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09/06/2026

It was an honorable draw for the LMCC Sunday XI this week against Southwick Wanderers. Here is the match report.

Sunday’s friendly match at Manor against Southwick Wanderers unfolded under blustery skies, with the absence of a Saturday fixture, thanks to a total washout, actually benefiting Manor’s league standing. Wanderers, led by former Manor player Luke Smith, won the toss and chose to bat, a decision stand in skipper Steve Luckhurst would have made had the coin fallen his way.

The visitors’ 17-year-old opener Noakes, a regular for Burgess Hill’s 1st XI, wasted no time sending early deliveries to all corners of the ground. Despite Amar Reddy’s efforts, including a sharp caught/bowled, Wanderers surged to over 80 within the first 10 overs. Mark Roberts, celebrating his 99th wicket for Manor, managed to dismiss Noakes for 50 with a well-placed full toss. Coupled with a batsman retiring hurt, Wanderers found themselves four wickets down with just over 100 runs after 18 overs.

Jamie Hyde entered the fray and quickly found rhythm, accelerating to a rapid century before retiring out, with Wyatt contributing a steady 40. The innings ended with a late burst of wickets: Tinu Sameja (1-40), Dipen Patel (1-15), and Dan Blackman (claiming his first wicket with 1-10) restricted Wanderers to a final tally of 242-7.

After indulging in a generous tea, featuring fish finger wraps, Manor’s openers took the field. Blackman, riding high from his record breaking double hundred the previous week, started cautiously, scoring just twice in his first 13 balls, before picking up pace and eventually departing for 36. Only Patel (10) among the early batters managed to reach double figures, as Manor suffered a dramatic collapse, losing five wickets for just 15 runs, leaving them at 74-7 after 20 overs and out of contention for victory.

With survival now the focus, Skipper Luckhurst shifted strategy, prioritising eating up overs rather than the daunting 10+ run rate. Partnerships with Sameja (6) and Roberts added 43 and 21 runs, respectively, as Wanderers rotated their bowlers. The innings included a barrage of extras, 25 wides and no-balls, while Luckhurst capitalised on loose deliveries but missed several others. Ultimately, Luckhurst was yorked for a dogged 39, with the 4th ball of the final over, leaving Manor at 137-9. Enter David Price to calmly guide his first ball through the slips (1no) and it was left for Roberts (4no) defended the last delivery, securing an honourable draw at 138-9. Notably, both Tinu and Mark demonstrated resilience, batting for circa 30 minutes each in support of the team.

Next weekend, Manor returns to league action, hosting top-of-the-table Ferring (Manor have two games in hand) with plenty of optimism for the challenges ahead.

It’s a free week in the league for LMCC this week, so our Sunday XI are in action instead.
05/06/2026

It’s a free week in the league for LMCC this week, so our Sunday XI are in action instead.

There were a number of stand out performances that were worthy of this week’s man of the match award, but Dan Blackman s...
01/06/2026

There were a number of stand out performances that were worthy of this week’s man of the match award, but Dan Blackman scoring the club’s first ever double hundred in our 104 year history just about pipped it! Well done Dan!

It was back to back league wins for the Manor on Saturday! Here’s what happened…On a radiant, sun-filled day, Pagham 3rd...
31/05/2026

It was back to back league wins for the Manor on Saturday! Here’s what happened…

On a radiant, sun-filled day, Pagham 3rds, who were second in the league at the start of the day, arrived at the Manor for a highly anticipated match. Skipper Darren Radford won the toss and opted to bat, setting the stage for an exciting opening. Joining Nick Brown at the crease was 27-year-old debutant Dan Blackman, making his first appearance since the previous July. Despite the hiatus, Blackman quickly found his rhythm, confidently pulling, driving, and dispatching loose deliveries with ease.

