1st XI: Finchley v Southgate

3rd May | Preseason friendly Finchley won the toss and elected to bat

Unfortunately new captain Dangerfield is as bad at winning tosses as previous captain Jup, with the net result being that Southgate fielded first. Despite an early breakthrough from Ben Elders and some promising spells from young spinners Kazi and Nevin, Finchley put together a good partnership in the middle overs, and aided by a couple of dropped catches posted a competitive total of 247 from their 45 overs.

Southgate made a quick start to the chase, and despite good cameos and Ben Elders reaching his first ever batting drinks break, regular wickets meant that we never quite got going, with only Sacha (40*) posting a score of note as Southgate were bowled out for 140.

Despite the loss, Southgate’s young team put up a spirited performance, and the team now looks forward to their first league fixture against Brondesbury at the Walker Ground on Saturday.

Charlie Spink