Bashers Leisure Vs Daredevils 3rd July

Written by Spanky, edited by Parrot/Paps

Bashers assembled bright and early at the camel for the bus ride but unfortunately it wasn’t very leisurely – No Beer or pies, oh wait! There was no pies! No speeches and generally nothing of note that should be mentioned in this illustrious column.

Paps has a toss and wins! Elects to bat first on a soggy outfield in hot conditions. The devils are sent into the field.

Batting-

Parrot and Bolt (soon to become Sir Bolt) opened the batting and got off to a solid start, Bolt seemed to have multiple holes in the willow but Parrot is seeing them well until he is struck down with injury whilst attempting a pull shot, Parrot quickly leaves the field on 18 in pain and is attended to by the bashers first aid team. The team comprised a very eager Rash and a bunch of other Bashers offering free advice and medical opinion. Rash seemed all too comfortable giving the initial treatment to Parrot which involved some light rubbing and stroking of contentious areas. It is believed at one point, above the light groaning, an offer of hand relief was heard being extended to Parrot.

Sir Bolt and Sharapova continued to build on the good start until Sir Bolt is run out, this event would go on to be one of the inspirations for the new Bashers name.

One call heard in the field: It is probably fair to say that Sir Bolt’s speed of movement in all aspects of the game is more akin to a block of apartments than a lighting or Usain Bolt.

While Sharapova and Typhoon gave noteworthy contributions, the middle order was a general Bashers collapse- (Paps- 6, Pope- Duck, Spanky- 8, Mensa- Duck). It was not until the great imperialist-  Sir Rash Edmundson graced the crease it what would become his highest score in all forms of the game and one of the great tail end contributions in Bashers batting history. Rash went on to score 28 until being triggered LBW.

The Bashers set a total of 142 with a few balls remaining in the Devils final over.

Bowling / fielding-

Hardon and Paps started the bowling innings, early on there were a couple of chances via edges that unfortunately Typhoon couldn’t keep in the gloves (still the first choice keeper in the team). Paps was off the short walk up but still managed to give the batters some trouble, hardon bowled on song and was unlucky to get a wicket.

Drinks- Run rate still under control but we needed the first breakthrough wicket, Prez receives fourth rub down of under shirt area (not sure if required at this stage).

Stroker and Rash come on second change with particularly stroker bowling his heart out to crack the devils. Spanky was like the great wall of china in the field- he didn’t let anything pass, that was about to change through, when it mattered he let one through the open gates of middle kingdom! Commonly called a harbor bridge attempt in the southern hemisphere.

While the bowling display was determined, purposeful and wide, the Bashers were unable to stop the Devils surpassing our respectable total.

A brief on some new Bashers from the day:

 Mensa:

During the walk back to the pavilion after the devils had surpassed our total, Mensa engaged in some incisive post-match commentary with Parrot which included the definitive question of “who won this game?” I believe Parrot withheld the response to this question until the Fine Session had been initiated, thus the Mensa Fine and Basher was created.

Sir Bolt:

Initially named because of his lighting speed between wickets and in the field, this soon became Sir Bolt after some pontification on the Bus back to the camel.

 Typhoon:

Named Typhoon because of the likeness to her real name and also that she washed away Popes chances of keeping the wickets again. Interestingly, upon recollection of Bashers history, Typhoon was only the second Basher not to drink from the DP during the naming procession. Long Dong has kindly donated a flash of his appendage for anyone who can confirm who was the first?

While Tucker did give mention to the creation of the “Mensa Fine” in his tremendously articulated  write up, I would like to add some clarification / background. Inspired from one of our most recent Bashers, Rash branded the new fine during the post-match fine session I believe through ongoing frustration in maintaining some decorum amongst attendees. Some draft definitions of the Mensa Fine were discussed on the day and are hereby standing orders of all future fine sessions associated with the club:

A minimum two finger drink shall apply to any of the following during fine conditions:

1         General confusion or lack of attention;

2         Repeating previously asked questions;

3         Any act, omission or failure under fine conditions pertaining to the above definitions or others, this will be at the discretion of the fines master.

Great to have a Father and Son team- Welcome Sir Bolt & Mensa! Also great to have another Female Basher- Typhoon!