Weekend May 6th

Sunday            Pegasus                    241-6
                       Canvey Island           140 all out

Canvey Island lost by 101 runs

 The Canvey Island Cricket Club season started with more of a whimper than a bang on Sunday as they slumped to a crushing defeat at the hands of Pegasus. A lack of match practice was evident in all departments as Canvey were comprehensively out- batted, out-bowled and out-fielded. Things started badly for the Islanders as the Pegasus opening pair cruised to a 134 run partnership before the initial breakthrough was made, Ben Davis removing B. Francis for 73. However, M. Sayers with an unbeaten 122 remained untroubled and despite a penetrative spell of 3 for 29 from Paul Ward, guided Pegasus to a mammoth 241 from their 40 overs. The Canvey reply got off to a terrible start, with three batsmen back in the pavilion before the end of the tenth over. Too many of the Islanders' batsmen contributed to their own downfalls with succession of poor shots. Only a defiant 63 not out from all-rounder Richie Burrill saw Canvey pass the 100-mark. N. King wrapped things up for Pegasus, claiming 4 for 32 in the process. With the league season commencing next weekend, Canvey will be hoping that they can shake off the ring-rustiness, which was all too characteristic in this disappointing display.