lost the toss and Richmond had no hesitation in batting first on a grey, cool late August evening. Thanks to a 50 from young Zayn (before being run out with a Wendel direct throw), Richmond scored a credible 144/7 from their 20 overs. (3 wickets for Paul, 2 catches for Wendel). With Richard and Wendel batting in the bottom 4 as opposed to the usual top 4, HLs response against some decent bowling was slow. Swain chipped in with a handy 42, and Ian with (his highest ever score) 29, but left us needing 50 off the last 5 overs. Wickets continued to fall at a regular rate and W and R got into bat but with 24 needed off the last 2, which despite 2 big 6's wasn't quite enough balls, HL falling 8 short for Richmonds first victory against us. (136/6) It was going to happen sometime.
v LBH. Adams LBHers batted first and scored 145/3 off their 18 overs (1 wicket each for Don and Knobby). Apart from Nomans 50 retired, no one else bothered the scorers too much, HL finishing up on 130/6, to lose by 15 runs.
v Elmbridge, Lunch time down pour we almost got away with. 5pm down pour we didn't. No game.
2 games in 2 days this week, and both extraordinary, contrasting ones at that....V Ealing Engineers, 2nd meet of the season, 1 up. HL into bat, 65 off 10, became 203 off 20, another blasting from Richard (71) and Wendel (85no), our 3rd highest ever score. Ealing were well up for it and were rattling along at above the required 10 an over on the large, fast outfield. Paul struck with the crucial wicket of Ragulan (ct behind) in the 17th over when they were on 175. Ealing needed 15 off the last over, but managed just 3 to finish up on 191/8. 3 wickets each for Ian and Paul, 2 catches for Paul (who says I cant catch?). Twenty 6's were scored, and we reckon at least 8 balls were lost into the Waterworks. Got a bit dark towards the end, so early starts from now on.(HL 203/3, EAL 191/8)
V OCCC. 2nd meet of the season, already 1 down. Won toss and batted. Not a great start. 4 for 4 from 4 overs* became 54 all out. A 20 run 10th wicket partnership between Ian and Mike, and 11 extras, at least ensured we passed our lowest ever score, just, by 5 runs. (In fact, it was our 3rd lowest ever score, and funnily enuf, all 3 have been against OC's). 13 for Don and 9no for Ian, a golden for Wendel and ducks for Steve, Swainy and Hardeep. We wanted to make it as difficult as possible and indeed OCs lost 6 wickets in their pursuit (3 for Rick, 2 for Swainy, 2 catches for Paul), but really they were well in control to win in the 12th over. Sunil made his first appearance in 5 years, and my daughter Olivia made her cricketing debut, even scoring the same number of runs as me (1!). Our last 2 games we've scored 176 and 181, so we were certainly humbled this game. (HL 54/10, OC 55/6 12.1 ov)
*almost as awful as India, today, at Old Trafford. 8 for 1,2,3,4....
07/08/2014
02/08/2014
Mags in Margate
HLers Paul, Wendel, Ian, Hitesh, Swainy, Steve, Knobby, Alex, Chris,... found themselves on tour in Margate last weekend, playing 3 games. Lots of fun, as Hookys poetic report will testify. .. Onesies each game for man of the match, ducks and donkey fielding...Chas and Dave were there in spirit, check 'em out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kzpHzUJCd4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kzpHzUJCd4
03/07/2014
Match reports 2014....
Next week, V OCCC and V Ealing
V GSK. A famous 176 run tie! We needed 119 off the last 10 and then 7 off the last, Ash run out going for the 2nd off the last ball. HL had a strong team this evening, and wanted to bat first, but lost the toss. Apart from 3 overs that went for 60, we bowled well, but 176 was a good score to chase. 2 wickets for Paul (one a Knobby request) and 2 for Wendel. Good bowling pegged us back in the first 10. Then enter our man with 6 6's including one into the gardens the Brentford end ( a long, long way). Richard and Wendel had to both retire with their 50's, leaving us needing 19 off the last 4. 2 needed off the last ball to win, we only managed the 1. A great game; high scoring, competitive, tense...and pizza in the bar..
V Wandsworth. A tale of two partnerships. Wandsworth had a 170 and HL a 142 in a high scoring thriller on Wandsworth Park. Wands were 3 down for 4 runs in 2 overs but skipper Landsberg scored a handy 99no. and Ano Ther a 50 in their partnership to reach 176. The 20 overs felt a long time in the heat but helped by keeping an eye on the various activities taking place on the park this evening. In response, we were 39 for 2 when Wendel joined Richard in the 6th over. 12 overs and 142 runs later we had won with 9 balls remaining, those 2 sharing a bat to smash it all over, hitting 22 boundaries between them. Ian bowled 2 wickets in the first over of the game and Wendel and Richard hit 90no and 48no. Wands were very sporting with regard to the sun, but a great win v very long friends and rivals (22 years..)
V Ealing. Although EE only lost 2 wickets (a bowled for Ian and a great c+b for Richard), 157 on a hot, dry, fast outfield seemed possibly a little light. In response, we were 91 from 10 and cruising, but 42 off the next eight overs from tight bowling left us going into the last 2 overs needing 25. With 13 needed off the last, a 6 and 2 fours from Paul sealed the deal with 1 ball to spare for a nailbiter win. Steve 43, Richard 37, a golden for Ash and 26 and 18 from Alex and Paul. Ealing 157/2, HL 159/3 19.5ov.
V Harrow. A strong looking Harrow arrived at Sunbury on a weather forecast defying evening. HL won the toss and chose to bat. Despite a 56no from Steve and a quick fire 31 from Paul opening up, tight bowling on a lively wicket restricted us to just 122, and as it turned out to be, at least 50 too short. Swain went for a golden and Wendels magnificent form ended with just a 10, playing a slow bouncer too early and getting bowled. A very, very late drop out (fine!) meant we hit the field a fielder and bowler down. First 8 overs from Ian and Swain were good, but once the Harrow Goose had warmed up, it didn't take long to put us out of our pain, Harrow reaching the target off 14.3 overs. A catch and stumping for Mike. Quite a beating, by the better team on the evening, but honors even for the season.
V CWofA. Fantastically hot July evening in Sunbury. 50 from Richard and 30 from Alex, got us up to 138/6 from the 20. We took a few key wickets and despite a resilient 48 from Vallis, HL were mostly on top, the oppo finishing up on 113/8 for a HL win by 25 runs. 4 wickets for 9 from Richard, and a tight spell from Ian, the pick of the bowling. 2nil to HL in 2014 with still one to play.
V GSK. A famous 176 run tie! We needed 119 off the last 10 and then 7 off the last, Ash run out going for the 2nd off the last ball. HL had a strong team this evening, and wanted to bat first, but lost the toss. Apart from 3 overs that went for 60, we bowled well, but 176 was a good score to chase. 2 wickets for Paul (one a Knobby request) and 2 for Wendel. Good bowling pegged us back in the first 10. Then enter our man with 6 6's including one into the gardens the Brentford end ( a long, long way). Richard and Wendel had to both retire with their 50's, leaving us needing 19 off the last 4. 2 needed off the last ball to win, we only managed the 1. A great game; high scoring, competitive, tense...and pizza in the bar..
V Wandsworth. A tale of two partnerships. Wandsworth had a 170 and HL a 142 in a high scoring thriller on Wandsworth Park. Wands were 3 down for 4 runs in 2 overs but skipper Landsberg scored a handy 99no. and Ano Ther a 50 in their partnership to reach 176. The 20 overs felt a long time in the heat but helped by keeping an eye on the various activities taking place on the park this evening. In response, we were 39 for 2 when Wendel joined Richard in the 6th over. 12 overs and 142 runs later we had won with 9 balls remaining, those 2 sharing a bat to smash it all over, hitting 22 boundaries between them. Ian bowled 2 wickets in the first over of the game and Wendel and Richard hit 90no and 48no. Wands were very sporting with regard to the sun, but a great win v very long friends and rivals (22 years..)
