A report by John Crossland
Mark Bradshaw, on his return from injury, opened the Nomads batting with Ben Fewson. The latter was immediately into his stride, scoring freely off the slow bowling of Warnaby whose first 2 overs went for 27. It was unusual to see Warnaby as an opening bowler. The other opening bowler, Owen, kept things reasonably tight and he also dismissed Fewson for a rapid 28 with the total on 35.
McConnell now joined Bradshaw and these two started to build a big partnership. Never looking in any trouble, they reached 50 at about the same time and were not parted until they had added 158 runs which is a record for the Nomads 2nd wicket. Bradshaw made a chanceless 70 and McConnell made 73 with eleven 4s and a 6. Ajmal then hammered a few quick runs and, shortly afterwards, skipper Todorow declared with the score on 233 for 5. This was a time game, not limited overs.
In reply, Touring Theatres had some early escapes due to dropped catches with Todorow having two easy chances spilled off his bowling. However when Gideon Reeve and Gopi came into the attack the wickets started to tumble. Reeve, bowling off his new, shorter run-up, was more accurate than he has been on previous occasions, albeit a bit slower, and he took 3 for 18. Gopi, a clever bowler, weaved his magic again and finished with 5 for 16, his second 5-wicket haul of the season. These two bowled so well that Andrew West, who was itching for a bowl, was almost not needed; but he was brought on at the end and took the final wicket with the total on 96. There were still about 11 overs left so this was a very convincing win for the Nomads.
It was great news to hear that England had won the Ashes. Everybody seemed happy, even the one who had bet on an Aussie win. JC
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