UEAPL Week 1 Frosties on my Warbies vs Brokebat Mountain

I have set up an indoor cricket league with University taking part and each week I will give a brief round up of results and increase interest in the tournament.

The tournament sees four times face each other twice over a 6 week period. It is 6 players 8 overs aside games.

The opening games saw Frosties on my Warbies face off against Brokebat Mountain. Batting first F o m W got off to an imposing start with opener Williams and Loughlin striking the ball nicely without any remorse.

When these two reached the retirement score the introduction of skipper Da Silva. He was left stunned as when he saw his stumps knocked back causing a sense of confidence to strike through the Brokebat Muntain side. A smart catch from Cowie off Hopwood's bowling to  emphasised a fragile middle order as very quickly they saw themselves 3 down and Williams returning.

With the solid, if unassuming, Burt at one end stopping the rot and the returning Williams pushing his score up to a joint tournament high of 37* F o m W hit a very impressive 128/3 from their 8 overs.

The main focal point of the innings, the opening partnership, was constructed impressively. The two complimented each other, with the touch of Williams contrasting the brutal hitting of Loughlin.

Brokebat Mountain, not boasting any regular indoor players, showed impeccable fight in the field and while batting. Having been strangled throughout there inning thanks to some very economical bowling from Da Silva and Cheeriag, and losing wickets to the mercurial bowling of Burt Brokebat Mountain looked set to be steam rolled.

 Yet, in his second over, Burt's bowling was feasted upon by Hopwood who scored 4 boundaries in consecutive balls. His cameo 24 gives promise for the remainder of the tournament and a sign that once the team grows accustomed to the new surroundings they can be competitive.

With 82 amassed, more will be needed to be competitive but with a competitive total of 100 not far of Brokebat Mountain should not be disheartened. F o m W though look formidable if a little dependent on the opening two batsman.

However, If these two can continue to post totals and with good bowling options they look like the side to beat.