V Ealing. Although EE only lost 2 wickets (a bowled for Ian and a great c+b for Richard), 157 on a hot, dry, fast outfield seemed possibly a little light. In response, we were 91 from 10 and cruising, but 42 off the next eight overs from tight bowling left us going into the last 2 overs needing 25. With 13 needed off the last, a 6 and 2 fours from Paul sealed the deal with 1 ball to spare for a nailbiter win. Steve 43, Richard 37, a golden for Ash and 26 and 18 from Alex and Paul. Ealing 157/2, HL 159/3 19.5ov.
V Harrow. A strong looking Harrow arrived at Sunbury on a weather forecast defying evening. HL won the toss and chose to bat. Despite a 56no from Steve and a quick fire 31 from Paul opening up, tight bowling on a lively wicket restricted us to just 122, and as it turned out to be, at least 50 too short. Swain went for a golden and Wendels magnificent form ended with just a 10, playing a slow bouncer too early and getting bowled. A very, very late drop out (fine!) meant we hit the field a fielder and bowler down. First 8 overs from Ian and Swain were good, but once the Harrow Goose had warmed up, it didn't take long to put us out of our pain, Harrow reaching the target off 14.3 overs. A catch and stumping for Mike. Quite a beating, by the better team on the evening, but honors even for the season.
V CWofA. Fantastically hot July evening in Sunbury. 50 from Richard and 30 from Alex, got us up to 138/6 from the 20. We took a few key wickets and despite a resilient 48 from Vallis, HL were mostly on top, the oppo finishing up on 113/8 for a HL win by 25 runs. 4 wickets for 9 from Richard, and a tight spell from Ian, the pick of the bowling. 2nil to HL in 2014 with still one to play.
02/07/2014
Flight WS226, arriving 345...
Magdalen CC went to Cranford to play British Airways last Sunday. Wendel top scored with a mere 226 out of a total of 345 from 40 overs. Something like 19 6's and 18 4's. His was the highest individual score in 70 years of Magdalen and the team score the highest. Wendel and Wasim had an opening partnership of 222 (not quite the best). When Wendel was out in the 30th, the score was 277, he having scored 226 of them. Quite good...oh, and we won (and this following from last year when we chased down 280 with Wendel scoring 130odd..). Can we come back next year?
Eds note: A week later and Wendel has just scored 168 at West Wycombe, so 3 tons in his last 3 Sunday games...
Eds note: A week later and Wendel has just scored 168 at West Wycombe, so 3 tons in his last 3 Sunday games...
13/06/2014
Match Reports 2014 (continued....)
V Reggies Ealing Engineers. Can we follow on from last years epic 2-1 series?.. No...game cancelled...pitch confusion...(i.e...the home team didn't book a pitch...)
V Superstars. With SS needing 2 off the last ball to win, they hit and ran 2. We were all watching the ball come in when the umpire signaled 1 short. So, indeed a Super Tie. Extremely sporting on behalf of the oppo umpire, playing in the true spirit, man of the match, the rest of his team not too happy with the offending batter. HL batted first after a delayed start (gates locked, no boundary ropes) and scratched our way to just 117, kept in check by good bowling, and a slow out field and wicket. SS were 60 off 10 and with each over getting a few more nearer, HL were kept well on their toes. Going in to the last over with 8 required for a SS win, just 7 were made, for a gripping, competitive and sporting tie. 25no for Shaz and 2 wickets for Ian and Dipesh. 117/6 v 117/4. There's always another side to the story....
V Beechams. From Rick: What a great evening's cricket in the sun. We've lost the last 10 or 12 to Glaxo Smith Klein Beechams and it didn't look great tonight with them 60 odd off 6 overs! A double wicket maiden from skipper Paul (3/5) stopped them in their tracks and somehow we bowled them all out for 131 as they have big hitters all the way down to no 11, I took the last wicket with the last ball for my 3-20 off four. A decent batting performance from our top 4 (Noman 53, Ash 38, Paul 21) saw us win by 8 wickets wuth 11 balls remaining. It's been a long wait. (Eds note: Since 2000, played 15, won 4, last won 2009...)
11/06/2014
The longest day 2006
Its been 8 years since Hounslow Leisure witnessed something quite special, so worth mentioning every once in a while. Ealing CT came to Sunbury on 21/6/2006, a very hot sunny evening, to play 2020. 120 balls later, ECT had racked up an incredible and daunting 198. HL felt doomed, so what the hell, Wendel was asked to open. In a blink of an eye, 12.2 overs later, amazingly we had won. Wendel knocking up 140 not out, off just 38 balls (27 ball ton), including 14 6's and 9 4's, one over going for 34 (do the maths..the ball that didn't go for 6, fell just a yard short). He faced just 1 dot ball, his first.
We don't like to go on about Wendy too much, we try not to, its not good for him, but that was an innings to behold. Just for a couple of moments, on that first day of summer, the longest day of 2006, we could actually see the sun shinning out of his backside...
We don't like to go on about Wendy too much, we try not to, its not good for him, but that was an innings to behold. Just for a couple of moments, on that first day of summer, the longest day of 2006, we could actually see the sun shinning out of his backside...
17/05/2014
2014 Match Reports
Next week..The IPL comes to Boston Manor...GSK v HL...
v Old Californians. With a few key players missing, 10 man HL visited Ewell looking a touch light on both batting and bowling. However, 20 overs later we had managed to limit OCCC to just 134/4, 2 bowled by Ian in a tight 4 over spell. HL started losing wickets early, unable to support Dipesh (28), and Chris (42) who gave us some late hope. Once Chris fell, with HL needing 28 off the last 4 overs, it was effectively all over as we stumbled to 111, all out, in the 18th over, Ricks winning 3 game run coming to an end.
v Harrow. Since 1992, we have played Harrow 36 times, with 17 wins each. (and 1 tie and 1 nr), so we were all keen to get a game and a win in to edge us in front on the leader board. As all HL players know well, Rayners Lane has its own micro climate, so it was no real surprise when it started tipping it down en route an hour before kick off, despite the forecast saying it wouldn't, but putting the game happening into serious doubt. As we arrived at Roxbourne Park the rain clouds cleared, and despite the puddles and the bog in parts of the outfield, the wicket looked just about ok, so being a bunch of 22 cricket mad loonies all kitted in white, a 16 over game commenced. We batted first. 101 off 10 overs with a blazing 62 from Wendel opening, things were looking bright. Harrow did well to pin us back in the last 6 overs, HL reaching 123/4. We knew we had to bowl well, and the fall of regular wickets kept the score in check, Harrow finally falling 15 runs short, 7 men down, with 2 wickets apiece for Dipesh and Wendel, and 2 stumpings for Mike, for our 3rd win in 3.
