We’ll start at HQ where our First XI

Bridgewater won the toss and elected to field. Despite losing the inform Jordan Smith early on, we score well throughout as Connor Brown continued to impress with another half-century at the top of the order – this time a measured 53 off 90 balls. With Oskar (45), new boy George Scott (33), and Tim Wyatt (25no) all contributing, a score of 214/6 felt like a very defendable total.

Bridgewater got off to a racing start in their reply though with openers Hallaran and Smeed scoring at well over a run a ball. It wasn’t until spinners Ashley Allen and Matt Thomas joined the attack did we wrestle some control back with both bowlers partnering well. Amongst that spell, a moment of brilliance from Jordan Smith with a catch over the boundary flicked up and taken for the second time inside the rope which seemed to signal real energy and intent by Lansdown.

Alas from there it was a case of a missed opportunities and energy levels seemingly dropping as Tom Lace in particular wrestled control for the batting side – wearing down the attack with an impressive 76 off 106 balls. Bridgwater ticked off 215 in 41 overs to solidify their early-season place at the top of Premier 1.

It’s been a couple of weeks of ‘so near but yet so far’ for Oskar’s boys against the in-form sides in the league. Much to be positive about but much still to learn for this young and exciting side. We still remain in good shape in 6th place.