ECC 2nd XI vs Petworth Park CC, 2nd XI

Eastergate CC 2nd XI Innings

Eastergate posted an impressive total, finishing on 215 all out from their allotted overs.

• J Bateman was the standout performer, anchoring the innings with a composed 61 (60 balls), striking 9 boundaries.

• He was well-supported by C Bradshaw, who blasted a quickfire 54 (41 balls)*, including 9 fours and 2 sixes, finishing unbeaten and providing vital late-innings acceleration.

• Contributions also came from E Geraets (25 off 23) and openers R Reed (23) and S Grant (24), setting a strong platform.

Despite a flurry of wickets in the middle order, Eastergate maintained momentum and posted a defendable score.

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Petworth Park CC 2nd XI Innings

In response, Petworth Park managed 188, falling 27 runs short.

• S Keville tried to anchor the innings with a patient 40 (60), but lacked the required support at the other end.

• Cameos from S O’Rourke (19 off 15) and A Keville (22 off 30) added some spark, but consistent breakthroughs by Eastergate’s bowlers kept Petworth under pressure.

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Eastergate’s Bowling Highlights

Eastergate bowlers shared the wickets evenly:

• T Booker was outstanding, picking up 5 wickets, including crucial middle-order scalps.

• F Geraets impressed with control, claiming 2 wickets, including the dangerous S O’Rourke.

• L Wladon, J Bateman, and S Grant also chipped in with a wicket each to maintain pressure throughout.

Their bowling attack was well-coordinated, and the fielding unit supported them with some sharp catches.