V Chessington WofA...Facebook comments from Alex and Rick. (HL141/7, CWoA 138/9)
V Elmbridge. Rick skipper tonight. HL into bat on a lovely sunny evening in Esher , on a slow wicket. Knobby bowled first ball of the innings, to one that pitched, died and slipped under the bat, Steve out playing on with 39. 65/4 off 10 overs a good start. Swain played on so enter Wendel into bat in the 11th over with a quick fire 73no, including another lost ball 6 over the hedge and into the meadow, in a partnership with Alex of 78, 73 scored off the last 5 overs, for HL to finish up on a very healthy 164/5. Elm have lost a few players this season and when Aubrey was out for 7 in the 3rd over, the wheels started falling off their response. Ian picking up his 50th wicket for HL, a catch and 2 stumpings for Mike, and 4 wickets for Rick, restricting Elm to just 93/9 off the 20, for the fist win of the season. Mags watch: Only Don today out of the 11 having not played for both teams.
v LBH. A friendly, but still competitive, early season warm up against a Coates LBH XI, LBH batting first and reaching 128/5 off the 18 overs, 3 players (including Wendel) retiring on the agreed 25. HL's response was rather feeble, with only Steve and Knobby reaching double figures, limping to a poor 95/8. However, great to be back out midweek after 8 long months.
vRichmond
v Old Californians. With a few key players missing, 10 man HL visited Ewell looking a touch light on both batting and bowling. However, 20 overs later we had managed to limit OCCC to just 134/4, 2 bowled by Ian in a tight 4 over spell. HL started losing wickets early, unable to support Dipesh (28), and Chris (42) who gave us some late hope. Once Chris fell, with HL needing 28 off the last 4 overs, it was effectively all over as we stumbled to 111, all out, in the 18th over, Ricks winning 3 game run coming to an end.
v Harrow. Since 1992, we have played Harrow 36 times, with 17 wins each. (and 1 tie and 1 nr), so we were all keen to get a game and a win in to edge us in front on the leader board. As all HL players know well, Rayners Lane has its own micro climate, so it was no real surprise when it started tipping it down en route an hour before kick off, despite the forecast saying it wouldn't, but putting the game happening into serious doubt. As we arrived at Roxbourne Park the rain clouds cleared, and despite the puddles and the bog in parts of the outfield, the wicket looked just about ok, so being a bunch of 22 cricket mad loonies all kitted in white, a 16 over game commenced. We batted first. 101 off 10 overs with a blazing 62 from Wendel opening, things were looking bright. Harrow did well to pin us back in the last 6 overs, HL reaching 123/4. We knew we had to bowl well, and the fall of regular wickets kept the score in check, Harrow finally falling 15 runs short, 7 men down, with 2 wickets apiece for Dipesh and Wendel, and 2 stumpings for Mike, for our 3rd win in 3.
V Chessington WofA...Facebook comments from Alex and Rick. (HL141/7, CWoA 138/9)
Really enjoyed being part of last night's 20/20 win for Hounslow Leisure at Chessington CC. Great to be part of a 100 stand with Chris. Tense finish that went to the last ball but we sneaked through. The goose always seems to fire on what is a good track. (They needed 5 off the last over, but only managed 2, losing 3 wickets)
Excellent performance against CWoA all round, going down to the last ball and winning by 3 runs. Great 100+ partnership with Alex (44) and Chris (66) after losing our first 3 for not much at all (6!), good bowling and fielding throughout against a pretty good batting side, having Swainy (3/19) and Wendel (2/19) bowling tightly in the second half. After the last two years where Chessington have come through in the last over after we were on top for most of those games, it was nice to see them off this time. Oh and well skippered again I thought with me skippering again for 'hopalong' Paul. 2 wins in 2 ...
v LBH. A friendly, but still competitive, early season warm up against a Coates LBH XI, LBH batting first and reaching 128/5 off the 18 overs, 3 players (including Wendel) retiring on the agreed 25. HL's response was rather feeble, with only Steve and Knobby reaching double figures, limping to a poor 95/8. However, great to be back out midweek after 8 long months.
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09/04/2014
Spring News
Less than 2 weeks to the seasons Sunday opener, Magdalen v Ashford. Skipper Wendel takes the troops to visit those Easter Bunnies at Ashford, looking to replicate last years victory. Has he mentioned it to the new gf yet? We've even been netting (last session this Thursday, 11th). Bound to be plenty of HLCCers, on both sides...
Sri Lanka won the World Cup 2020 last weekend, beating India with soooo many balls remaining. With class acts Dilshan, Sangakkara, Jayawardena and Malinga, they were always gonna be up there, despite being beaten by England earlier on in the tournament, who in turn managed to get beaten by Holland...(New look?) England play both SL and India this summer in Test matches with new old coach Peter Moores back at the helm. Englands women won the Ashes down under, but managed to lose to the Aussies in their 2020 final.
Friday is 2020 night at the Oval this season, with Surreys KP and Graham Smith looking to bash a few balls about, now that neither any longer play international cricket. HLCC's first game, v Richmond Royals all set for the first day of May. Rumour has it that one of our oppos have acquired a fast bowling England Ashes winning legend. Would be great to welcome GS to Spelthorne (coz lets face it, Superstars, need some more bowling....)
You can now search this blog, translate this blog into almost any language you wish, vote in the poll and click on your fav links (as long as you read this site first). And of course, you can always add comments...you don't need to sign up...Here's to a fun and happy 2014 season...
Sri Lanka won the World Cup 2020 last weekend, beating India with soooo many balls remaining. With class acts Dilshan, Sangakkara, Jayawardena and Malinga, they were always gonna be up there, despite being beaten by England earlier on in the tournament, who in turn managed to get beaten by Holland...(New look?) England play both SL and India this summer in Test matches with new old coach Peter Moores back at the helm. Englands women won the Ashes down under, but managed to lose to the Aussies in their 2020 final.
Friday is 2020 night at the Oval this season, with Surreys KP and Graham Smith looking to bash a few balls about, now that neither any longer play international cricket. HLCC's first game, v Richmond Royals all set for the first day of May. Rumour has it that one of our oppos have acquired a fast bowling England Ashes winning legend. Would be great to welcome GS to Spelthorne (coz lets face it, Superstars, need some more bowling....)
You can now search this blog, translate this blog into almost any language you wish, vote in the poll and click on your fav links (as long as you read this site first). And of course, you can always add comments...you don't need to sign up...Here's to a fun and happy 2014 season...
28/01/2014
2014 fixtures.
1998 to 2013: Played 314, W162, L139, Tied8, D1, NR4.
The fixtures for 2014
| THUR | 01-May | H | RICH | C |
| TUES | 06-May | H | LBH | L |
| THUR | 15-May | A | ELM | W |
| WED | 21-May | A | CWA | W |
| THUR | 29-May | A | HAR | W |
| TUES | 03-Jun | A | OCCC | L |
| THUR | 12-Jun | A | GSK | W |
| TUES | 17-Jun | H | SUP | T |
| WED | 25-Jun | A | EAL | C |
| WED | 02-Jul | H | CWA | W |
| THUR | 10-Jul | H | HAR | L |
| WED | 16-Jul | H | EAL | W |
| WED | 23-Jul | A | WND | W |
| THUR | 31-Jul | A | GSK | T |
| TUES | 05-Aug | A | OCCC | L |
| WED | 06-Aug | H | EAL | W |
| THUR | 14-Aug | H | ELM | C |
| TUES | 19-Aug | H | LBH | L |
| THUR | 21-Aug | H | RICH | L |
| WED | 27-Aug | A | CWA | W |
| WED | 03-Sep | A | CWA | |
| SAT | 13-Sep | A | HH |
04/01/2014
Winter 2014.
News from around the world...Captain AN Cooks tribulations continue as the tour of Australia hits a reef. The Ashes endeavour is just about to go 5nil down in Port Jackson. Wanting to lighten the load, a few players have thrown themselves overboard...
Test legends Tendulkar, Kallis, Dravid, Ponting, Martin, Dilshan and Swann call it day in 2013. Wendel becomes skipper of Magdalen CC, Ian and Eddie vices.
