Tuesday 13th May v Moseley

Tuesday 13th brought Moseley to the Graveyard for the start of the 2020 season, as usual they had a mixed side of a couple of senior players and the rest youngsters. Again I lost the toss but again we were asked to field first, which once again we did with great ability, with the girls soon adapting to having less players in the field and having to do much more chasing, the bowling was again a little inconsistent, however, the shorter spells seemed to benefit. Again the score was helped along with the extras we all gave away, Moseley got off to a good start and the openers got themselves in punishing the bad balls. Until there was some great sharp fielding that dismissed both the openers through run outs. Cue Ashfield girls going mental. Sara then came on for her second spell and reaped the benefits of straight bowling, with Moseley also looking to up their run rate, Sara bowled straight and took 4 wickets cue Ashfield girls going mental x 4, an excellent effort after also being given the responsibility of bowling the last over. Our batting was again our downfall, however, it again provided us with more experience of match situations. There was a vast improvement from Sunday’s game and if we can keep up the effort everyone continues to put in and attends training regularly we can look forward to our next games with confidence.

Moseley’s nominated Man of the Match Award Goes to Sara 4-17 & good batting

Ashfield’s Man of the Match Award also goes to Sara

And to Zoe Smith from Moseley who as an under 11 making her first XI debut bowled v.well 2-4

Our next 2020 fixture is at home again against Five Ways OE Tuesday 27th May 6pm all support is appreciated.

Leicester (A) Sun 11th May

After a long wait to get the 2008 season underway Moseley Ashfield Ladies travelled to Leicester on Sunday 11th May, this was to be a new experience for all but one of the squad, with 9/10 players making their debut in cricket. After loosing the toss but being asked to field we started positively with the fielding being very tight, the bowling was slightly inconsistent but bearing in mind players had only bowled a few in the nets was an achievement. On came Laura Mason (ballerina) who bowled one wide decided to appologise and then next ball bowl the opening bat and go absolutely crazy! The subsequent bowling and fielding was a great positive to take from the game. Although there were far too many extras with bolstered Leicester's score with practice and match experience I am positive these will be reduced. After tea we prepared to bat, which after the succes in the field came as a disappointment to many of the players, however, both I and Chris saw potential and again with more practice and experience of facing bowling out of a net situation will improve significantly. Overall, against a experinced and established Leicester team the girls can be proud of their first game. We now need to work hard at training and get as much match practice as possible and no doubt we will improve upon that performance at the next game. Well done girls a positive satart with a great deal learn't.

Next Midlands League fixture is away at Walmely Sunday 25th May

New era for womens cricket @ MACC

Welcome to a new era for womens cricket at MACC, a successful winter recruitment campaign has resulted in a promising new squad for 2008 and beyond. With our first two games Sun 27th Apr V Lullington and Sun 4th May V Derby being cancelled we look with excitement to our next (first!) game Sun 11th V Leicester, and the start of our 2020 campaign Tues 13th V Moseley HOME. We always welcome any new players regardless of ability, and are always looking for supporters and sponsors.


Keep up to date with results, fixtures and table position on www.wml.play-cricket.com easy to navigate, we are in OSWML North.

Article on Birmingham Mail Website

Please follow the links to the Birmingham Mail Website where details of recruitment have been published.

http://www.birminghammail.net/news/your-news/

http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/cricket/club-cricket/

Players Wanted

Moseley Ashfield Ladies are currently recruiting for the 2008 season, if you are interested please contact michelle_cole55@hotmail.com

Winter nets take place on Tuesdays at Swanshurst Girls' School 7 - 8pm.

Statistics for 2007 Season

Midlands League

Played 6
Won 3
Lost 3
Opposition Conceded 2
Cancelled 3
Abandoned 1

Best batting avg (Min 3 inns) 36.25 Kate Barton
Highest score 203* Sarah Aley
Leading run scorer 290 Kate Barton

Best bowling avg (Min 25 ov) 6.47 Michelle Cole
Best performance 3-6 Michelle Cole
Leading wicket taker 17 Michelle Cole

2007 Season Review

The 2007 season for Moseley Ashfield Ladies was a little disappointing, in terms of league position, finishing 3rd, however, if the squad numbers are taken into account it was fairly successful. With many games being played with less than 11 players, or with two or three complete newcomers to the game this included Bridget Anson turning out in whites for her debut against Anston, the league position was something to be encouraged by. The team was uplifted by the arrival of Sarah Aley the Warwickshire overseas player, as an Australian international she was undoubtedly talented and a leap above any of us, the desire to win she brought to the side, resulted in the rest of the team increasing their performance, many games she dominated the opposition but the game that stands out the most must be the game where she scored 203* against Old Grammarians. A mention also must go to Leanne Haines who as the youngest member of the squad has made a significant improvement in both effort and performance, she was also selected to captain the boys under 13 in a game which she did with great ease and easily outshone them all. The game that stood out from the season was indicative of the 2007 summer, rain. With the square sodden and not having played for a couple of weeks we were keen to keep our promotion hopes alive and play against Derby who were also in high contention for the league title, cue bed sheets, Chris Bourne and a number of our team walking up an down the wicket, with a delayed start we played this game but narrowly lost. We finished the season in a respectable third place.

The 2020 league was a successful campaign, not only on the field whereby we finished second by only 0. 31 points!! but off the field much due to the huge support shown by the Anson family making curry for the team and opposition but also travelling to away games to show support. The title decider as ever came down to the last game against Walmley, they were ultimately far too strong for us and generally a poor performance gifted them the title.

Again thanks must go to Chris for his invaluable contribution throughout the season, coaching and advising, similarly for himself and Tommo for the work put in to get games played in a very difficult season. Overall the season was generally a success, however, there is still promotion and league titles to win, with a few players leaving, the squad numbers will need to increase so the same few players are not being relied upon game after game to perform as the stats suggest.

2008 sees a new beginning for Moseley Ashfield Ladies, with one remaining member we hope to encourage more ladies to participate and to enjoy the game, by competing in the Northern section of the Midlands 2nd division.