Played at Hampsted Heath Extension

Debuts for Jonathan Tibbs and Oliver Cheshire. And for teenager Jerry Kramer, recruited from the nets.

Good knocks from Tibbs (14) Peter Frisby (16) and Peter Henry (39).

Unlucky successive first ball dismissals for captain AK Southey and Chris Sweet, both bowled by deliveries that didn't bounce on the unpredictable surface and sped onto the stumps.

Foolish decision to walk by Tim Castle after being caught off a bump ball.

Another not out for John Shaw (9).

Terrific catch of high ball by Sweet.

But a disappointing performance after we failed to complete our overs, dismissed for 109, and then unable to extract more than four of their batsmen on their way to overtake our total.

Good weather, good spirits, better luck next year?

-- Tim Castle

Eye contact: Peter Henry monitors the ball                      Picture: Tim Castle