Magdalen in Dorset 2013. Can you spot the HL players?...I'm struggling, and I was there...
Test legends Tendulkar, Kallis, Dravid, Ponting, Martin, Dilshan and Swann call it day in 2013. Wendel becomes skipper of Magdalen CC, Ian and Eddie vices.
First few fixtures of 2014 for HL have been confirmed, starting first week of May. Magdalen nets for Lords in March and April arranged. Magdalen tour of North Kent being finalised for late July. HLs season only another 16 weeks away, Magdalens a couple of weeks earlier.
Magdalen in Dorset 2013. Can you spot the HL players?...I'm struggling, and I was there...
16/11/2013
AGM 2013
A well attended and successful agm last evening, Who decided that England should play Chile on the same evening as our agm, I'm not sure, but 15 minutes at half time was all we needed business wise. Big news of the evening; Wendel knocked off batting top spot after 8 years. Thanks to Knobby for arranging venue and grub, Rick for sponsoring the trophies, and to all for attending.
2013 Awards
Runs: Shaz (474) and Wendel (372).
Wickets: Rick (29) and Paul (27).
Gold Award, Rick: Hatrick, and as part of a fifer.
Champers moment: Hardeep, maiden catch.
JB Memorial Award: Shaz, bat head catch.
2013 Awards
Runs: Shaz (474) and Wendel (372).
Wickets: Rick (29) and Paul (27).
Gold Award, Rick: Hatrick, and as part of a fifer.
Champers moment: Hardeep, maiden catch.
JB Memorial Award: Shaz, bat head catch.
27/10/2013
Autumn 2013
This Friday 15th, the AGM. Iselworth. Agenda: grub, business, stats, back slapping and beer. See you there....
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5 pre 1998 score cards have made an appearance v Hammersmith, including an 85no for Phil, a 64 for Alan Smith (opening!), a 50 for Kelly, a fifer for Andreas, a 4 wicket over for Jim (hatrick?), and 4 wickets for 2 runs in 3 overs for Paul.
The hunt continues for pre 1998 score books and cards. If you have them lurking in your attic or garage, or if you were in a team that played us sometime, then let me know!!!! Or any photos, fixture cards, recollections etc....
Some more cards, from Old Cals, 5 games: 92, 93, 94. Wish I hadn't seem them, shocking scores...all lost, by loads..one of them, HL 47 all out, Old Cals winning with 15 overs to spare...before my time, fortunately.
Some photos from the archives. HL on and off the pitch..more chance of hitting 10 pins than 3 for some, a bbq at Old Lats, HL at Trailfinders, at Garrison and on Heston Park.
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5 pre 1998 score cards have made an appearance v Hammersmith, including an 85no for Phil, a 64 for Alan Smith (opening!), a 50 for Kelly, a fifer for Andreas, a 4 wicket over for Jim (hatrick?), and 4 wickets for 2 runs in 3 overs for Paul.
The hunt continues for pre 1998 score books and cards. If you have them lurking in your attic or garage, or if you were in a team that played us sometime, then let me know!!!! Or any photos, fixture cards, recollections etc....
Some more cards, from Old Cals, 5 games: 92, 93, 94. Wish I hadn't seem them, shocking scores...all lost, by loads..one of them, HL 47 all out, Old Cals winning with 15 overs to spare...before my time, fortunately.
Some photos from the archives. HL on and off the pitch..more chance of hitting 10 pins than 3 for some, a bbq at Old Lats, HL at Trailfinders, at Garrison and on Heston Park.
17/09/2013
Next game, May 2014....
Thats it folks, the curtains are drawn on the Hounslow Leisure 2013 season. Final game v Hatfield Heath was rained off. In all, we played 20, won 13. The weather was generally fantastic and we had some thrillers, including the epic 3 game series v Reggies Ealing Parkmen.
2013 stats due soon and we'll see if its the usual suspects who top the charts...Date for the AGPU to follow. MagdalenCC have still got a few games left, including the first week of October, so its not all over quite yet for some...
2013 stats due soon and we'll see if its the usual suspects who top the charts...Date for the AGPU to follow. MagdalenCC have still got a few games left, including the first week of October, so its not all over quite yet for some...
13/09/2013
Seasons Top Runs and Wickets
TOP RUNS PER SEASON
TOP CATCHES
| year | games | NO.1 | runs | NO.2 | runs |
| 2013 | 20 | Shaz | 474 | Wendel | 372 |
| 2012 | 18 | Wendel | 451 | Swain | 317 |
| 2011 | 18 | Wendel | 416 | Adam | 346 |
| 2010 | 20 | Wendel | 458 | Knobby | 307 |
| 2009 | 23 | Wendel | 572 | Knobby | 356 |
| 2008 | 20 | Wendel | 407 | Knobby | 354 |
| 2007 | 24 | Wendel | 447 | Paul | 323 |
| 2006 | 24 | Wendel | 675 | Adam | 433 |
| 2005 | 20 | Wendel | 657 | Paul | 313 |
| 2004 | 17 | Brett | 485 | Paul | 274 |
| 2003 | 18 | Brett | 470 | Paul | 331 |
| 2002 | 10 | Paul | 162 | Brett | 140 |
| 2001 | 13 | Alex | 329 | Paul | 240 |
| 2000 | 14 | Paul | 244 | JWalker | 221 |
| 1999 | 15 | Paul | 351 | Jim | 193 |
| 1998 | 13 | Tony Mc | 182 | Jim | 157 |
TOP WICKETS PER SEASON
| year | games | NO.1 | wkts | NO.2 | wkts |
| 2013 | 20 | Rick | 29 | Paul | 27 |
| 2012 | 18 | Paul | 29 | Wendel | 20 |
| 2011 | 18 | Rick | 21 | Paul | 19 |
| 2010 | 20 | Paul | 30 | Rick | 23 |
| 2009 | 23 | Rick | 29 | CBick | 24 |
| 2008 | 20 | Rick | 38 | Paul | 19 |
| 2007 | 24 | Paul | 30 | Rick | 25 |
| 2006 | 24 | Rick | 28 | CBick | 16 |
| 2005 | 20 | Rick | 26 | CBick/Sunil | 14 |
| 2004 | 17 | Brett | 19 | Rick | 19 |
| 2003 | 18 | Duane | 15 | Rick | 14 |
| 2002 | 10 | Brett | 8 | Rick/CBick | 6 |
| 2001 | 13 | Brooks | 11 | Maurice | 9 |
| 2000 | 14 | JWalker | 16 | Paul | 13 |
| 1999 | 15 | JWalker | 9 | Danny | 9 |
| 1998 | 13 | JWalker | 12 | Tony Mc | 12 |
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21/06/2013
HLCC hatricks, fifers and tons...
Ricks hatrick (20/6/13) got me thinking that in 18 seasons of HLCC 2020, I've only ever seen three; 2 for us, and 1 against:
- Ricks last night v Superstars, the players Bulby, Johnson and Plane being his hapless victims, 1 stumped, 2 bowled.
- Adam, for Hounslow Homes v Hounslow Leisure, in 2006, Jim, Steve and Don being his victims that evening. 2 caught and bowled.
- Nav, for Thames Trains, 2008, all bowled. Rick, I remember well, being his third victim, middle stump.
As for fifers, HL have had just 6 in those 18 seasons, no mean feat in just 24 balls. I can barely recall any against us.
- 3 now for Rick, including last nights 5 for 23,
- 2 for Paul, best 5 for 20, and
- 1 for Chris Bick, all bowled, for just 12 runs, in 3 overs.
