Voorwoord
Na de tamelijk kansloze nederlaag tegen koploper VCC op zaterdag, was het maar afwachten hoe de onzen het op pinkstermaandag tegen HCC zouden doen. Het leek er aanvankelijk niet op dat VRA van de zaterdagse schok was hersteld, want de Haagse runs kwamen in stromen en de uiteindelijke 269 all out (met nog vijf ballen te gaan ) viel nog mee. Doordat John en ik door de zeer nabij wonende Thijs in diens rustieke tuin op een voortreffelijke lunch werden getrakteerd duurde het even voordat we, met enigszins bezwaard gemoed, De Diepput aan de Van Hogenhoucklaan weer betraden. Zouden er net als twee dagen ervoor in korte tijd alweer vijf wickets zijn gevallen? Gelukkig viel dat mee. Vikram en Shirasi bouwden aan een solide score die tot in de negentig voerde, zodat er weer hoop in onze harten kwam. Nadat Vikram en kort daarna Johan waren gesneuveld was het aan Teja en Shirasi om het heft in handen te nemen. Dat deden ze met verve, maar het leek niet genoeg. Teja ging uit met 51 runs achter zijn naam en Shirasi kwam net niet aan zijn century (94). Dat bracht het HCC-terras tot grote en luidruchtig vreugde. De overwinning kon de Hagenaars niet meer ontgaan. Elke dot-ball werd met luid gejuich begroet en de eerste overwinningsrondjes werden besteld.
De laatste over brak aan, een over waarin VRA nog negen runs nodig had. En die kwamen er, vraag me niet hoe. Nadat Tyler op de eerste bal van de over was uitgegaan, volgden een 3 een 2 en een 4. De zege was binnen en het HCC-terras zweeg. Hoewel de overwinning ons niet in het rechterrijtje bracht, was ze toch een opsteker, een opsteker waarvan onze trouwe supporters Jan Spits en Sieb Mulder geen getuige waren. Beider gezondheid laat te wensen over. We hopen voor hen uit de grond van ons hart op een spoedig herstel
H.O.
Resultaten afgelopen week 27, 28, 29 mei
| Date | Grade | Home Team | Home Team Score | Result | Away Team | Away Team Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May | Ladies T20 | VRA | 1/140 | def | Kampong | 2/138 |
| 27 May | TK | VRA | 191 | def by | VCC | 6/285 |
| 27 May | Zami | Salland | 163 | def by | VRA 2 | 5/240 |
| 28 May | U11 HB | VRA 1 | 9/183 | def by | Hilversum | 4/189 |
| 28 May | U11 HB | VRA 2 | 8/97 | def by | ACC | 0/164 |
| 28 May | U13 | ACC | v | VRA 2 | ||
| 28 May | U13 | Salland | 105 | def by | VRA 1 | 5/191 |
| 28 May | U15 | VRA 2 | 106 | def by | VRA 1 | 6/268 |
| 28 May | U17 | Quick | v | VRA 2 | ||
| 28 May | 1e | Hercules | 8/172 | def | VRA 2 | 170 |
| 28 May | 2e | Hilversum 1 | 2/191 | def | VRA 5 | 187 |
| 28 May | 2e | VRA 4 | 222 | def by | Bloemendaal 2 | 6/260 |
| 28 May | 3e | ACC 5 | 7/228 | def | VRA 7 | 9/223 |
| 28 May | 3e | VRA 6 | 8/233 | def | Hilversum 2 | 229 |
| 28 May | U17 | HCC | 3/175 | def | VRA 1 | 173 |
| 29 May | U17 | Punjab | v | VRA 1 | ||
| 29 May | 1e | VRA 2 | 8/190 | def | Qui Vive | 186 |
| 29 May | TK | HCC | 10/269 | def by | VRA | 7/270 |
Bron: ResultsVault
Wedstrijden komend weekend
| Date | Grade | Home Team | Result | Away Team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 3 Jun 10:00 | TK T20 | HBS | v | VRA | Sportpark Craeyenhout |
| Sat 3 Jun 10:00 | Ladies T20 | Quick | v | VRA | Sportpark Nieuw Hanenburg |
| Sat 3 Jun 10:00 | 1e T20 | VRA 2 | v | Hercules | Amsterdamse Bos |
| Sat 3 Jun 13:00 | Zami | HCC 2 | v | VRA 3 | De Diepput |
| Sat 3 Jun 13:00 | Zami | VRA 1 | v | VRA 2 | Amsterdamse Bos |
| Sat 3 Jun 13:00 | 3e | VVV 5 | v | VRA 6 | Sportpark Oostzanerwerf |
| Sat 3 Jun 13:30 | TK T20 | VRA | v | Punjab | Sportpark Craeyenhout |
