AFTER an absence of almost 20 years, Frome Cricket Club fielded a 3rd Saturday XI when they hosted Weston Super Mare 4th XI at Mells CC in Somerset Division 7 North.
Under captain Nick Larder and with a view of incorporating youth players, the toss was won by the hosts who elected to bowl on a soft wicket after the midweek rain. This proved to be a good toss to win, with the pitch playing low and run scoring was hard to come by. A disciplined bowling display from Frome saw the visitors dismissed for 97, with Shane Ford, the pick of the bowlers picking up 4 wickets. Other wicket takers were Llewellyn with 3, Cox with 2 and Coy with 1.
After tea and with the pitch drying, openers Lamb and Larder were cautious to start, knowing the key was to bat sensibly and this proved to be correct as the boundaries started to come, moving the score on to 74 before Lamb fell for 36. Larder shortly followed for 22 and despite a couple more wickets falling, Frome reached the total in the 26th over.
Frome CC would like to thank Mells CC for allowing us to share their ground and grounds equipment. It is well documented of the lack of sporting facilities in Frome; another cricket pitch would be great.
Report by Nick Larder