Batting. As for tons, again no mean feat for most mere mortals in 20 overs, we've scored 6, 5 of which from Wendel, (his highest 140no, and as has been previously mentioned in this 'ere blog, off 39 balls, including 34 runs from 1 over) . As for 50's, we've scored about 100 of those...so they're easy...
06/05/2013
Match reports 2013
v Hatfield Heath. Rain....no game.....
Game 20, v Richmond Anchors. Our local oppo, 2 weeks running...We won, but played in a great spirit for which must surely be the final game of the season?..
19 v Richmond Anchors. The wicket was a little soggy, the conditions overcast, yet very humid. Won toss, batted. Steve, Shaz, Adam all retiring on the agreed 25. Paul chipped in with 18 later down the order. Rick and Mike ran each other out, HL finishing up on 135/7 from the 20. 2 wickets (both c+b) for Shaz in the first over, immediately put RA on the back foot, but despite a couple of 25s retired, we reached the last over with RA needing 21, Knobby bestowed with the responsibility of not conceding, 6 balls later HL winning by 14 runs. 2 wickets for Shaz/ Rick. Everyone batted, and those who wanted to bowled, so an all round team performance for the last mid week game of the season. Here is HL keeping legend Mike. We've lost count of the stumpings, catches, run outs and saved byes....
18 v AC LBH. Hastily arranged home game against a new team, albeit with many familiar faces. Won toss, and into bat, Hitesh not lasting long, bowled to a peashooter. Ash knocked up his 30 retired, Paul weighed in with 26 (bowled by Wendel), and Rick 21. Extras top scored with 52 (2 runs for a wide etc), HL finishing on a rather light 145 from the 20. LBH looked like they had a few good batters, the top 4 all getting 20's and 30's, and were always there abouts with the run rate, crossing the line to win with 6 balls remaining, just 4 men down, Adam and Wendel not even needing to bat. 2 wickets for Paul, including a young Sachin.
HL and LBH, August 2013...
17 v Elmbridge. The home fixture, having met earlier in the season. Humid evening in Sunbury, the afternoon rain having blown away by the time we met at the ground. Into bat and by the 7th ball of the innings we were 2 down having lost both openers, Shaz having just removed his helmet, went to pull and got a top edge, on to his head and into the hands of the slip. Alex and Adam both hit a few, including a six each. Paul hit 20 off 5 balls before gloving it behind. Don hit 24 and Wendel smashed a quick fire 57no, HL finishing on a healthy 168/7. Elm were 70 odd before losing their first wicket, Aubury stumped to a Paul floater. On loan Dipesh hit 55 until he was bowled by Don. Hardeep, finally, took his first catch to much jubilation, especially after the previous weeks drop. Rick took a couple and Elm were left needing 25 off the last over. HL winning by 21 runs. Adam, cooking the books....
16 v GSK. This fixture is fast becoming to HL what Windsor GP is to Magdalen. GSK are strong, we haven't beaten them for a while now, but they don't really play it in quite the right way, maybe more Sat league stuff than mid week friendly. Despite all HL best efforts, GSK racked up188 for 3, 5 runs less than last time, but still much more than we wanted. One chap scoring 80odd and another who should have walked first ball, knocking up a 50 (birthday boy Wendel, being the disappointed bowler). Apart from Dipesh (39) and Swain (28) our response faltered, all out in the Northfields dusk to their returning opening bowler in the last over, for just 130. Here is Not Out Steve...
15 v Occc. Generously put occcs into bat on a very pleasant evening in Ewell for our 2nd fixture of the season. Brisk start by their openers, it took until the 12th over before, perhaps our youngest ever wicket taker, Luke Buchan, made the breakthrough, a leading edge to swain at mid wicket to dismiss Watson. That was it wicket wise for the innings as Occcs made 144/1. Steve(19) and Chris Burton(34) made a bright start, but wickets steadily fell as we finished up on 102/8, no one else making double figures, Ians only runs being a 6, his first ever, flicked over sq leg....The biggest Knobby in Hounslow..
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Man of the Month for July: Wendel, 220 runs, ave 55, 3 catches, 5 wickets, including his 100th wicket for HLCC. Magdalen CC, with Paul, Steve, Wendel, Ian, Alex in the ranks, play the fabulous setting of Windsor Great Park this Sunday, hoping for their first win in 10 attempts. Wendel, keeping his balls shinny...
14 v Ealing. The decider! 1 each for the season, and both teams were well up for it. Apparently the hottest day in 10 years, it reached 34 degrees in London. For something a bit different, we put Ealing into bat. 40 with out loss off 5 wasn't the best of starts, but Paul made the break through in the 7th over and then wickets steadily fell. Both openers made 30's. Ragulan prodded about and mistimed one for a catch by Wendel at mid on for just 1, Ealing finishing up on what seemed a slightly below par 137, for 9 (3 wickets for Rick, 2 each for Paul and Wendel (and 2 catches)). Feeling confident HL went into bat. Ealings openers bowled quick and well, it was difficult to hit the boundaries with the wicket wearing, the heat and them fielding so deep. At 10 overs we were just 52/1. Shaz (44) departed at 89 from 15, with 49 still needed. Don played a couple of trade mark shots though leg, before being run out. On form Wendel (63no) kept a cool head, even if the body was overheating, and lost 2 balls with 2 massive sixes. Last over needing 11, HL crossed the line with 1 ball remaining for an absolute nail bitter and the 2013 series sealed 2-1. The (king) Don, averaging 99.96, with the ball...
13 v Westminster. Slightly farcical start regarding wet and damaged wickets. It had been raining up until late lunch, but the sun came out and being Wandsworth common, the game was on. Injuries, holidays, late drop outs meant that for the 2nd week running we only had 6 regulars on the park. Not good, makes us look a little rubbish and actually puts a lot of pressure on those who do play. Thanks to the oppo, we borrowed 2 and played an 8 aside, 16 over game. Put into bat, Westminster scored 76/7 (all out) in 15.2 overs. HL, at 22 for 3, were beginning to look a little wobbly, despite the wicket holding up remarkably well, but enter Wendel who made it look easy and smashed 41no for HL(and 2 guests) to win in 10 overs. Wickets for Ian, Swain, Wendel, Paul and Rick, and 2 for guest John Walker.
8 wins from 12 games. Must be the summer hols; Ian, Paul, Wendel, Rick, Alex are off on 3 game Magdalen CC tour to Dorset this weekend.
Ian, padded up in Poole, Dorset...(for Mags)
12 v Wandsworth. Another hot hot evening on Wandsworth Park. Just 6 regulars on the park, made up to 9 with thanks to Mike, Paul and Matt. For one night only; Hounslow World of Adventures. Put into bat, we were reeling at 37/4 from 9 overs on a good old fashioned park wicket, having lost Mike, Paul, Swain and Wendel for just 16 runs between them. Steve held it together throughout the innings, for a thoughtful 60, backed up by Rick(17). Somehow we made it to 134/7, something to bowl at, but it was tough with just 9 players and the slope, despite the low sun behind the bowlers arm, used well by Ricks floaters. However, despite 2 50's, Wands needed 40 from 6, and went in to the last over with the scores level. A maiden was never going to be likely and we duly lost with 4 balls remaining. 2 wickets for Paul, 2 catches for keeper Steve. We did well, considering, but we could have fielded a little better and perhaps won. Hardeep, just out, but still smiling...