| Sat 3 Jun 17:00 | 1e T20 | VRA 2 | v | Qui Vive | Amsterdamse Bos |
| Sun 4 Jun 09:00 | U15 | Kampong | v | VRA 2 | Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd |
| Sun 4 Jun 09:00 | U11 HB | Qui Vive | v | VRA 1 | Sportpark De Eendracht |
| Sun 4 Jun 09:00 | U11 HB | VCC | v | VRA 2 | Sportpark Westvliet |
| Sun 4 Jun 09:00 | U17 | VOC | v | VRA 1 | Hazelaarweg |
| Sun 4 Jun 09:00 | U15 | VRA 1 | v | VCC 2 | Amsterdamse Bos |
| Sun 4 Jun 09:00 | U13 | VRA 1 | v | ACC | Amsterdamse Bos |
| Sun 4 Jun 09:00 | U17 | VRA 2 | v | Salland | Amsterdamse Bos |
| Sun 4 Jun 09:00 | U13 | VRA 2 | v | Kampong | Amsterdamse Bos |
| Sun 4 Jun 13:00 | 2e | Bijlmer CC 1 | v | VRA 4 | Sportpark Bijlmer |
| Sun 4 Jun 13:00 | OVG | VRA 3 | v | Eindhoven 2 | Amsterdamse Bos |
| Sun 4 Jun 13:00 | 2e | VRA 5 | v | Hercules 2 | Amsterdamse Bos |
| Sun 4 Jun 13:00 | 3e | VRA 7 | v | Qui Vive 6 | Amsterdamse Bos |
Bron: ResultsVault
Deze week ook op VRA
Dinsdag:
- KNCB: 13:00 Chennai Braves – NL Players mixed T20
Woensdag:
- KNCB: 14:00 Chennai Braves – NL Coaches XI T20
Donderdag:
- KNCB: 13:00 Chennai Braves – NL XI 50 overs
Kent
Van oudsher heb ik iets met Kent.
Ik zette er voor de eerste keer voet aan Engelse wal. ( Hoek van Holland - Harwich, nachtboot, gin-tonic, niet slapen. Weet u nog?).
Zag er voor het eerst Country cricket. (1968, Kent - Notts met Sir Garfield Sobers: 105 not out en 11 wickets).
Ontmoette er vrienden onder dé boom op St.Lawrence Cricket Ground in Canterbury en waande me op VRA.
Zou op Rood en Wit in 1972 tegen Kent hebben gespeeld met het Ned.XI. maar dat kwam er om duistere redenen niet van. En Kent heeft gewoon de meest stijlvolle clubtie. ( Die met het paardje.). Logischerwijze mag een ansichtkaart met een Kent C.C. niet in de collectie ontbreken.
Welnee, want die snorremans met strohoed, moustache en borende blik op de achterste rij in het midden is de man die we zoeken. Fred Huish, de wicketkeeper in één van Kent's sterkste countyteams ooit. Ze werden tussen 1906 en 1914 vier maal kampioen.
Over Fred Huish lezen we in 'The Book of Cricket' onder redactie van C.B.Fry ( over hem binnenkort meer):
"... As a catcher he is by statistics, the most succesfull wicketkeeper. He is very clever at taking the 'flies' from Mr. Bradley.
He is quick at stumping and ..." en dan volgt er een stilistisch juweeltje van de hoofdredacteur: "... the pace at which he chases the ball to the leg-boundary in spite of being handicapped by pads, excites universal admiration and saves many runs."
Maar het meest opmerkelijke over deze Huish (c.933/ st.377) lezen we in Wisden. Daarin staat te lezen, dat hij buitengewoon veel invloed had op zijn fieldende teamgenoten: "...Others would not appeal for a catch at the wicket unless he appealed first." Dat waren nog eens tijden. Een geweldige keeper in een geweldig team met allrounder Frank Woolley en bowler Arthur Fielder ( lees H.T. 8 juli 2020) en de op de foto afwezige Bill Bradley als uitblinkers.
Pas onder de captaincy van Mike Denness, opvolger van de fameuze Sir 'MCC' Cowdrey, herhaalde zich de succesverhalen van Kent. Dat was zo ongeveer vanaf 1972 ...
Tom Matena
VRA4 vs VRA7 - VRA Cricket Club Decider Match
The first decider match of the KNCB 2e Classe League for VRA Cricket Club took place on 16th April 2023 at the VRA second ground. The match was contested between VRA4 and VRA7, and it proved to be a thrilling encounter that determined the team's qualification for the league. VRA4 emerged victorious in a dominant fashion, as they outplayed their opponents to secure a resounding win.
