Anson started their first game of the season with a nod to the old as the new captain oversaw a win by 120 runs against Red Star.
Both teams held a minute silence to the late great Alf Harrison before the match started. A fitting tribute and so was the 248 for 6 that Anson put on the board. They were a far cry away from that when they were reduced to 4 for 2 but a 93 from Luke Edwards steadied the ship. Looking assured and smashing some monster sixes knocked the wind out of a spirited yet inexperienced Red Star. He should have got a hundred but surely it won't be long.
Steve Redway, Chris James, Mike Green and Hugh Henry put in a fantastic bowling display and the result never looked in doubt. Steve continued his excellent bowling of last term and Anson will be desperate to sign up Mike Green who's left arm over bowling was the best eight over spell to not see a wicket for many a year. He came so close but Paul dropped a Champagne Moment contender on the last ball of Green's toil. Run outs looked always on the cards as the spike-less batman looked more like Christopher Dean than Chris Gayle.
So Anson get off to a flying start and with players coming back they go on to Rayleigh Fairview in high spirits.
Anson St George v Red Star Red Star won the toss and elected to field.
Anson St George 248/6
Luke Edwards 93
Paul Hurworth 72 Not Out
Ian Attridge 21
A. Baig 3-26
Red Star 128 all out
Steve Redway 3-20
Hugh Henry 2-8
Man of the match - Luke
Dick of the day - Paul
Champagne Moment - Mark James' diving spot and pick up which resulted in a run out.
