Day 3 - The tour starts with a victory

In the first fixture of our 7 match programme, we registered a pleasing five wicket win.

After a long journey amidst some fascinating scenery and interesting driving protocol, we arrived at Progress Park to play our first fixture v St Andrew's Anglican Secondary School. Although the start was delayed following some heavy overnight rain which saturated the ground, the boys were met with intense heat and humidity as play commenced.

Having lost the toss and being put in the field, we coped remarkably well and produced a pleasing bowling and fielding performance. A rather inocuous looking run-out by Adam Whalley was followed by a quick wicket from Adam Galley which then set the foundation for a series of wickets to fall at regular intervals. Whilst Adam Galley persisted at one end, Fraser Burnie worked equally hard and returned figures of 2 for 13 off 5 overs. The spin options then took over at one end, and the variety of Harrison Moulding (1 for 11) and Adam Whalley (2 for 16) allowed the fall of wickets to continue. George Brookes at the other end bowled tirelessly for his figures of 2 for 12 off his 6 overs, polishing off the St Andrew's innings off for 72.

After an interesting lunch of chicken (?) and various vegetables we set about the chase. Marcus Mollinga and Nathan White opened, and provided a solid foundation reaching 40 without loss. Despite a flurry of wickets, perhaps due to incoming batsmen being a little complacent, we passed the total, 5 wickets down but with Marcus unbeaten with 36.

A pleasing win, albeit against a weaker opposition than anticipated. We now look forward to a day off snorkelling and then off to Carriacou for the next stage of the tour.

Mr Whalley