1st XI v Hellingly 1st XI:
Hailsham’s 1st XI welcomed The Hellingly 1st XI on a day where we the bad weather that had been forecast avoided the Hailsham Rec. After losing the toss Hailsham went out to bat. The opening pair set a strong foundation of 116 before the first wicket fell, Rob Wilkinson scoring 21 and Ollie McDonald scoring a boundary laden 73 in the process. After Matt Dawber (5) fell, Simon Dunning (89) put on an explosive display that bolstered the Hailsham innings. In the meanwhile, Tom Carpenter added 9 with Stan Garbett and Andrew Anthony getting a duck each. A dogged stint from Tom McDonald (10) and a vintage start from James Bellett (19) was enough to take Hailsham over the 250 run mark. A flash cameo from Liam Fenwick (16*) with help from Shankar Bala (4*) took Hailsham to a total of 288/9.
When it came for Hailsham’s turn with the ball the opening bowlers were unlucky not to get a wicket. T. McDonald (0-17), Anthony (0-8) and Bellett (0-32) endeavoured to no avail. It wasn’t until the 12th over that the first wicket fell courtesy of Shanker Bala, who put on an imperious performance claiming EIGHT of the 9 available wickets posting the unbelievable figures of 8-15. Dunning (1-10) claimed the final scalp sealing a definitive win for Hailsham.
The IQ Builders Merchant Man of the Match goes Shankar Bala for an outstanding performance of 8-15 from 8 overs, which are the third best in the clubs history.
2nd XI v Lewes St Michaels 1st XI:
Hailsham travelled to Lewes this week, won the toss and fielded first. Restricting Lewes St Michaels to 159/8 from their 40 overs. With wickets for W Headland (3-22), M Anthony (2-38), M Tutt (1-21) and J Fingerneissl (2-15).
Hailsham then chased the total of 160 down with relative ease, with 9.4 overs to go. J Fingerneissl (42) and D Bennett-Tomlin (45) top scoring.
Roots Grounds Maintenance Man of the Match goes to Dave Bennett-Tomlin.
3rd XI v Polegate 2nd XI:
Hailsham hosted Polegate down at Roebuck Park this week. Hailsham won the toss and chose to field first. Restricting Polegate to 115-10 off 34.3 overs. With wickets for S Abraham (5-39), O Pathan (1-31), E Brook (2-18), T Mills (1-11) and W Downs (1-0).
A very simple chase in the end for a 3rd XI side that has really struggled with the bat this season. Finishing the innings on 117/3 from 28.3 overs. T Mullins (52*) and C Mooiman (23) top scoring.
The Daniel Grant Finance and Planning Group Man of the Match goes to Shibin Abraham.
4th XI v Crowborough 2nd XI:
Hailsham travelled to Crowborough this week, winning the toss and choosing to field. Another low scorer with Crowborough reaching 147-9 off their 40 overs. Wickets for B Aldridge (3-9), A Renals (1-22), S Andrews (1-10), S Rawoo (1-35) and K Pavitt (1-20).
Hailsham chasing their total down quickly, with A Swansborough (56) and B Williams (25) top scoring.
The C Brook Fencing Man of the Match goes to Andrew Swansborough.
