24/05/2026
🏏 MATCH REPORT: Misterton Phoenix CC vs Harthill CC 🏏
Misterton Phoenix CC claimed a controlled 32‑run victory over Harthill CC, built on a patient innings from Ashley Arnold and finished by a ruthless spell from Jamie Mann that dismantled the Harthill chase.
Misterton’s innings never exploded, but it never collapsed either — largely thanks to Ashley Arnold, who carried his bat for a composed 68 from 113 balls*. His knock was the spine of the innings, absorbing pressure while wickets fell around him.
Key early moments included:
• Liam Taylor looked positive with two early boundaries before edging to Ritchie Cawthorne off Dayan Dandunnage for 14.
• Greg Newton followed for 7, also to Dandunnage, leaving Misterton 34–2 and in need of stability.
• Arnold and Phil Dacunha rebuilt, adding 50 for the third wicket before Dacunha was bowled by James Radford for 12.
Radford then produced the spell of the innings:
• He removed Richard Ostle caught-and-bowled for 5.
• Then bowled Doug Webster for a duck.
• His figures — 8–2–13–3 — were the most economical and threatening of the match.
Late impetus came from:
• Ryan Milbourn (14 from 20), who struck a boundary and rotated well.
• Jamie Mann, who arrived late and cracked a boundary in a lively 5* from 3 balls.
Misterton closed on 149–8 from 40 overs, a total that looked modest but defendable on a slow surface.
Harthill began their chase with intent. Ian Batty (21) and Andrew Collinson (24) put on 45 for the first wicket, rotating well and punishing anything short.
The breakthrough came from Jamie Mann, who had Batty caught by Liam Taylor, sparking a shift in momentum.
A cluster of wickets followed:
• Martin Grayson struck two early boundaries but was bowled by Ashley Arnold for 8.
• Collinson, who had looked composed, fell caught by Ryan Milbourn off Richard Ostle, leaving Harthill 59–3.
• Arnold then struck again, bowling Archie Plant for 4.
At 69–5, Harthill were wobbling — and Misterton sensed their moment.
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Mann’s Match‑Winning Spell
The defining passage of play came from Jamie Mann, who tore through the middle and lower order with a superb spell of 4–20 from 8.1 overs.
His key moments:
• Removing Lucas Howe (23) caught by Ostle just as the batter was settling.
• Dismissing Harry Radford for a duck.
• Bowling Jack Radford for 0.
• Applying relentless pressure that Harthill never recovered from.
With Mann attacking one end, Richard Ostle (2–28) and Ashley Arnold (2–22) kept things tight through the middle overs.
A late cameo from Ritchie Cawthorne (8) briefly delayed the inevitable before he was caught by Phil Dacunha off Wayne Flower, ending the innings at 117 all out.
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Result
Misterton Phoenix CC win by 32 runs.
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Key Performers
Misterton Phoenix CC
• Ashley Arnold – 68 (113)* and 2–22
The defining all‑round performance: anchored the innings and broke the chase.
• Jamie Mann – 4–20
Match‑winning spell that crushed Harthill’s middle order.
• Richard Ostle – 2–28
Important wickets at key moments.
Harthill CC
• Andrew Collinson – 24
Looked solid before falling at a crucial moment.
• Ian Batty – 21
Positive start that gave Harthill early hope.
• James Radford – 3–13
Outstanding with the ball; kept Misterton in check.
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Summary
This was a match defined by discipline rather than fireworks. Misterton’s total of 149 looked light, but Arnold’s patience and Mann’s incisive bowling proved decisive. Harthill had moments of promise — especially at 45–0 — but once the wickets began to fall, Misterton’s bowlers never loosened their grip.