Brown contributed a solid 19 before being dismissed at 74 in the 15th over, followed soon after by Radford (0) at 83 in the 17th. This brought Jamie Funnell to the wicket, and together with Blackman, they launched a relentless run spree. Blackman’s debut century, a feat previously achieved only by Funnell in 2024, appeared inevitable. His hundred came off 88 balls, featuring an impressive 16 fours and 2 sixes.

Not content to rest on his laurels, Blackman accelerated, surging past 150 and closing in on the club record of 178 not out, set by Les Lenham in 1983. With singles, he equalled and then surpassed the record, continuing onwards to achieve the club’s first-ever double century in its 104-year history, reaching this milestone in just 135 balls. His second hundred was even more rapid, coming in only 47 balls. Blackman concluded his innings unbeaten on 213 from 139 balls, setting a new benchmark with 36 boundaries (27 fours and 9 sixes) over 170 minutes, much of which was spent retrieving balls from the surrounding trees and bushes. Notably, the 9 sixes marked the highest by a left-hander in a single innings. The 3rd wicket partnership with Funnell remained unbroken at 219, the seventh-highest for the 1st XI.
The final total of 302-2 was the club’s sixth-best score. Those fortunate enough to witness this extraordinary display were truly privileged.

In their innings, Pagham 3rds, faced with the daunting target, quickly found themselves in trouble at 11-3, as opening bowlers Tinu Sameja (2-1) and Amar Reddy (1-10) wreaked havoc within the first 25 balls. Pagham’s resistance came courtesy of Nick Baker, whose aggressive knock of 114 (22 fours and a six) provided some hope, but the team struggled to keep up with the required run rate, even with bowlers conceding 5-8 runs per over.

Steve Pengelly’s varied bowling (off-spin, leg-spin, and darts) yielded figures of 7-0-39-4, narrowly missing a maiden club five-wicket haul. The final score of 233-9, however, was a respectable effort. Remaining wicket-takers were Tinu (8-2-38-2), Amar (6-0-38-2), and Yas Iqbal (7-0-40-1). Radford’s two catches brought his club tally to 50.

Although the victory could have been more decisive, a series of dropped catches, perhaps stemming from complacency, allowed Pagham to narrow the margin. Nonetheless, the Manor secured a convincing win by 69 runs and now sit second in the league with a game in hand.

Here is the team for our home league game against Pagham on Saturday.
29/05/2026

Here is the team for our home league game against Pagham on Saturday.

Here is our man of the match from our trip to Chailey on Sunday..
29/05/2026

Here is our man of the match from our trip to Chailey on Sunday..

Here is our man of the match from the win at Clymping on Saturday..
29/05/2026

Here is our man of the match from the win at Clymping on Saturday..

26/05/2026

It was a big league win on Saturday and a friendly loss on Sunday for Manor’s first double game weekend in over 20 years. Settle down in your favourite chair, as two match report novels are coming up…

Manor arrived at a sun-drenched Clymping to take on the early season table-toppers. After being put in to bat, Manor suffered early setbacks, losing Murray and Skip Radford quickly. However, Nick Brown anchored one end with a determined 34 off 83 balls, while Jamie Funnell unleashed his trademark aggressive batting, propelling the partnership to 86 runs. Brown’s 34 would prove an important omen for the match.

Rick Kelly, usually known for his brisk scoring, played an unusually composed innings, contributing 25 in a 56-run stand—his only fireworks being a towering six launched into the trees at mid-wicket. As Jamie Funnell approached his century, wickets and at times, tempers, began to crumble in the heat. A miscommunication on the third ball of the final over left Jamie stranded at the non-striker’s end, heartbreakingly denying him a well-earned hundred. Still, his unbeaten 99, featuring 13 boundaries and a six, was a standout club achievement. Manor finished on 205 for 8, a remarkable transformation after being 63 for 2 at the 20-over mark, having blasted 142 runs in the final 20 overs.

