WINDSOR JUST FALL SHORT AGAINST LOCALS RIVALS...

Windsor skipper Wes Nichols get his first 100 for the season

as they just fall short against Datchet

DATCHET 9/267 (52 Overs)

drew with

WINDSOR 9/246 (48 Overs)
Wes Nichols 100*

In a lively match where over 500 runs where scored in 100 overs of cricket, Windsor just fell short in there run chase by 20 odd runs on Saturday.

Having won the toss, the skipper sent Datchet in when Kemp and Hartridge reaffirmed their new ball status. Nichols having his first roll off the long run of the season ably supported Mohindru (3/41) as Windsor kept Datchet to a par total on that pitch.

The run chase got off to a dreadful start with a wicket lost in the first over, and it wasn't until Malik and Nichols (100*) joined at the crease in the 17th over, any resistance was shown. Sadly though Windsor struggled to find anyone to bat with the skipper for any length of time as Malik (26), San Jose (22), Hartridge and Kemp fell when partnerships where required to be any chance of chasing down the score in the last half of the innings.

Windsor probably needed to be more enthusiastic in the field as Datchet piled on run on a supreme batting surface.

Next week sees 1st team regulars Malloch and Harris available. Windsor plays host to Boyne Hill where the mistakes with the bat of the previous 2 weeks hope to be remedied.

WINDSOR KICK OFF 2009 V EGHAM

Mohindru and Birch have got their 2009 seasons

off to reasonable starts with runs and wickets

EGHAM 8/164 53 overs

drew with

WINDSOR 8/151 47 overs

In Windsors first trial of the season they played reasonable cricket to just fall short against the 2008 Middlesex 3rd Division Champions Egham at Egham on Saturday.

Skipper, Wes Nichols won the toss and exlected to bowl on a sluggish wicket where opening bowlers Kemp (0/23) and Condon (1/23) did well in their first hit out. Great support was provided by Hartridge (1/20) who managed to get a few to kick on the dour deck and Malloch (2/16), who in his first bowl looked great.

Windsor spin attack minus Ben Harris, who is due back this week did well on the slow surfice as Lines (2/16), Nichols (2/16) and Mohindru (0/23) all contained opposition batsmen well while chipping on for a few wickets no break any real partnerships.

The fielding was exceptional, save for a few glitches that are to be expected this early into the season and the skipper was elated with the effort put in by all.

Chasing the 164 was expected to be easy and Windsor got off to a great start until after a Birch (20) off drive, the brand new ball was gobbled up by a dog! this brought on the older ball as a replacement, and Windsor really struggled with the slower pace. There where a few partnerships though as Malik (20), Nichols (26), San Jose (22) and Riches (16*) all got starts but struggled to take advatage on the difficult surface and thus just falling short of the total.

It was a pleasing first hit out for the side that looks better than 2008 already. With the side missing players like Millman, Bird, Chorley, Huggins, Harris and Gregory the younger lads proved that their losses will not be felt in the short term as Windsor looks to began a new era and challenge for the TVL Div 2 title...