LITTLE ENOUGH

He creaks a bit, groans a lot and he’s always moaned throughout, but Holmer Green veteran Martin Little was the difference between Ley Hill and Holmer on Saturday.

Opening the batting and watching four other batsmen perish in front of him, Little scored an impressive and well-earned 104 as he lead Holmer to victory.

Watt (32) combined with Little for a good opening stand of 58 and King’s 42 helped push the score to 233-8.

Teenager Jake Wells (4-35) was the pick of the Hill’s bowlers along with skipper Kevin Phillips (3-63). All five of Ley Hill’s junior players played with credit, with Stephen Walter taking two tremendous catches.

Ley Hill did look as if they were going to make a fight of it. The Shakoor brothers opened and made 55 off the first 5 overs before Kash was caught for 23. Az stayed around for longer making an excellent 55 but only Craig Peterson (24) and Walter (19) made any headway against Holmer’s excellent bowling.

Steve Jerman, bowling slower than usual, took 4-54 and was aided by good spells from Dan King and Dan Ward who both took 2-17. Veteran Tom Dearing also bowled well taking one wicket for only 20 runs from 9 overs. Holmer’s fielding was also top notch, in particular Watt who deserves a mention for his excellent catch to dismiss Az Shakoor.

But the day belonged to Martin Little who received a standing ovation as he left the field. Please drive quietly through Holmer Green – he’s probably still recovering.