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100% Record Goes - but Staff Still UnbeatenJim Nicholson Monday, June 25, 2001 16:56 GMTEUSCC's 100% record didn't quite make it to the midpoint of the season as an obdurate batting performance by Dunfermline 2 prevented the Staff from claiming the wickets they needed for their 7th consecutive win. The Staff batted first and Paul B with Nick, his new opening partner, built an excellent opening stand as they played sensibly and securely in putting on 82 together. Nick departed for 30-odd but Paul kept going, with Richard for company, before finally falling for 57. The run rate then increased over the next 20 or so overs as Richard, Neil and Stewart all hit their shots and scored 20's and 30's. In the last couple of overs Dave F and Paul D took the total over 200 with some big shots - especially Paul's two sixes. Dunfermline's target was 210 and they set about getting it with a solid resolve. Gideon made the first breakthrough but the runs kept accumulating as the Staff bowlers failed to find much help from a batsman's pitch. Chris and Stewart both chipped in with wickets when they were brought into the attack, followed by Hamish with two and a couple of run outs. Into the last 8 overs and Dunfermline needed less than 50 but soon they were down to their last two batsmen and their objective changed from scoring to not getting out. This they achieved, despite the pressure put on them by the Staff fielding, and so EUSCC's run of 6 straight wins was brought to an end with a winning draw. |
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