Last week
The Under 15's were knocked out of the Cup by Cambridge St Giles. Bar Hill fielded first but could not control the swinging ball and conceded 33 wides allowing St Gile to post 96 -4 off their overs. Michael Whyatt was the pick of the Bar Hill bowling taking 3-17. As it got progressively darker Fraser Leader led the way in chasing down the runs with 41 but it was to no avail. James Morris was the only other Bar Hill batsman to reach double figures but Bar Hill ran out of wickets just before they ran out of overs on 84.
Unfortunately, The Under 14's first match of the season had to be cancelled on Wednesday as NCI were unable to field a team. We are looking to rearrange this match if possible.
The Under 12's took on Over in their first match of the season. Over batted first and posted an impressive 134 for 1 with Nick Whyatt taking the wicket. Despite only having nine players, Bar Hill managed to bat through their overs scoring 59 in the process. Zak Gedny top scored with 15 not out.
The 1st team started the league season with a win against Great Shelford. Shelford batted first and posted 184-7. Steve Holt took 5-50 as Shelford took advantage of the small boundaries. In their innings Bar Hill got off to a flier bringing up their half century in just 6 overs. Scott Stanford led the way with a quick fire 65. Bar Hill clinched the win with 31 from Mark Thompson, 23 from Adam Dean and an unbeaten 25 from Sam Clare.
The 2nd Team made it a winning double for Bar Hill by beating Chatteris 2nds. Bar Hill were invited to bat first on a slow early season wicket and runs were at a premium. David Fletcher top-scored with 39 not out with only Jim Neal (22), Paul Stimpson (18) and Mark Freeman (16) reaching double figures. Bar Hill never looked in any danger as they bowled out Chatteris for just 75. David Underhay took 4-16 and Barry Driver bowled 10 overs for a miserly 7 runs.
This week
On Sunday there will be what we hope will become an annual event of a Presidents XI match against former members of the Club.
On Monday the Under 15's will try to improve on their Cup performance with their first league game away to Cambourne.
With a free week for the 2nd Team next week, all eyes will be on the 1st Team to see if they can keep up their winning start when they entertain Ashwell on Saturday.
