After 5 matches on the road, the U13s were back home for the visit of Kislingbury Temperance CC. The Denton Rd micro-climate ensured that the sun was out and the ground was looking fantastic. Kislingbury won the toss and elected to bowl first. Openers Noah Fraser-Allen (10) and Jeremy Jesu (33) started well scoring at a sensible run a ball. After Jeremy had retired not out, Alex Monk (28), Ethan Thomas (25) and Fenton Morrison (30) set about the Kislingbury bowlers scoring at a rapid rate. Sam Ripley (13) and captain Oli Bartlett-Syree (32) joined the party with some big hits and positive running. A score of 219-6 after 20 overs was formidable.

In response, Kislingbury were always on the back foot. Wickets for Charlie Brazier (3-18), Charlie Savage (2-17) and Jai Satheesh (3-12) ensured an emphatic win by 163 runs.

Sterner challenges await with games against ONs, Stony Stratford and Overstone in the next 2 weeks. Proper box office stuff with Stony, Overstone and Horton all level on points and unbeaten! Sky have been in touch and we’ve done a deal!

Thanks to all for the help setting up and putting away. It makes it all so much easier. Next up ONs away.