U13 Boys’ Cricket Final

On Wednesday 19 July, our u13 boys cricket team took on The Bay in the final of this year’s competition which was held at Arreton CC. 

Carisbrooke won the toss and elected to bowl.  Liam G opened for Carisbrooke and limited The Bay to only the odd single and eventually broke the deadlock in the 5th over by bowling their opener.  As the innings progressed, all of the boys took it in turn bowling and all performed well taking a further 6 wickets including two caught and bowled efforts from Daniel P.  The Bay posted a beatable target of 78 and, as Carisbrooke walked out with Jack E and Lincoln O, the team felt confident they could chase the runs down. However, with an early run out and then a couple of surprise early wickets which included Liam G and Daniel P, Carisbrooke fell to 8 runs for 3 wickets and looked like collapsing early on.  However, Charlie G and Wilfie T steadied the ship and got Carisbrooke up and running, putting together a partnership which took us past the 40 mark. 

With only 6 overs left, Charlie then got out to some good bowling from The Bay. However, with Harvey P who was stepping in and playing up a year due to some late withdrawals on the day from the regular squad, there was still hope.  Harvey played some nice shots before getting bowled but stayed out in the middle with Wilfie as the last batter.  Wilfie continued to swing at everything and at one point it felt like it was meant to be, but then with only just over two overs left, an unlucky shot which was played onto his own wickets finally allowed The Bay to take the win.  Final score: The Bay 78 Carisbrooke 55.  

Well done to all of the boys for their efforts and for taking part with such a good spirit and togetherness.  

Individual highlights:
– Liam was a great captain who never stopped talking when behind the wickets.  
– Daniel was outstanding with the ball in hand and really needs to come back to the game full time.  
– Wilfie demonstrated consistency with the ball and the grit he showed with the bat was truly inspirational.
– Jack bowled a lovely over and prevented numerous boundaries out in the deep.
– Lincoln also bowled a great over and put his body behind some well hit shots.
– Charlie with some excellent wicket to wicket bowling and Mr Calm and collective when batting.
– Harvey did a superb one-hand pick up in the field nearly resulting in a runout and, for a student younger than everyone else, showed exactly why he is never out of his depth in sport.