VRA4 won the toss and elected to bat first, aiming to set a challenging target for their rivals. The opening pair of Hamdan Khan and Thomas Pasierowski, strode confidently to the crease, ready to give their team a solid start. Hamdan Khan, in particular, showcased an exceptional display of batting prowess. He demonstrated his class and determination as he skillfully accumulated runs against the bowling attack of VRA7.
Hamdan Khan's knock of 117 runs off 118 balls included 8 fours and 2 sixes, providing the backbone of VRA4's innings. He received valuable support from his opening partner, who played a vital role in the early stages of the match. However, VRA4 stumbled initially, losing four wickets for just 70 runs. The situation demanded a partnership to stabilize the innings, and Hamdan Khan found an able ally in Martin Kropp.
Martin Kropp's partnership with Hamdan Khan proved to be crucial as they rebuilt the innings and guided VRA4 towards a defendable total. The late surge from Martijn Besier and Hamdan Khan propelled VRA4 to a score that was deemed above par considering the early season conditions of the VRA second ground's wicket.
Despite some notable contributions from the bowlers of VRA7, particularly K. Ajjarapu who took 3 wickets for 14 runs in 4 overs, VRA4 managed to reach a competitive score of 235 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 40 overs.
In response to the target, VRA7 faced an uphill battle from the very beginning of their innings. They struggled to gain control of the chase and kept losing wickets at regular intervals. The batsmen found it difficult to counter the disciplined bowling and astute fielding displayed by VRA4.
VRA7's captain, A.K. Vivek, emerged as the leading run-scorer for his team, valiantly trying to anchor the innings. He top-scored with 34 runs, but unfortunately, he lacked support from his teammates who failed to make significant contributions. Only one other batsman managed to reach double figures.
The clinical performance by VRA4's bowlers ensured that VRA7 was bowled out for a mere 86 runs in 22.4 overs, falling well short of the target. The wickets were shared among the VRA4 bowlers, each contributing to the team's success.
VRA4's comprehensive victory in the decider match put them in the lead in the qualification race for the KNCB 2e Classe League against VRA7. With the second game of the series being washed off, VRA4 secured their place in the league with this impressive win.
The match was a testament to the skill, determination, and team effort of VRA4. Their commanding performance in both batting and bowling departments propelled them to victory and ensured their qualification for the KNCB 2e Classe League. They will now look forward to further challenges and aim to make their mark in the league with their well-rounded squad.
Salland ZAMI vs VRA Zami 2
Yet another weekend that was blessed with sunshine and warm pleasant temperatures, Zami 2 started off with a 1 n 1/2 hr ride through the beautiful Veluwe and made it to Deventer.
Toss won and Vra Zami 2 who started off slow with a quick fall of Marcus’s wicket but were then steadied with a solid partnership between Harold and Thomas. These 2 have been in the best form, Harold first went on to make his 50 and then was steadily cruising towards his 100.
Frederik stood and delivered as his shots that echoed through the woods, a few sixes and fours, we welcomed it all ! However a small hiccup cost Harold a run out at 74. Absolute masterclass ! Disappointed to not make a 100, Harold took it well and was loudly applauded from the dugout.
Zami 2 looked stable on the scoreboard, especially when you're on a buttery quick outfield its a pleasure to time the ball and see it blaze towards the rope.
Last 5 overs were pure domination. Sebastiaan was enthusiastic to pick singles and doubles while Willem supported him with a few fours. In the end we had a mammoth total of 240 in 35 overs.
Lunch break followed with the regular bread with cheese delicacy and we were onto Sallands batting, who were dropping sweat bullets through their necks as Ewoud was shining the ball ready to attack.
Constant pressure mixed with swing made sure Salland only got a few lucky runs and no 4’s or 6s. After Ewoud’s and Angus’s spell the score was 20/3 in 10 overs.
The wickets just kept tumbling and Salland believed they were a few batsmen short to win it from there.
Cameron struggled in his first over with some extras but made a comeback and delivered a tight bowling spell with some wickets.
The opposition accelerated in the middle overs before the set batsman was caught on backward square leg by Adi, a catch that is hard to believe but sticks in the hand specially when hit very hard for a 4. This wicket crumbled the opposition who tried to win it but just couldn't stand up from the tight spells by Sebastiaan, Cameron and Willem.
A few more wickets and Zami won by a huge margin, what a delight !
With this win, the team's faith is now restored and we walk with a buffed chest into the clash next week with Zami 1. Oh that’s gonna be fun !!
Regards,
Aditya
Amaan Raja bowlt 5 voor 38 in Zami 1
Er zijn nog maar weinig verslagen uit de jeugd, dus daarom even een mooi bericht over de prestaties van een jeugdlid. In een vriendschappelijk potje van Zami 1 tegen Zami 3 bowlde ons jeugdtalent Amaan Raja zowaar 5 wickets voor 38 runs. Dat is wel een speciale vermelding in the How's That waard.
