The Hares 3rd XI hosted strong opposition in OMT 2nd XI at the Dairy Farm this weekend with the away team only seeing one defeat all season with strong hopes to see out the final game of the calendar with a win.
22 year-old Brett Moore returned to skipper the 3’s and after a rousing speech, won the toss and chose bat first one last time this season. Syed Bukhari got of to a flying start hitting two boundaries in the first over before falling at the hands of experienced bowler Paul Katz. The Hares however batted very deep with Harsharn knocking 29 from very few deliveries - standard - Mo (23) and an impressive 11* from youngster Tejas Hirani batting at 11, but the real star of the show yet again was former 2nd team skipper Adam Seymour. His magnetic 57 steadied the innings giving Harefield something to attack in the field as the 3’s finished on 164 all out. It’s no secret that fielding has been an issue for the Hares this season but optimism was high as they took to the field. Moore chose to open the bowling with the 3’s rising star Tejas and in form spinner Razwan Hanif, the plan working to great effect. The two prevented OMT’s 2nd XI from building any momentum. A change in bowling was key as Adam Seymour and Prab Ramalingham came into the attack. The pair took the wickets of the first four batsmen keeping it very tight in the process giving Harefield a great chance to snatch a win. Simon Boardley had other ideas for the away side however as he put on a defiant display getting OMT’s to within 6 runs of winning the game going into the final two overs with one wicket to spare following and impressive 3 for from Harsharn and 2 each for Adam and Prab. Skipper Moore took it upon himself to bring the game home. The Hares needed to take one wicket to bring home their second win of the season. Having frustrated Boardley in his previous overs Moore kept his composure with two dot balls to start the over. Then the pressure got to the batsman as he looked to finish the game in style. His swipe at the ball was miss timed and it went high into the air as Howard ran to get underneath it. Hearts in mouths...taken! Lippiatt held well and Harefield clutched victory. Brilliant game for the neutral but not for the nerves of the skipper. The 3’s finish the campaign with two wins from two and things are starting to look very promising for the future! All in all it’s a lesson to all that catches really do win matches...but so does Adam Seymour! Up the Hares! Harefield 164 all out (38.2 overs) OMT 158 all out (39.3 overs) Harefield won by 6 runs. Match Report written by Brett Moore. Scorecard link: https: www.tvlcricket.com/scorecard.php?Match_ID=9128
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