Tuesday, May 06, 2003

WILLOW ON LEATHER

Ah, English summers. Well, we seem to be having summer in spring. So, why not trot along to the Oval for some cricket?

the famous gasometer is still there, as is archbishop tennison's school. but, the cricketers pub has closed and some of the flats on the east side are boarded up

Despite a spirited fightback by Warwickshire, including a century by Nick Knight, Surrey triumphed by 25 runs. Fifties by ex-England players Ramprakash and Thorpe helped Surrey knock out 281-8 in their 45 overs. A hostile opening spell by Martin Bicknell (2 for 30) and 4-45 from Alex Tudor (who then limped off in true English fast bowler style) pegged back the visitors. The tailend made it a bit closer, but were always up against a high run rate. Warwickshire finished 265 all out.

Over 500 runs in a day. A fabulous feast of a picnic for me and my wife. Sun. Excellent stuff! Only complaint - the pisspore beer.

warwks Brown hoes into the bowling the splendid pavillion and not so splendid sponsor name - the amp oval

:: Posted by pete @ 12:51