11 v Ealing. Home. The hottest day of the year had been recorded in Hampton the previous day and today was well up there. What a scorcher. We could have been in Columbo. The field was straw. Won toss, batted, 59no from Shaz, 40 from extras, short but blazing innings from Ash18, Swain30 and Wendel16, took us to the total of 178/5. We had said 180, so quite happy with that. However, we knew Ealing had the batters to challenge, so we were going to have to bowl and field well. Don took a great catch long mid on 2nd over. We took them in to the last over with 22 needed. A tight over from Swain ensured that we won by 17 runs. A high scoring and intense, hot game. Their danger man Ragulan, from the previous game, started smacking it around a bit towards the end for a quick fire 37no. Fortunately, we were able to keep him off strike in that last over. 3 wickets for Paul. Wendel bowled fast. His wicket for the evening being his 100th for the club. Keeper Steve in the action with 2 catches, 2 stumpings and a run out. 1 each for HL and Ealing for the season and a decider maybe arranged.
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10 v Harrow. Harrow came to Sunbury for our 34th meeting in 21 years. There's been a few classics. Disappointed to lose the the toss but for the 2nd time this year HL bowled Harrow out, for just 103 in 19.2 overs. On a blazing evening where 150 could have been a half decent score, we easily knocked off the total in 16 overs, 2 down. 3 wickets for Rick, 2 for Ian and Paul, a catch for debutant Dipesh, stylish 43no for ChrisH, and 19 for Steve.
9 v Chess WAO. Note to oneself: Do not go into the last over with the oppo needing just 9 to win. Yes, another loss with just 2 balls remaining. HLCC won toss, batted and scored 142/7. Shazza and Wendel scored 40's but after they had departed we only managed 40 from the last 8 overs. With tight bowling from Swain, Wendel and Shazza, we had Chess needing 52 from the last 4 overs. Somehow, they managed to do it (6 down, 2 wkts for Shaz), a couple of late dropped catches and misfields not helping. A game that ebbed and flowed, it got a little heated towards the end, and HL were disappointed to lose.
8 v Ealing Parkmen. Denied victory last night by a shocking umpiring decision. Their inform bat run out by a whizzing Wendel throw in from 50 yards and run out by keeper Steve in the 19th over. We all saw it, only to be given not out. Said batter went on to hit the required 9 runs in the last over. HL scored 149/6, EP were 75 off 10, then needing 42 off 4, 30 off 3, 20 off 2, 9 off 1. All very exciting, but all the hard work undone by that match changing decision. Wendel 49, Shazza 34, Ash 30, a golden duck for Alex (the first ball wide doesn't count!), and 2 wickets for Ian, 2 catches for Shazza. HL were fuming, but a cold beer in the club house together cooled things down.
7 v Superstars. Back to winning ways with a low scoring home win on almost the longest day of the year. Superstars, 98/9 from 20, HL crossing the line, 6 down with 7 balls remaining for a win. Skipper for the evening Rick took an extremely rare hatrick amongst his five wickets (4 bowled, one stumped). Don batted for the oppo to an 8 man legside field, and still managed to get a couple through. Ian took one in the mouth in the slips. Hoggys ct and bld his maiden wicket for Leisure. HL into bat, and a share of runs from Steve, Swainy, Paul and the winning runs from a Wendel reverse sweep saw us comfortably home. Hatrick Rick!
6 v Beechams. To make it 6 wins from 6 games was always going to be tough. GSK won toss, batted and rattled along at 10 an over, finishing up on 193/3, Ian and Pauls 4 overs each in particular taking a bashing. The wind was up, the sky overcast and the pitch lightning quick. We were, however, confident with the HL big guns on show tonight, with Hoggy, Steve, Swainy, Wendel, Shazza, Paul and Alex the Goose in the top 7. We were there abouts after 10 overs, even ahead at one point, but a couple of quiet overs mid innings, and the regular loss of wickets, pegged us and we finished up on 171/8, a frustrating 22 runs short. Hoggy with 34, Shaz with 37.
Man of the Month for May - only one contender; Shaz. 4 games, 217 runs, 3 50's, average of 108.5, 10 wickets for 43 runs, 4 catches and 1 direct throw run out...Watch out oppo...Here he is adding up his scores again...
5 v Old Californians. Lovely evening in Ewell, won toss and as OC always like to bat first, chose to bat! Steve got off to a flyer before treading on his stumps. Only Shaz with 69 demonstrated how to bat as the middle and lower order failed to grasp the slowness of the OC bowling. HL finishing up on a half decent 130/8. Regular wickets fell in OC's response. At 10 overs, OC were half way there with 65, but with just 35 runs in the last 10 overs, OC fell 30 runs short, 8 down, providing HL with its 5th win in 5 games. 3 wickets for Shaz, 2 for Ian, 2 catches for Wendel.
4 v Harrow. An overcast evening in Rayners Lane, the early day forecasts were telling us we would struggle to get a game. We did, and it turned out to be an old school thriller. 10 man HL bowled out Harrow for just 84 on a slow, sticky wicket, 4 wckts for Shazza, 2 for Ian, Ian getting their danger man Wiggan early with a direct throw run out. Runs had to be ground out in our response, but we eventually won in the last over, with 23 for Shazza, 22 for Swainy and Paul hitting the winning runs with 15no.
3 v Chessington Woa. Home. Won toss, and batted! A good start, 77 from 10, finished up on 132 from the 20. 40 from Steve and 22 from Paul. Chess never really got going and 4 wickets from Rick ripped out the middle order, Chess ending up all out in 19.2 overs for 106, for HL to win by 26 runs. Wendel on a hatrick for next game, and keeper Mike in the action with 2 catches, a stumping and 2 run outs.
2 v Elmbridge. Hersham. Lost toss but put into bat. A quick fire 39 from Wendel, caught in amazing fashion on the boundary and a steady 53no from Shazza, and 20's from Adam and Knobby took us to a good score of 159 off 20overs. Once we had removed the top 3, we were always in control, Elm finishing 24 runs short. 2 wickets for Paul and Shazza.
v Superstars - cancelled - rain
v RMC - cancelled - no oppo
1 v Richmond Anchors. Home. A glorious May evening for the first 2020 game of the season, lost toss (despite all the winter practice) and RA put themselves into bat. 20 overs later, all out with just 108 on the board, 3 wickets for Don, Paul, and 2 for Rick. Catches for Knobby, Paul and Steve. Shazza and Steve made light work with 72no and 32no respectively, Shazza being particularly brutal in pursuit to win in the 12th over, perhaps our only ever 10 wicket win? Played in good spirits, it was good to be back, but HL too strong for RA on this occasion.
Game 20, v Richmond Anchors. Our local oppo, 2 weeks running...We won, but played in a great spirit for which must surely be the final game of the season?..
19 v Richmond Anchors. The wicket was a little soggy, the conditions overcast, yet very humid. Won toss, batted. Steve, Shaz, Adam all retiring on the agreed 25. Paul chipped in with 18 later down the order. Rick and Mike ran each other out, HL finishing up on 135/7 from the 20. 2 wickets (both c+b) for Shaz in the first over, immediately put RA on the back foot, but despite a couple of 25s retired, we reached the last over with RA needing 21, Knobby bestowed with the responsibility of not conceding, 6 balls later HL winning by 14 runs. 2 wickets for Shaz/ Rick. Everyone batted, and those who wanted to bowled, so an all round team performance for the last mid week game of the season. Here is HL keeping legend Mike. We've lost count of the stumpings, catches, run outs and saved byes....
18 v AC LBH. Hastily arranged home game against a new team, albeit with many familiar faces. Won toss, and into bat, Hitesh not lasting long, bowled to a peashooter. Ash knocked up his 30 retired, Paul weighed in with 26 (bowled by Wendel), and Rick 21. Extras top scored with 52 (2 runs for a wide etc), HL finishing on a rather light 145 from the 20. LBH looked like they had a few good batters, the top 4 all getting 20's and 30's, and were always there abouts with the run rate, crossing the line to win with 6 balls remaining, just 4 men down, Adam and Wendel not even needing to bat. 2 wickets for Paul, including a young Sachin.
