The Talented Mr Gill

A nail biter at the 'Wood on Saturday saw the game come down the final ball in a 40-over thriller at the OCG.

Chasing a modest 161, the Soops were at times cruising and at times cruising for a bruising as the chase ebbed and flowed as 118-4 became 137-8 with 25 needed from 24 balls. At the crease club stalward Dave Baldry, and Imran Gill. Between them they hauled the club back into contention, Dave hitting much needed boundaries to keep us in touch with the run rate.

Cometh the hour etc., with Ice Cool Imran hit the winning runs off the final two balls (highlights on the club You Tube Channel)

Earlier the Soops bowlers strangled the Southborough innings keeping the runs in check. Lucas was particularly frugal (9-4-17-1) and Lawrence equally effective (9-0-39-3)...with that man Imran chipping in (9-5-26-1).

Twenty hard won points and the race for promotion is truly on.