Clymping’s reputation rested on two formidable batters, but Tinu Sameja made short work of their top order with a fierce Manor-best spell of 4 overs, 2 maidens, 17 runs, and 5 wickets—including three bowled. At the other end, Tareq Ahmed continued his impressive start for the club, claiming 2 wickets for just 9 runs in 4 overs, as Clymping crumbled to 26 for 7. The final three wickets fell to Steve Luckhurst, whose 1.4 overs yielded 3 wickets for 4 runs, thanks to sharp catches from Ahmed, Kelly, and Curran. The hosts were bowled out for a mere 34—eerily matching Brown’s earlier score—in just 11.4 overs, surely one of the swiftest innings on record.

The emphatic 171-run victory entered the record books as Manor’s seventh-largest win by runs. Looking ahead, Manor will host second-placed Pagham 3rds next week while sitting third in the table. The day was further marked by Brown surpassing 2,500 First XI career runs and Chris Salt notching up his 150th club catch, capping off a memorable outing for the team.
MOM, Jaimie.


On Sunday, Manor fielded a spirited IX—yes, just nine players—at the picturesque Chailey ground, marking the first Saturday/Sunday double-header since August 2004, excluding overseas tours. Acting skipper Steve Luckhurst lost the toss in scorching 80-degree heat, much to the team's disappointment, and a 70-over match commenced, with the first innings capped at 37 overs.

From the opening ball, which was hammered through the covers for four, it was apparent Manor lacked some bowling firepower. Nevertheless, their enthusiasm, determination, and unmistakable Sunday cricket spirit shone through, rekindling fond memories for those who recalled the old days. The top three batters retired after reaching fifty, so the first wicket didn't fall until the scoreboard read 177 in just 24 overs, and a total of 250 seemed within reach. Luckhurst claimed a wicket thanks to a sprawling catch by Brown behind the stumps. Seven bowlers rotated through the attack, and six substitute fielders were strategically positioned at long-off at both ends. Despite several dropped catches, the team persevered. Amar Reddy , Dave Price (making his bowling debut for Manor), Yas, and Dipen Patel pitched in, with Dipen bravely completing the only five-over spell in the intense heat (skip giving every bowler 4 max in each spell). Amar also produced a run-out by deflecting a ball off his own bowling. With six of the nine players over 50 years old, everyone was simply thrilled to be part of the action. Their opponents declared after 31 overs, although Skip requested one more so that Liz could become the first woman to bowl away for the 1st XI. The innings concluded at 209 for 2.

After a lengthy, much-needed tea break to cool down, Manor's openers Patel and Luckhurst forged a partnership of 43 in 11 overs, capitalizing on loose deliveries on a wicket that suddenly seemed far more challenging. Dipen contributed 17 before edging to slip off Chailey’s lively 17-year-old bowler Suvir, who also bowled Luckhurst for 24, featuring five boundaries. Brown was adjudged LBW for 9, and Yas met a similar fate for 7. Next up, Roberts joined Amar at the crease. Amar immediately made an impact, launching a six to get off the mark and continuing to thrill, racking up 43 runs in 43 minutes with four sixes and four fours. Among his highlights were a one-handed swipe over square leg and two seemingly impossible sixes over extra cover. Amar was bowled at 122 for 5, just shy of a well-deserved fifty. Roberts played a solid innings, including two glorious fours through long on, but ultimately departed for 21, having put on 51 with Amar in just six overs.

The ‘short’ tail end—batters seven, eight, and nine—delivered a memorable finish. Liz recorded a career-best 6 not out, including her very first boundary after 30 matches and 13 innings for Manor. The crowd erupted as the ball crept over the boundary. Dave Price and Mike Fielder both celebrated their maiden runs for the club, and the team finished with a commendable 139 all out/for 8, an impressive feat. Amar earned Player of the Match honours for his dynamic batting, sharp bowling, and energetic fielding. Well played, Manor! This enjoyable outing hopefully signals the return of more Sunday fixtures in the future.

This week’s team for the matchup against league leaders Clymping
24/05/2026

This week’s team for the matchup against league leaders Clymping

This week’s man of the match - skipper Darren Radford!
20/05/2026

This week’s man of the match - skipper Darren Radford!

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