Category: match report
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Revenge is a dish best served in the cold
From the Secretary: Barford today recorded a nail biting, last over victory against a Badsey side who absolutely mullered us in tropical temperatures last year. Badsey won the toss and opted to bat; a decision which seemed justified as their openers got off to a flying start, scoring at around 10 an over for the…
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Tim’s Magnificent Jugs
From the Secretary (4-3-1-3): Following our indifferent form in the three pre-season warm up games, Barford recorded a splendid victory today in the first proper match of the season against Temple Grafton. Batting first against a youthful looking side (albeit only nine of them), Sandy couldn’t continue his early season form and was soon back…
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Record Breakers
In the absence of the promised competing match report from the Social Secretary, special correspondent Simon Hawkins reports: Barford faced Snitterfield last Sunday (24th August) missing our talismanic skipper Griffin, who was off having a baby or something (thanks for coming Ben). With just ten men (including three “mystery guests”) to face the combined might…
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Crashing back to earth…
From our correspondent The Lambinator: Barford, still riding the crest of the wave of their recent form, entered the last match before tour hoping to extend their winning streak. As the evening sun cast ever-lengthening shadows across the outfield, the formidable partnership of Paul Johnstone and Will Perry strode purposefully to the middle. PJ was…
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Winning habits
From our correspondent Simon International: On Sunday we travelled to the beautiful little ground of Alvechurch. It was a new addition to our fixture list and one I hope we can retain for next year as our hosts made us feel very welcome, prepared an excellent wicket, provided us with a superb tea and played…
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Triumphant return to Leek Wootton
From our correspondent Simon International: After all the rain we have had over the last few days it was no surprise that the wicket at Leek Wootton didn’t look a million dollars and the majority decision amongst the team was to field first. However skipper Griffin lost the toss ( again ) and we were…
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Win after win after win…
From our correspondent Simon H: It’s not often that I find the need to report on 2 tremendous wins in a row, but the Barford Hare is truly on a roll at the moment and tonight he notched up another victory, against coach Paul Smith’s Wardens Classics. It must be said that things didn’t start…
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Hare’s on the up…
From our man in the field (well on the edge of it): “Ashorne 129 for 9, Barford 130 for 8 A simply gorgeous summer’s day at Ashorne ended in a tight victory for The Hares by two wickets, with two Barfordians – Sandy and Simon Morgan (who managed to get lost on the 3 mile…
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Barford v Christchurch – 2nd September 2012
Barford found themselves back at Kenilworth Wardens for a second week against Christchurch (who still haven’t managed to play a game at their home ground this year!). The pitch was the same as the previous week but would hopefully play a bit better after a week’s more or less dry weather – so on winning…
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Barford v Martins -19th August 2012
The best day of the year so far bought the Barford team together with the daunting task of trying to beat a Martins side for the first time in the clubs history. This was going to prove even harder after the skipper came second in the toss and not surprisingly we found ourselves in the…