A brilliant sunny day ended in victory. There was a late start to this timed game.
The seamers started well and Highgate struggled to creep above three an over for the first 25 overs. The returning Long bowled a fast accurate spell first up. Gleadow was a little unlucky with three drops off his bowling. Webbo was back to his bowling best finding lots of inswing to get three wickets. Smith fumed at inaccurate scoring after a tight spell. Skip Bastin took four catches including a couple of skyers. Roberts bowled a steady spell that was rewarded in the end with two wickets. Moses recovered from a rusty first over to claim three and Vincent got his first wicket for the club.
A fantastic tea of Special Fried Rice was enjoyed by most of the team. Honourable mentions to Hollman and Tempany for avoiding the temptation of fourth helpings.
The Pacific chase started slowly and at 28/3 the game seemed to have turned. Bastin and Webley rebuilt the innings steadily and kept the asking rate below six an over. After Bastin fell, having skyed one, Long provided sensible support for Webley and seemed to have done the hard work. Then Webley sought to finish the game too quickly and fell to a big swipe at the leggie which was in complete contrast to the style and patience with which he had batted. Long perished next ball to one that leapt on him. Smith hit a couple of boundaries before sacrifice bunting Croft to retain the strike (two very divergent views on that run out). Moses took a few balls before guiding the ball to third man for the winning runs with three balls to spare.
Other matches: Jay stars with the bat but without enough support, Mon 07 May 2018, Highgate CC, Lost by 136 runs Weather saves Pacific as Mayday calls for rain, Mon 01 May 2017, Highgate CC, Drawn Collis king in fourth successive victory, Sat 28 May 2016, Wray Crescent, Won 148 runs Raining on our parade, Mon 02 May 2016, Highgate CC, Drawn The highest Irish landmark, Mon 04 May 2015, Highgate CC, Lost 5 wickets Webley leads the victory chase, Mon 05 May 2014, Highgate CC, Won 7 wickets Holly's century puts Highgate out of reach, Mon 06 May 2013, Highgate CC, Drawn I regret to inform you..., Mon 07 May 2012, Highgate CC, Cancelled Richards leads run fest, Mon 25 Apr 2011, Highgate CC, Won 5 wickets By Mutual Agreement, Sun 27 Apr 2008, Highgate CC, Cancelled Highgate Social 1 Highgate Club 0. We Miss Out Again, Sun 09 Jul 2006, Highgate CC, Cancelled A Win To Avoid the Wooden Spoon, Sun 04 Dec 2005, Middx Ckt Academy, Won 25 Runs Favourites Confirm Status, Thu 09 Jun 2005, Victoria Park Pitch 1, Lost 2 wickets Sun 21 Nov 2004, Middx Ckt Academy, Lost 9 runs Xmas dinner at the Alexanders, Thu 28 Aug 2003, Highgate CC, Abandoned As a draw
