FALMOUTH win through to Regional Indoor Cricket Finals

on Sunday 22nd February 2004

Falmouth CC has progressed to the Regional Finals of the ECB Indoor six-a-side cricket competition following a convincing 5 wickets victory over Torquay CC. Batting first, at the Derriford Sports Centre, Plymouth, the Devon side found runs difficult to score against some tight, accurate Falmouth bowling and well supported fielding. Two run outs and the loss of a further wicket in Larry Martin's second over did not help their cause and despite a few lofty hits by their last batsman, Torquay were dismissed for a mere 66.

Larry Martin and Mark Burley confidently set about their task, running well between the wickets and putting on over fifty for the first wicket before both retired on reaching their mandatory 25 runs. With the scores level, young Anthony Angove was caught, but a bye of the next ball gave Falmouth a somewhat easy victory.

The Group 3 Regional Finals will take place on Sunday 29th February at Writhlington School Near Bath Start for Cornwall (Falmouth) 11.45am . Our best wishes go with Falmouth and should their success continue, the National Finals will be held at the M.C.C. Indoor School, Lord's Cricket Ground on Sunday, 14th March 2004 commencing at 12.00noon.

Scores: Torquay 66 (B Hood 19; J Yau 14)

Falmouth 67 - 1 (M Burley 25no; L Martin 25no)

Falmouth won by 5 wickets

Torquay win Devon Final

Falmouth win County Indoor 6-a-side Cricket Final

on Sunday 15th February 2004

Back: Sean Hooper (Coach); Dave Neville; Larry Martin (Capt.); Mark Burley; Adrian Noott;

Front: Greg Stephens; Anthony Angove

Falmouth defeated Grampound Road by 2 wickets at Fowey Leisure Centre to become Cornwall Indoor 6-a-side cricket champions and represent the county at the next stage of this national competition.

The early dismissal of Chris Hunkin, in the first over of the match, was a big blow for the East Cornwall side. However, Adam Brenton and Martin Pearce proceeded to bat steadily, putting on 55 before having to retire. Grampound Road were unable to build on this foundation nor accelerate the scoring sufficiently in the latter stages of the innings. Young Anthony Angove with 4 for 19 finished off the opposition with a last over hat-trick, including two stumpings by Mark Burley.

Although, also losing an early wicket, the Falmouth batsmen maintained a necessary scoring rate through confident running between the wickets. Skipper Larry Martin with an undefeated 32 and Anthony Angove (22no) saw their team home with 8 balls to spare and a trip to Derriford Sports Centre, Plymouth, next Sunday (22nd Feb), to play the Devon winners.

County Final Scores:

Grampound Road 94 (M Pearce 28; A Brenton 27; A Angove 4-19)

Falmouth 95 - 4 (L Martin 32no; A Angove 22no)

Falmouth won by 2 wickets