Batting first, the Knights posted 146-4 from 20 overs, built around an unbeaten 49 from Harvey Sidwell and another classy 50 from Douglas Hughes, who continues to pile on the runs and now sits amongst the league's leading run scorers despite having played fewer games than many around him. Jonathan Arnold got us off to a flying start with a quick-fire 22, helping the Knights race through the Powerplay.

With the ball, Church Eaton never allowed St George's to gain momentum. Richard West (2-20), Jonathan Arnold (2-17), Will Ross (2-19) and Jordan Talbot (2-20) all claimed two wickets apiece, while Matthew Burslem chipped in with 1-18 from 3 overs as the hosts were bowled out for 114.

Every weatherman and his dog was out before hand, promising thunder storms, monsoons and somewhere a Mikey Holdcroft rain dance an eager St George’s captain declared the game on and we were on our way!

Jay and Harvey opened, Jay taking full advantage of the power play smashing a quick 22, whilst Harv batted beautifully anchoring the innings! Retirements and wickets at maybe the wrong time and Burs falling over in spectacular fashion… he wasn’t the only one, watch this space! He was left stranded on 49- who needs the magic 50 anyway!

Doug again showing why he wears those little gloves under the big ones! It’s a bit disgusting how easy he makes it look, another 50 and now 2nd highest run scorer in the league with 1 less game played.

A rather animated burs who had been ranting about run rate on the sideline scored a whopping 2 from 6 deliveries after picking out long on… it was a big boundary… or should he hit the gym with George?

Westy after playing and missing took advantage of a miss-field with a late cut for 2. A dive saved him from being crucified by Harv, a dance down the track and another play and a miss and he departed.

Ollie and Elliot were next in, both playing roles in trying to get Harvey on strike to keep the runs flowing! Church finished up on 146- at the time it maybe looked 20runs short, but with strong fielders and a good bowling attack, it was defendable.

Archie took the first over, bowling some great pace, 3 overs for 19, the batsmen struggled in finding boundaries and 2s which was key

Westy took the 2nd, double wicket maiden later and church were up and going! Pace off was certainly the way forward again.

Burs and Jay took over with the change of end Burs 1-18 from his 3 and Jay 2-17 off his 4 also with a maiden really stifled the run scoring, leaving St George’s needing to go at 10s for the last 10 overs.

Will Ross and Jordan were the final 2 bowlers. Will the new self proclaimed death bowler… think there was a hint of sarcasm as to being axed from the opening gig and with that is unavailable next week. Does the bowlers union have a place in Spain to take turns sulking? Don’t worry Hoggie there’s always chance at a 4th over next week! Jordan started his spell with a couple of wides then a half volley smashed for 4 before firing one through the gate to take his wicket, but that wasn’t the highlight, what can only be described as arse over tit, Jordan dropped a dolly in the most spectacular fashion off Ross’s bowling, Ross’s dummy came out before realising that Jordan might actually be hurt. Unfortunately St George’s first aid kit didn’t have any neck braces!

Another comfortable performance from the lads making a captains job very easy, with high spirits back on hallowed ground next week in a top of the table clash, is it too early to start talking “invincibles”?