TODAY IS:

Forest Row in partnership with Douch entertained Horsham 4ths in the 2nd round of the Wisdom Trophy. Horsham won the toss & elected to bat. With the gusting affecting the bowlers, the opening pair took full toll – getting full value for their shots on Rows lightening fast outfield. The pair were finally separated when Jackson’s introduction, witnessed Nutall’s (47) dismissal – caught in the deep by Paul Rowe. At the half way stage, Horsham had scored 140-1 and looked set for a score in excess of 280. Again Jackson struck, - Wycherley stumping Gilchrist (40). He then castled Keeler (0) and Row were bowling them selves back into the game. A Barnett burst had Lother (16) stumped. Paul Rowe’s belated entry into the attack reaped instant dividends. He bowled a good line to Goodway, who said good bye to his leg stump – bowled for a classy 86. Rowe then ripped through the lower order with three more strikes – Horsham closing on 240-8, giving Row a glimmer of hope.

The reply got off to a sound start with Wycherley & Osborne setting the tone. They added 47 when Osborne (28) was dismissed. Barnett (33) helped keep Row in touch, however, three quick wickets witnessed Row wobbling at 134-4 – Wycherley out for a fine 50 runs. Cameos from Edwards (15) & Rowe – with Jackson, kept Row ticking along at a run a ball. The drama continued when Britt joined Jackson at 194-8. They whittled the target down as the overs past. A further twist came when Jackson (46), batting with a runner – was run out. With only Smith & Britt remaining, Horsham sensed victory. The pair brought the score to within three runs – into the last over, where a bye run off a wide, followed by another wide, sealed a thrilling one wicket win. Britt finished unbeaten on 20, Smith 4*.

Scores: Horsham 4 240-8(40) Goodway 86, Nuttall 47, Gilchrist 40
Rowe 3-1-17-4, Jackson 8-0-41-3

Forest Row 241-9(39.2) Wycherley 50, Jackson 46, Barnett 33
Daisley 8-0-42-3