Match Report: Year 8 Pyrland vs Holyrood Academy – Indoor Cricket
By Mr Stirzaker
Pyrland lost the toss and were sent in to bat first by Holyrood.
Ben and Elijah opened the innings for Pyrland, facing disciplined bowling that made scoring difficult throughout. Ben managed to find a few runs early but was eventually bowled for 6 in the second-to-last over. Elijah showed great determination at the other end, carrying his bat through the innings and finishing on 1 run. Bobby struggled to get enough of the strike in the middle order but contributed 3 runs when possible.
Pyrland Batting – Over by Over
- Over 1: 7 runs
- Over 2: 1 run
- Over 3: 12 runs
- Over 4: 9 runs
- Over 5: 3 runs
- Over 6: 13 runs
Pyrland finished on a total of 45 runs.
Holyrood Chase
Holyrood began their reply aggressively. Bobby opened the bowling for Pyrland but was taken for 16 runs. Ben then produced a crucial spell, claiming 2 wicketswhile conceding only 7 runs, pulling momentum back in Pyrland’s favour. Elijah followed, taking 1 wicket but going for 15 runs. Ben returned for his final over and bowled tightly once again, giving away just 8 runs.
Despite Pyrland’s efforts with the ball, Holyrood reached the target comfortably, winning with 2 overs and 1 ball to spare.