Dave: Yep, you've crossed 200.
Cricket Web Black vs Cricket Web Blue
at the PDV Dome
Dave Richards continued his stunning resurgence in leading Cricket Web Black to a convincing innings victory over champions Cricket Web Blue. It was the Blue season and home opener, and things certainly did not play out as desired.
Sean Fuller elected to bat first in typical first day conditions at the PDV Dome, but did not account for the incredible spin bowling effort of Richards. On a surface that normally favours pace bowlers, Richards bowled diligently enough to dismiss five of the top six Blue batsmen, including Pete Young, who received a magnificent arm-ball.
Shot out for 115, the Blues were scarcely in the game from then in. Simon Fitzsimmons started off with definite intent against his old team, and thumped Travis Demeza for a six and a four in the first over of the Black innings. He cruised to 44 before playing on to Collins, but a precedent had been set. Simon Jones fell short of a century, but Darren Dubb-Lynch made no such mistake and registered his 3rd First Class ton.
The Blacks reached 371 all out and took a lead of 256 into what proved the final innings of the game. The Blue batsmen played with improved grit and resolve the second time around, but the cause was too far lost for heroes. DeSilva stroked a superb half-century and Alex Crampton looked in good shape for his innings, but Richards prevailed once more, and completed the first 10-wicket haul of his career.
For a spinner who has struggled for a seeming eternity, the PDV Dome was pleasantly surprising venue for Richards to achieve the feat. Learning whilst bowling alongside his captain, George Roberts claimed 4 wickets of his own to stamp home the dominance of spin.
Cricket Web Blue 1st Innings 115 all out
Cricket Web Black 1st Innings 371 all out
Cricket Web Blue 2nd Innings 244 all out
Cricket Web Black won by an Innings and 12 runs.
But it will get better, I'm sure 
