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Rows 1st team entertained Clayton in a pre-season 40 over friendly. Winning the toss, acting captain Steve Barnett elected to bat, on a typically early season wicket – offering movement off the seam. Row got off to a bad start, were reduced to 15-3 in the 6th over. Peter Way & Mark Jackson came together and steadied the ship with a stand of 85, in 22 overs. When Jackson (25) was caught behind, Simon Trench, who in his own customary style – raised the tempo by clattering a whirl wind 43. The stand realised 77, when four wickets fell for nine runs – including Way, for a gritty 70. Row finished on 186-8, flattered by a generous contribution of 44 extras – including 28 in wides!
In reply, Row broke through immediately – Paul Rowe bowling Hewer (0). Knight (21) joined Prodger to add 32, when Lawrence Webb caught Knight off Murray Divall. Webb then had Beal (0) caught by Rowe. Divall soon after, trapped Long (0) LBW & Phil Rowe took a sharp return catch as Clayton stuttered to 40-4. Prodger (36) later fell to Phil Rowe as wickets fell steadily. Clayton were finally bowled out – with a brace from Trench to seal a 45 run win.

Scores: Forest Row I 186-8(40) Way 70, Trench 43, extras 44. Beal 8-3-20-4
Clayton 141 (36.5) Prodger 36, Latham 31 Phil Rowe 5-1-11-3
Trench 0.5-0-5-2 M Divall 8-2-30-2