Corridor of uncertainty!
underway, and divert all available manpower to KWC1. When the umpires arrived at 9.30am, we were looking at losing the match; things were not looking good. Through a combination of hard work, a bit of fortune with the warming weather, and more hard work, we managed to get the game on for 12.45pm, and having the match shortened to 42 overs. In the 5th v 6th place playoff, we have Spain v Israel. Israel are put in to bat, and rack up a fine total of 232-7 to take the victory. In the final, the Danish won the toss and elected to bat first, despite the damp conditions. The Manx bowled very well, and the Danish batsmen were all out for 140. A feeling of enthusiasm seemed to resonate throughout the strong Manx support; however, this was short lived as the Manx soon found themselves 2 for 3.
Denmark were the eventual winners
All credit must go to the Danish who kept the pressure on, and the Manx batsmen on the back foot, and ended up winning by eighty runs.
Cue the celebrations, clean up job, and
rest! We have taken some fantastic memories from hosting this tournament, many friendships have been fostered, some great cricket has been played, and many people have learned many new things, which is what the ICC development programme is all about. This development is not just for the players, but also the scorers, umpires and groundstaff alike. I can only compliment ICC Europe on their approach to this programme.
I must also thank Dennis Mowers who, following a cheeky request from myself back in February, were kind enough to send two brand new Dennis FT510
mowers, with an assortment of cassettes to the Isle of Man - one was used at KWC, alongside our own - and another at Cronkbourne Cricket club. My final feelings as I look back on what was a great event isn’t “never again”, like last year, but more like “bring it on”, such is the feeling of satisfaction that we take from hosting such an event.
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