HL and LBH, August 2013...
17 v Elmbridge. The home fixture, having met earlier in the season. Humid evening in Sunbury, the afternoon rain having blown away by the time we met at the ground. Into bat and by the 7th ball of the innings we were 2 down having lost both openers, Shaz having just removed his helmet, went to pull and got a top edge, on to his head and into the hands of the slip. Alex and Adam both hit a few, including a six each. Paul hit 20 off 5 balls before gloving it behind. Don hit 24 and Wendel smashed a quick fire 57no, HL finishing on a healthy 168/7. Elm were 70 odd before losing their first wicket, Aubury stumped to a Paul floater. On loan Dipesh hit 55 until he was bowled by Don. Hardeep, finally, took his first catch to much jubilation, especially after the previous weeks drop. Rick took a couple and Elm were left needing 25 off the last over. HL winning by 21 runs. Adam, cooking the books....
16 v GSK. This fixture is fast becoming to HL what Windsor GP is to Magdalen. GSK are strong, we haven't beaten them for a while now, but they don't really play it in quite the right way, maybe more Sat league stuff than mid week friendly. Despite all HL best efforts, GSK racked up188 for 3, 5 runs less than last time, but still much more than we wanted. One chap scoring 80odd and another who should have walked first ball, knocking up a 50 (birthday boy Wendel, being the disappointed bowler). Apart from Dipesh (39) and Swain (28) our response faltered, all out in the Northfields dusk to their returning opening bowler in the last over, for just 130. Here is Not Out Steve...
15 v Occc. Generously put occcs into bat on a very pleasant evening in Ewell for our 2nd fixture of the season. Brisk start by their openers, it took until the 12th over before, perhaps our youngest ever wicket taker, Luke Buchan, made the breakthrough, a leading edge to swain at mid wicket to dismiss Watson. That was it wicket wise for the innings as Occcs made 144/1. Steve(19) and Chris Burton(34) made a bright start, but wickets steadily fell as we finished up on 102/8, no one else making double figures, Ians only runs being a 6, his first ever, flicked over sq leg....The biggest Knobby in Hounslow..
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Man of the Month for July: Wendel, 220 runs, ave 55, 3 catches, 5 wickets, including his 100th wicket for HLCC. Magdalen CC, with Paul, Steve, Wendel, Ian, Alex in the ranks, play the fabulous setting of Windsor Great Park this Sunday, hoping for their first win in 10 attempts. Wendel, keeping his balls shinny...
14 v Ealing. The decider! 1 each for the season, and both teams were well up for it. Apparently the hottest day in 10 years, it reached 34 degrees in London. For something a bit different, we put Ealing into bat. 40 with out loss off 5 wasn't the best of starts, but Paul made the break through in the 7th over and then wickets steadily fell. Both openers made 30's. Ragulan prodded about and mistimed one for a catch by Wendel at mid on for just 1, Ealing finishing up on what seemed a slightly below par 137, for 9 (3 wickets for Rick, 2 each for Paul and Wendel (and 2 catches)). Feeling confident HL went into bat. Ealings openers bowled quick and well, it was difficult to hit the boundaries with the wicket wearing, the heat and them fielding so deep. At 10 overs we were just 52/1. Shaz (44) departed at 89 from 15, with 49 still needed. Don played a couple of trade mark shots though leg, before being run out. On form Wendel (63no) kept a cool head, even if the body was overheating, and lost 2 balls with 2 massive sixes. Last over needing 11, HL crossed the line with 1 ball remaining for an absolute nail bitter and the 2013 series sealed 2-1. The (king) Don, averaging 99.96, with the ball...
8 wins from 12 games. Must be the summer hols; Ian, Paul, Wendel, Rick, Alex are off on 3 game Magdalen CC tour to Dorset this weekend.
Ian, padded up in Poole, Dorset...(for Mags)
12 v Wandsworth. Another hot hot evening on Wandsworth Park. Just 6 regulars on the park, made up to 9 with thanks to Mike, Paul and Matt. For one night only; Hounslow World of Adventures. Put into bat, we were reeling at 37/4 from 9 overs on a good old fashioned park wicket, having lost Mike, Paul, Swain and Wendel for just 16 runs between them. Steve held it together throughout the innings, for a thoughtful 60, backed up by Rick(17). Somehow we made it to 134/7, something to bowl at, but it was tough with just 9 players and the slope, despite the low sun behind the bowlers arm, used well by Ricks floaters. However, despite 2 50's, Wands needed 40 from 6, and went in to the last over with the scores level. A maiden was never going to be likely and we duly lost with 4 balls remaining. 2 wickets for Paul, 2 catches for keeper Steve. We did well, considering, but we could have fielded a little better and perhaps won. Hardeep, just out, but still smiling...
11 v Ealing. Home. The hottest day of the year had been recorded in Hampton the previous day and today was well up there. What a scorcher. We could have been in Columbo. The field was straw. Won toss, batted, 59no from Shaz, 40 from extras, short but blazing innings from Ash18, Swain30 and Wendel16, took us to the total of 178/5. We had said 180, so quite happy with that. However, we knew Ealing had the batters to challenge, so we were going to have to bowl and field well. Don took a great catch long mid on 2nd over. We took them in to the last over with 22 needed. A tight over from Swain ensured that we won by 17 runs. A high scoring and intense, hot game. Their danger man Ragulan, from the previous game, started smacking it around a bit towards the end for a quick fire 37no. Fortunately, we were able to keep him off strike in that last over. 3 wickets for Paul. Wendel bowled fast. His wicket for the evening being his 100th for the club. Keeper Steve in the action with 2 catches, 2 stumpings and a run out. 1 each for HL and Ealing for the season and a decider maybe arranged.
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9 v Chess WAO. Note to oneself: Do not go into the last over with the oppo needing just 9 to win. Yes, another loss with just 2 balls remaining. HLCC won toss, batted and scored 142/7. Shazza and Wendel scored 40's but after they had departed we only managed 40 from the last 8 overs. With tight bowling from Swain, Wendel and Shazza, we had Chess needing 52 from the last 4 overs. Somehow, they managed to do it (6 down, 2 wkts for Shaz), a couple of late dropped catches and misfields not helping. A game that ebbed and flowed, it got a little heated towards the end, and HL were disappointed to lose.
8 v Ealing Parkmen. Denied victory last night by a shocking umpiring decision. Their inform bat run out by a whizzing Wendel throw in from 50 yards and run out by keeper Steve in the 19th over. We all saw it, only to be given not out. Said batter went on to hit the required 9 runs in the last over. HL scored 149/6, EP were 75 off 10, then needing 42 off 4, 30 off 3, 20 off 2, 9 off 1. All very exciting, but all the hard work undone by that match changing decision. Wendel 49, Shazza 34, Ash 30, a golden duck for Alex (the first ball wide doesn't count!), and 2 wickets for Ian, 2 catches for Shazza. HL were fuming, but a cold beer in the club house together cooled things down.
7 v Superstars. Back to winning ways with a low scoring home win on almost the longest day of the year. Superstars, 98/9 from 20, HL crossing the line, 6 down with 7 balls remaining for a win. Skipper for the evening Rick took an extremely rare hatrick amongst his five wickets (4 bowled, one stumped). Don batted for the oppo to an 8 man legside field, and still managed to get a couple through. Ian took one in the mouth in the slips. Hoggys ct and bld his maiden wicket for Leisure. HL into bat, and a share of runs from Steve, Swainy, Paul and the winning runs from a Wendel reverse sweep saw us comfortably home. Hatrick Rick!
