Chichester won the toss and elected to field. Burgess Hill openers looked solid against the initial overs, but Chichester Overseas O’Grady bagged two wickets in the sixth over.
Burgess Hill batters steadied things but lost wickets at crucial times, the big partnership for the 5th wicket threatened to allow the visitors to run up a big score. The partnership made 100 runs in 92 balls.
Miles stuck again bowling dangerman Ward for 91.
Miles finished with 5 wickets from his 9 overs for 30 runs.
Burgess Hill finished on 235-6 (45 overs)
Chichester set about their reply in positive fashion with openers Toft and Smith playing well, and amassing 50 from 41 balls.
Yet again wickets fell and crucial times, Smith falling then Hawes and then Toft but after scoring 80 from 85 balls.
Dobbs, O’Grady and Gillet all made starts, on the fast outfield, O’Grady and Gillett 50 partnership helped steady things but as they were picked off it was left to Bardouleau and Ford to enter the contest to see Chichester over the line. Needing 7 from the last over, the batters scored a two, one and one, then a dot ball didn’t help the nerves. But a single from Bardouleau and a two from Ford from the last ball of the match sealed victory for the home side. 235-6 (45)
Fantastic game from both teams,
Next Saturday are away to Littlehampton, Clapham & Patching