Match Report Winning the toss and electing to bat, Four Oak Saints found the runs slow to come in this 45 over friendly, having only scored 5 runs in the first 5 over's but not having lost any wickets. A steady stream of wickets began to fall with only the captain Roger Shropshall (17 no) batting at number 4 able to resist Kempsey’s bowling and finally were all out for 67 in the 32nd over. Rob Moore (11) thje only other member to get to double figures. Kempsey’s bowlers Rob Smith 6 over's, 3 maidens, 5 runs for 3 wickets with 3 wide's in this total; Will Smith 1 for 10, Derek Obrey 1 for 3 off 3 over's, Mat Bridgewater 1 for 17 off 4 over's and Eric Hall 4 for 20 off 9.4 over's.
In reply Kempsey’s openers David Robinson (31) and Mark Williams (23) were able to secure a win without loss in 13 over's.
Kempsey Winning by 10 wickets.
Man of the match was Rob Smith for taking 3 wickets for 5 runs off 6 over's
Presented with his winning wine from the two captains at The Crown Inn, Kempsey
In the second game of 12 by 8 ball over's, Kempsey made a quick start and eventually made 90 for 3 from their 12 over's. Dan Smith-Keitley (25 retired) and Gerald Chance (23 No), Will Smith (11), and Derek Obrey (11 No) the best of Kempsey and Mitchel Minhas, Mal Isaccson and Rob Moore all taking a wicket.
In reply Four Oak Saints kept battling but Dan Roe who opened eventually ran out of partners, finishing on 47 not out out of 73 for 8 wickets at the end of their 12 over's.
. Nobody else able to get to double figures. Kempsey’s best bowlers were Zain Sharif
Left to Right:- Back Row Sam Knight. Gary Simpson, Darn Roe, Jaz
Front:- Roger (Skip) Shropshall, Adam Chicken Moore (see photo right), Mel Isaccson, Jack Moore, Rob Moore, Mitchell Minhas