6 v Beechams. To make it 6 wins from 6 games was always going to be tough. GSK won toss, batted and rattled along at 10 an over, finishing up on 193/3, Ian and Pauls 4 overs each in particular taking a bashing. The wind was up, the sky overcast and the pitch lightning quick. We were, however, confident with the HL big guns on show tonight, with Hoggy, Steve, Swainy, Wendel, Shazza, Paul and Alex the Goose in the top 7. We were there abouts after 10 overs, even ahead at one point, but a couple of quiet overs mid innings, and the regular loss of wickets, pegged us and we finished up on 171/8, a frustrating 22 runs short. Hoggy with 34, Shaz with 37.
5 v Old Californians. Lovely evening in Ewell, won toss and as OC always like to bat first, chose to bat! Steve got off to a flyer before treading on his stumps. Only Shaz with 69 demonstrated how to bat as the middle and lower order failed to grasp the slowness of the OC bowling. HL finishing up on a half decent 130/8. Regular wickets fell in OC's response. At 10 overs, OC were half way there with 65, but with just 35 runs in the last 10 overs, OC fell 30 runs short, 8 down, providing HL with its 5th win in 5 games. 3 wickets for Shaz, 2 for Ian, 2 catches for Wendel.
4 v Harrow. An overcast evening in Rayners Lane, the early day forecasts were telling us we would struggle to get a game. We did, and it turned out to be an old school thriller. 10 man HL bowled out Harrow for just 84 on a slow, sticky wicket, 4 wckts for Shazza, 2 for Ian, Ian getting their danger man Wiggan early with a direct throw run out. Runs had to be ground out in our response, but we eventually won in the last over, with 23 for Shazza, 22 for Swainy and Paul hitting the winning runs with 15no.
3 v Chessington Woa. Home. Won toss, and batted! A good start, 77 from 10, finished up on 132 from the 20. 40 from Steve and 22 from Paul. Chess never really got going and 4 wickets from Rick ripped out the middle order, Chess ending up all out in 19.2 overs for 106, for HL to win by 26 runs. Wendel on a hatrick for next game, and keeper Mike in the action with 2 catches, a stumping and 2 run outs.
2 v Elmbridge. Hersham. Lost toss but put into bat. A quick fire 39 from Wendel, caught in amazing fashion on the boundary and a steady 53no from Shazza, and 20's from Adam and Knobby took us to a good score of 159 off 20overs. Once we had removed the top 3, we were always in control, Elm finishing 24 runs short. 2 wickets for Paul and Shazza.
v Superstars - cancelled - rain
v RMC - cancelled - no oppo
1 v Richmond Anchors. Home. A glorious May evening for the first 2020 game of the season, lost toss (despite all the winter practice) and RA put themselves into bat. 20 overs later, all out with just 108 on the board, 3 wickets for Don, Paul, and 2 for Rick. Catches for Knobby, Paul and Steve. Shazza and Steve made light work with 72no and 32no respectively, Shazza being particularly brutal in pursuit to win in the 12th over, perhaps our only ever 10 wicket win? Played in good spirits, it was good to be back, but HL too strong for RA on this occasion.
21/02/2013
2013 Fixtures!
| THUR | 02-May | HOME | RICHMOND - WON |
| THUR | 09-May | HOME | RMC - Cancelled |
| TUES | 14-May | AWAY | SUPERSTARS - Rain |
| THUR | 16-May | AWAY | ELMBRIDGE - WON |
| WED | 22-May | HOME | CHESSINGTON - WON |
| THUR | 30-May | AWAY | HARROW - WON |
| TUES | 04-Jun | AWAY | OLD CALS - WON |
| THUR | 13-Jun | AWAY | BEECHAMS - LOST |
| THUR | 20-Jun | HOME | SUPERSTARS - WON |
| WED | 26-Jun | AWAY | EALING - LOST |
| WED | 03-Jul | AWAY | CHESSINGTON -LOST |
| THUR | 11-Jul | HOME | HARROW - WON |
| THUR | 18-Jul | HOME | EALING -WON |
| WED | 24-Jul | AWAY | WANDSWORTH - LOST |
| TUES | 30-Jul | AWAY | WESTMINSTER - WON |
| THUR | 01-Aug | HOME | EALING - WON |
| TUES | 06-Aug | AWAY | OLD CALS - LOST |
| THUR | 08-Aug | AWAY | BEECHAMS - LOST |
| THUR | 15-Aug | HOME | ELMBRIDGE - WON |
| THUR | 22-Aug | HOME | RICHMOND - WON |
| THUR | 29-Aug | HOME | RICHMOND - WON |
| SAT | 14-Sep | AWAY | HATFIELD HTH - RAIN |
03/12/2012
Awards Night, Isleworth 30 Nov.
A few less awards/ trophies this season. Recession? Only in performance, perhaps...Thanks to Rick for sorting them out, and thanks to all for coming along..
BOWLING
The winner: Paul 29 wickets, best 3 for 6.
The runner up: Wendel 20 wickets, best 3 for 14
Swain and Ian mentioned for 16 and 14 wickets respectively.
BATTING
The winner: Wendel 451 runs, 3 50's, high of 67, including two 10 ball 40's..
The runner up: Swainy 317 runs, 3 50's, high of 93, just missing out on a ton v Garrison at Spelthorne
Steve and Adam mentioned for 228 and 193 runs respectively.
JB MEMORIAL (award for efforts beyond the call of duty, endangering (owns) life, hospital job. etc)
Swainy, for losing 1 and a half top front teeth at occc, attempting to take a catch.
(this award stems from when Jim was run over fetching a ball, that had been hit over the fence into a dual carriage way in Ealing, resulting in broken ribs, stitches, ripped and bloodied HLCC cricket top, written off car, traffic chaos, and missing the rest of the season, v 3 bridges in 2006)
CHAMPERS MOMENT
A few contenders: Lucys catch at Hatfield Heath, Wendels direct run out at occc.
The winner: golden duck at ELMBRIDGE for Wendel.
Wendel, again, for his 15 catches.
So basically this year, Swainy, Wendel, and myself were the only ones to win trophies, so come on chaps, next year..
BOWLING
The winner: Paul 29 wickets, best 3 for 6.
The runner up: Wendel 20 wickets, best 3 for 14
Swain and Ian mentioned for 16 and 14 wickets respectively.
BATTING
The winner: Wendel 451 runs, 3 50's, high of 67, including two 10 ball 40's..
The runner up: Swainy 317 runs, 3 50's, high of 93, just missing out on a ton v Garrison at Spelthorne
Steve and Adam mentioned for 228 and 193 runs respectively.
JB MEMORIAL (award for efforts beyond the call of duty, endangering (owns) life, hospital job. etc)
Swainy, for losing 1 and a half top front teeth at occc, attempting to take a catch.
(this award stems from when Jim was run over fetching a ball, that had been hit over the fence into a dual carriage way in Ealing, resulting in broken ribs, stitches, ripped and bloodied HLCC cricket top, written off car, traffic chaos, and missing the rest of the season, v 3 bridges in 2006)
CHAMPERS MOMENT
A few contenders: Lucys catch at Hatfield Heath, Wendels direct run out at occc.
The winner: golden duck at ELMBRIDGE for Wendel.
Wendel, again, for his 15 catches.
So basically this year, Swainy, Wendel, and myself were the only ones to win trophies, so come on chaps, next year..
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