Played at Spring Hill, Hackney

Played under a chilly grey sky on the artificial strip by the rugby pitch. Debut for Stephen Richter (21 runs, second highest scorer), first appearance by Rob Watts since birth of daughter.

Fallopians batted first, lost wickets quickly and only avoided total embarrassment thanks to a thoughtful 42 from Simon Hemelryck. Under the circumstances surviving 32.1 of our allotted 35 overs was an achievement.

Chats' bowling was unforgiving, with even the gentle stuff from Alicia and Stuart bamboozling most of our innings.

Our bowling was sparky but never enough to hold back Gary Horsman and his troopsters, who polished off our modest total of 107 inside 14 overs.

You can see more images from the game here, including Peter Frisby in a fetching improvised red poncho. The tea was, of course, its usual high standard, and sorrows were drowned in the traditional fashion ouside the Anchor, along the canal.

-- Tim Castle

Debutant: Stephen Richter makes it look easy on his first Fallopian outing      Picture: Tim Castle