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IRBY U 13 Vikings v New Brighton B
After the hottest April for 352 years, May continued the weather trend with a clear sky, bright sunshine, and a brisk breeze, the temperature was already high by 10:30, scheduled start time.
Joe won the toss and Irby put in NB to bat.
Fourth ball 1st over and Luke took a wicket, a super catch by Jake, followed by 2nd over and another wicket from Joe - 5 runs for 2, and looking good.
Three strong batsmen came in for NB and all gained 35 and retired, then followed a wicket by Jony bowling, an LBW from Jake and a C&B from Alex.
Dropped catches, some rusty fielding, and possibly wilting under the sun enabled NB to reach 135. This wasn't unbeatable, but a big ask for the new U13 team out today who had not played together.
After a very long interval, Irby came out to bat, but NB got a wicket first ball which rattled confidence somewhat. Milo went in with instructions to "stay in", which he did admirably, and Dan went and produced a super display and rtd on 35. James hit a commendable 15, and Jake 13, but some bad calls meant the loss of a wicket, followed by some dollied up balls for catches.
Irby closed on 86, and with a stronger start and everyone contributing some score the NB target could have been surpassed.
After four hours under the baking sun the match finished and congrats to NB. Questions were asked of Sams' kung Fu Kicking of the ball from the wicket, a highlight of the Irby innings.
The scorer and score boarder were cooked, and joined by the Umpire, enjoyed a beer to reflect upon the days events.
Squad
JOE
PAUL
MILO
JAMES
DAN
LUKE
JAKE
SAM
ALEX
CAMERON
JONY
Well done boys, a promising start, next game BP B on Sunday at home.
Irby U13 v Birkenhead Park B
In a rearranged game, Friday 13th turned out to live up to its name - literally. After rushing home from school, the boys assembled for the 2nd match of the season rearranged from the previous Sunday. From the start the weather was against Irby, and after winning the toss, BPark B put themselves into bat, the heavens opened. Cold, very wet, and feeling miserable, the Irby boys fielded with guts and pride, whilst the Park team sheltered in the hut.
Bowling figs;
Luke 3 overs, 1M, 7 runs, no wkts
Jony 3 overs, oMs, 11 runs, 1wkt
Danny 1 over, oMs, 6 runs, 2wkts
After 20 overs, match reduced due to lashing rain and a cross wind of 25kph, Park B finished on 125. This was a good score, but not unbeatable. The boys went into bat, and, according to them, the astro strip had changed and the ball just wouldn't pitch. Crash went the wickets,;
Batting figs,
Paul 8
Jake 7
Matt U 3.
All out for 33. Cold, wet and very unhappy, the boys went home to lick their wounds and come back another day. Many thanks to Martin for scoring.
Irby U13 v Birkenhead Park A
A late start on the back pitch, what could the boys do after such a miserable match two days previously. After raining most of the day, a window of opportunity allowed the match to go ahead. James had to be summoned from his bed (4:00), after sleeping in, but a full team formed and took to the field after winning the toss. The fielding was good, and the bowling superb, pinning this year 8 team down to a low score. After 10 overs Park had a score of 31 showing how tight the field had been. After 20 overs 77 was on the board, and Park finished on 104 after 25 overs. The rain held off, and a quick turn around ensued.
Bowling figs;
Luke 4O 1M 10 runs O wkts
Joe D 4O 21 runs O wkts
Pat 4O 1M 10 runs 4 Wkts
Matt J 3O 16 runs 0wkts
Jake 4O 8 runs 1 Wkt
Dan 4O 25 runs 0 Wkts
James 1O 9 runs 0 wkts
Joe S 1O 3 runs 0 wkts
The rain held off and Joe S and James went out to bat. 3rd Man in was Jake and after getting his eye in scored a wonderful 35 with the help of his lucky pink socks. These 3 were followed by Dan and Luke who saw Irby home with scores of 22 and 24 not out. As the game finished the rain came down and a releaved Joe Duckers, mouthful of Jammy dodgers, announced that he was happy not to bat!
Well done to the whole team today: Luke
Danny
Joe D
Ishi (Great wicket keeping!!)
Patrick
Joe S
Matty U
Matty J
Milo
Jake
James
U13 v Old Parkonians
On Sunday 22nd May the Irby boys took on Old Parks at home on the front pitch at home. An overcast day, with occasional rays of sunshine, the wind blew hard gusting at 35 mph. This made the large crowd watching shiver, with the scorers sheltering inside( many thanks Jack) the boys did all they could to keep warm.
Park won the toss and elected to put Irby in, with a fine performance by Milo, retiring at 35. Joe D got off the mark this year with 11, and Irby were all out for 117.
After a quick turnaround, although Paul went in search for more biscuits before resuming his position on the field, Irby's bowling kept the run rate down. With Park bowled out for 33, Irby secured their 2nd victory of the season.
Bowling figs;
LUKE 4 11 0
JOE D 3 9 0
DAN 3 3 3
JOE S 3 9 1
MILO 1 0 0
JONY D 1 0 0
TOM 1 1 0
ALEX 1 0 2
Batting figs;
JOE S 12
MILO 35
DAN 2
LUKE 4
JOE D 11
ISHY 15
ALEX 2
SAM 0
PAUL 1
TOM 1
JONY D 2
U13 - V Chester Boughton Hall
Sunday morning, and typical to May, the weather was unpredictable. Rain and white cloud gave way to some sunshine eventually, but only after the teams came off the field twice.
