RCP lose at Chigwell but keep dancing

Jul 12, 2010

On a day that can only be described as a scorcher, The Refugee Cricket Project (RCP) arrived to play Chigwell in their first ever match hoping for a tight affair full of god cricket and we weren't disappointed.

The RCP bowled well with good pace and direction and after the 16th over, Chigwell at 62 for 2 and the game was well poised. Chigwell opener, Briggs, batted beautifully playing some wonderful shots but had it not been for a tickle down the leg side, his 84 could well been a big hundred.  There was also quickfire 38 from Chigwell's, Stevens, but The RCP responded well to being under the cosh with one RCP player bowling 8 quick overs and deservedly earning 2 for 21 and his 2 wickets and so restricting Chigwell to 197 for 7 at the break. 

The RCP's preparation for their innings during the involved the perhaps to most but not this team, dancing with one RCP lad going too far with 11 straight backflips that any gymnast would be proud. If only the RCP could bat as well as they danced.

The RCP innings got off to a flyer and after only 6 overs they were 45 for 1 and just needed to keep their cool for the rest of their innings but sadly, their shot selection and naivety cost them dearly.  Chigwell's Shansudin (4 for 20) and Stevens (3 for 13) sliced through the middle and lower order as the RCP lost 9 wickets for just 36 runs. Seven of those being lost due to careless shots.

The RCP will come back stronger and will look forward to seeing Chigwell again next year. All the RCP would like to thank Mr Griffiths for all his generosity over the two games we played at Chigwell and also thank the Chigwell players for being such wonderful hosts and really playing the game as it should be played, tough but with the Spirit of Cricket shown throughout.

Here's to next year!

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