A fine win for Nomads against a decent side was overshadowed by a nasty injury to star opening batsman Mark Bradshaw, who sustained a crack in the jaw and will be out for the season. Very best wishes, Mark.
Just brief details as I had to leave early and haven't got the scorebook back yet.
Skipper Todorow did brilliantly to raise a 12-man squad and even more brilliantly to win the toss and bat in 85 degree heat.
Mahesh V and Mark B started well against an awkward new ball attack before losing Mark retired hurt at about 40. First wicket down was in the 70s, Mahesh had played really nicely, with a couple of moments of fortune, for 35, but was bowled behind his legs 3 balls before drinks.
Newcomer Bilal played a couple of firm, promising shots and made 19. Prasanth batted very well and produced the shot of the day - a six into the trees but was a little unlucky to be out for 35 (bowled, but it might have been a high No Ball - a Television Replay job.)
Star batsman without question was Hassan, after a hesitant start he just got better and better and was 103 Not Out at the close. He accelerated so rapidly in the last 3rd of his innings that no-one realised he was even close to a ton. Score at tea was 221 for 6 against a reasonable bowling attack with a couple of useful young spinners and a well-marshalled field.
Todorow produced a corker to strike in his 1st over and put the pressure on Streatham but the home side recovered steadily. I had to leave after 15 overs when they were around 45 for 1 with opener Newton looking unshiftable and skipper Mark Bartolo starting to open up ominously. Bartolo did go on to make 50 but that was the highpoint for Streatham who were dismissed for around 115. Wickets were shared out with Andrew West claiming his first scalp of the season. Bowling star was another debutant, Umar, who took 5 for 16 from 7 overs of rapid off-cutters with Bravest Keeper in Cricket John Crossland standing up.
Nomads won with something to spare. Man of the Match was Hassan. Fielder of the Day (according to Todorow) - "No-one in particular."
Finally, a brilliant tea. A possible challenger to Caribbean Mix for tea of the season.
Clapham Nomads 221 for 6 from 40 overs
M. Bradshaw, retired hurt 10
M. Vyas, 35
Bilal, 19
H. Khan, not out 103
P. Pattiyil, 35
Umar, 0
C. Kee, 1
C. Kennedy, 0
E. Todorow, not out 2
Did not bat; J. Crossland, A. West
F.O.W. - 59, 80, 167, 173, 198, 217
Streatham & Marlborough 114 from 39 overs
H. Khan 8-2-25-1
E. Todorow 8-1-23-1
A. West 8-1-21-1
Bilal 8-0-23-2
Umar 7-0-16-5
Clapham Nomads won by 107 runs
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