After moving to the back pitch, Irby won the toss and elected to put Chester Broughton Hall into bat. The game had to be delayed a number of times however as Pieman disappeared on more than 5 occasions to prepare himself for the match!
After some excellent bowling and tight fielding, after 25 overs CBH finished on 69 runs .A super throw in by Joe D and a great catch by Ishy part of the performance. Great bowling performance by Luke. The regular scorer Jack was really pleased today as a new container had been delivered and he has aspirations for a second home on the back pitch! Colour schemes were discussed, which must have upset him a little as he went to the clubhouse and didn't return for the 2nd half of the game!
Bowling figs;
Luke 4 Overs 3M 4 runs 2wkts
Joe D 4 Overs 7 runs 1wkt
Pat 4 Overs 2 M 7 runs 1wkt
JonyC 4 Overs 13 runs
Sloss 1 Over 6 runs
Dan 4 Overs 10 runs 2wkts
Alex 2 Overs 1M 5 runs
Milo 1 Over 2 runs
Ishy 2 Overs 1M 7 runs
Caught in the act was one grandad giving out Galaxy bars from a depthless pocket of his anorak, this will only cause upset if this continues for the remainder of the season.
Making the most of a break in the weather, Irby went in to chase 69 down, with Joe S scoring 26, followed by a great performance by Ishy, 28 ( man of the match) (although he didn't hang around to get his prize so Luke ate it), and Dan finishing of with a four, and score of 12. The third Irby Vikings win, cup game on Tuesday, lets hope for some decent weather.
KO Cup v Birkenhead Park B - May 1st
On a fine Tuesday Afternoon, May 1st, Irby hosted the first round of the KO Cup against Birkenhead Park B, a team already played this season and lost ( please see previous match report). This time, however, the team was not wet and cold, and inspired by the "Battle of Britain " music before the start in the dressing room, ( live link to Jake in Barcelona), the boys won the toss and put Park into bat. The team performance was awesome, and its rumoured that SKY sports may well be coming to show live footage in the future if this continues. Some superb catches by Luke & Dan, bowling by Luke, Jony, Pat, Joe D, Jony, Dan and James saw Park all out for 45!
The tension was evident, and after some wild sledging and serious fielding from everybody, the boys had their pride back.
Luke 4 overs, 1 M, 13 runs, 3 W
Joe D 4 overs, 1M, 11 runs
Pat 3 overs, 8 runs 1 W
Jony C 3 overs, 10 runs, 3 W
Dan 2.2 overs, 1 run, 2 W
James 1 over, 1M, 0 runs, 1 W
Jack ( scorer ) returned from his shopping trip with his mummy to catch the second half of the match, whilst James ( scorer ) did a great job today.
After a second team talk and music from "The Dambusters", the team was up and ready to go. Chasing 45, they now had to prove they could bat!
James and Ishy opened, unphased by anything Park could throw at them, and they did their job extremely well, taking the heat out of the attack. Dan and Luke came in to finish off the chase, and 47 was chalked up without further loss.
This was an outstanding team performance, and in typical Irby fashion, Joe D ( jammy dodger in mouth and pockets crammed full) exclaimed, " This is the best season so far". He and the team was more than happy.
IRBY WIN.
Next round its Caldy at home.
U 13 v Neston A
Away at Neston on a dismal Sunday morning, at least the mossies wern't out. Neston won the toss and put the Irby boys in to bat. With no score board to look at, and a boundry reminiscant of under 9 levels, the boys hit 91 with the following figures;
ISHY 12
JAMES 0
DAN 19
LUKE 11
JAKE 18
JOE D 0
ALEX 10
JOE S 0
MILO 1
JONNIE C 2
SAM 1
With refreshments courtesy of the "pay as you" go hatch, Irby had to bowl and field well to keep the score down. When Alex purchased chips in an Irby top the "pay as you (wait) go" hatch clearly knew what they were doing, Alex joined the field chips uneaten two hours later after being served quickly! Even a pitch invasion by some toddlers couldn't distract the Neston batsmen as the boys could only get one out. Neston climbed to 92 and won the match.
Bowling figs;
Luke 4o 19 runs
Joe D 4o 17 runs
Jonny C 4o 24 runs
Jake VS 1o 14 runs
James S 1.4o 16 runs
Next gane Port Sunlight.
12/6/2011
After a bright start ( not the weather) Irby had bowled Port for 4 - 65 when the game had to be abandoned due to rain, and more rain, and cold. Game rearranged for Thursday.
CUP v Caldy
On Wednesday eve the biggest game of the season so far was the knock out cup match v Caldy. Designated the back pitch, on a reasonable eve, Caldy won the toss and put themselves into bat. With a structured bowling order that demolished Park B, could the Irby boys do it again.
With their best batsman dropped on the fourth ball, the omens for the Vikings didn't look good, and two of Caldys' boys went on to score 35 rtd. A wicket for Jony C and Dan, but six dropped catches, two easy run outs missed meant the boys had a bad evening, giving 14 byes and 20+ overruns away. Caldy finished on a score of 107 after 25 overs!
Bowling figs;
Luke 4 O for 14
Joe D 3 O for 36
Pat 4 O for 24
Jony C 4 O for 24 1wkt
Ishy 3 O for 7
Dan 2 O for 5 1wkt
The Irby boys got of to a good start, chasing that total, and James knocked up 15, followed by 20 from Luke and 13 from Matt J.
Batting figs;
James 15
Jake 0
Dan 0
Luke 20
Ishy 5
Joe D 3
Alex 9
Matt J 13
Milo 0
A total of 72 wasn't enough, but the young team put in a good show.