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
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