Castlethorpe's Mark Caswell about to lose his wicket after getting an edge

Batting lets side down

Unfortunately for Castlethorpe, their batting display did not match the weather when they elected to bat first in their home encounter with Kempston Methodists last Saturday.
A lack of concentration, aided by some very poor strokes, contributed to Castlethorpe’s meagre total of 87 all out and only two batsmen managed to reach double figures.
Only opener Richard Oakley played with any assurance in his innings of 26, with A. Pittam giving him a hand by scoring 12.
With neither pacemen David Ell or J. Pittam playing, Castlethorpe’s total never looked enough.
Several catches were dropped in the field leaving Kempston comfortable winners by five wickets.

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On Sunday, Castlethorpe travel to Westbury and an uncharacteristic knock of 40 by skipper David Spinnelli held them together after an appalling start.
This was followed by a fine 40 run partnership between younger Paul Scripps, scoring a career best of 33, and A. Pittam, who hit 19, to push Castlethorpe’s total to 108 all out.
In reply Westbury opened strongly and moved into a good position at 80 for four with opener G. Faulkner knocking up 30.
Although D. Gringle hit 23 before being out lbw to Hill and K. Tew was run out on 27, Westbury failed to get the required runs in this keenly fought match and Castlethorpe ran out winners by seven runs.