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In a Sunday friendly encounter between Odiham & Greywell CC and Frensham CC, it was Frensham who emerged triumphant, securing a comfortable victory by 9 wickets. The match took place at Odiham & Greywell CC on the 4th of June, 2023.
Odiham & Greywell won the toss and elected to bat first, hoping to set a challenging target for their opponents. However, their batting lineup struggled to find stability against Frensham's disciplined bowling attack. Liam Schooling provided a solid start with 15 runs, but soon fell victim to a delivery from an impressive Frensham bowler. Nethmin Warnakulasuriya displayed some resistance with a well-constructed 32, but his dismissal by Sam Platt halted Odiham & Greywell's progress. James Horniman and James Butler contributed with 17 and 23 runs respectively, but failed to build substantial partnerships.
It was Will Kettle who provided the much-needed impetus to Odiham & Greywell's innings with a powerful knock of 40 runs, including 8 boundaries. However, the rest of the batting order struggled to make an impact, resulting in their team being bowled out for 162 runs in 34.5 overs. Frensham's bowlers showcased their skills, with Mark Shine claiming 3 wickets and Sam Platt and Matthew Findlay taking 2 wickets each.
Chasing a target of 163, Frensham's batsmen displayed a dominant performance, led by the impressive Thomas Evans. Evans showcased his skill and determination, remaining unbeaten throughout the innings with a magnificent century. His unbeaten knock of 106 runs, comprising 17 boundaries and a six, played a pivotal role in Frensham's successful chase. Mohammad Hashir supported him well with 22 runs before falling victim to James Butler's bowling. Charlie North also contributed 33 not out to steer Frensham to victory, reaching the target in just 26 overs with 9 wickets in hand.
Odiham & Greywell's bowlers struggled to contain Frensham's strong batting lineup, with only James Butler managing to claim a wicket. Frensham reached a total of 165 runs for the loss of just one wicket, sealing a comprehensive victory.
Despite the defeat, Odiham & Greywell can take some positives from their batting performance, especially the contributions of Will Kettle and Nethmin Warnakulasuriya.
Overall, it was a convincing win for Frensham CC, showcasing their dominance in both bowling and batting departments. Thomas Evans' magnificent century and the team's collective effort ensured their victory.