BULLS WINNING WEEKEND- T20, LEAGUE & NATIONAL
15th May 2024
18th Aug 2019
An away fixture at Humshaugh, the 2018 League and Cup winners, is never an easy one. Even more so when the 1864s took a much changed side after a staggering number of "not available" comments were posted on WhatsApp.
Humshaugh were asked to bat first on a cool and breezy day. The outfield was damp after the heavy rain on Friday. 4 for 2 after 6 overs was a good start. A partnership of 43 for the 3rd wicket steadied things before the Humshaugh captain was bowled by a beauty from Obaid Tauqir. The batsman said it turned more than a Shane Warne delivery!! Humshaugh lost wickets regularly and were all out for 128. 3 wickets each for Obaid Tauqir and Mohamed Tauqir. 2 for David Cragg. 1 for Owen Hollins and a first West Tyne wicket for Harry Bowers.
The 1864s reply needed a good start. It did not happen!! 5 for 1 in over 2 became 49 for 7 by over 18. Mohamed Tauqir and Harry Bowers put on 20 for the 8th wicket . Still a long way to with only 2 wickets left - one of them being Omar Tauqir at the tender age of 11. The other being David Cragg who is a bit more than 11. The score was 77 for 9 when David Cragg joined Mohamed Tauqir in the middle. In an eventful 7 overs 38 runs were added before Mohamed was out for an excellent 48.
Defeat in the end by 13 runs but a brave effort from a makeshift side. More runs needed!! Next week at Matfen against Wylam who are struggling to avoid relegation. But availability is not looking good.