Nomads took on old friends Surbiton Imperials at Raynes Park last Sunday. Inserted in sweltering heat by Clapham skipper Emil Todorow, Surbiton showed their gratitude by making a fairly circumspect start. The scoring rate was only around 3.5 but the batting was fairly remorseless and the first wicket didn't fell until about 50 was on the board. Surbiton's captain, the usually explosive Jonny, played a careful hand and ensured there were no collapses. Imperials are only playing about once a month now but still have some familiar faces and fine players. Our fielding, especially catching, was not the best but once we had finally removed Jonny for 45 we managed to reduce the Away side to about 105 for 6 but a later flurry took them over the 150, losing their last man in the final over.
Nomads were missing Hasan, Riaz and KK but probably fancied the target on a pitch which had some low bounce but was also surrounded by a lightning-paced, parched outfield. Darwin and Mahesh made a good start before Mahesh and Javed fell in quick succession but Bilal showed some promising play before being bowled to make it 74 for 3 with Nomads well ahead of the rate.
I had to leave at this point but I saw on Imperials' Twitter feed that we collapsed to around 125 all out off only about 20 overs.
Full scores etc when I get the book back.
Nomads' team - Mahesh, Darwin, Javed, Bilal, Zia, Abbas, Sami, Hussein, Emil (capt), John (wkt), Nick (could not bat as had to leave for work.)
Nomads lost by around 30 runs.
Man of the Match - Darwin
Darwin made a fine 50 but there was controversy in his dismissal. Umpire Todorow turned down a massive and extended appeal for caught - and Darwin said that he thought it was a bump ball. However, Imperials were pretty insistent and, sportingly and with a wish to keep the peace, Darwin walked. This could have been quite significant given the losing margin.
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