The house cricket competition this year finished in the most dramatic way possible.Howard and Bulstrode were playing for 3rd / 4th place. Howard were comfortable winners.
However, the battle for 1st place between Mills and Hitcham went right down to the last ball of the match.
Mills batted first and scored the biggest score of the season (294 and only one wicket lost in their 12 overs). Hitcham batted well throughout and gradually knocked off the runs with sensible batting and good running between the wickets.
20 runs were needed off the last 3 overs and just 6 from the final over. Gus Whiteley managed a boundary off the 4th ball. The scores were level with the last ball to be played. Gus hit it hard but straight back to the bowler. Both batsmen sprinted hard and made it home for HITCHAM to win by 1 run.
This was a high quality match with good skills being shown by bowlers, batsmen and fielders.
A wonderful end to a good set of house matches this year.
Many of the Mills and Hitcham players are playing for the school team on Monday in the County Finals.
Thank you to Mr Snowden for taking these stunning action photos.
