It had been a team effort to get the Snowshill Road pitch anywhere near ready - thanks to all who contributed - and with a green looking wicket many thought the skipper winning the toss would gladly give their opponent first use of the track.

Captain for the day, Adam Smallman, defied routine - backing his experienced top 6 - and following the coin landing in his favour decided the home team would bat. It was no surprise that opening batsmen Keyte and Williams found it tough going, with balls of a good length at times exploding. Keyte particularly brave in pursuit of survival took the odd body blow, but departed with the score on 11 from 8 overs. What followed was an aggressive, measured and talented battering of the British Broadcasting finest. Matt Phillips - a maturing and enigmatic young batsmen - showed again his hunger for runs and crease occupation. His 70 from 43 balls changed the direction of the Broadway innings. Barbadian player, Chioke Payne, entered the fray at his usual number 4 and set course on one of the most aggressive and cleanly hit centuries seen at BCC for many a year.

Payne and Phillips mixed big hitting with turnover of the strike brilliantly and shared a 120 run partnership. When Phillips departed - his 70 following up a league ton only a week or so ago - other Broadway batsmen stayed and supported Payne. Pedley and Smallman were both disciplined and hit it clean. Payne retired on 101 not out to enable two promising under 16s in to enjoy a bat. Chioke had smashed his maiden Broadway century off only 60 balls, including seven 6s. Skipper Smallman stuck around through to 40 overs, unbeaten on 25, Broadway having posted a competitive 251-6.

Following a delicious tea prepared by the Treasurer's wife, BBC Midlands began their chase and all could see it wouldn't be a forgone conclusion, with some fine experience and stokeplay in their top 5. Skipper Robin Drake in particular ensured punishment was delivered to anything off line or length. He top scored with a fine 42. In truth though as the rate climbed and Broadway's fielding and bowling remained calm and good enough, the visitors had to launch an attack that would either propel them to victory, or lead to a capitulation. The latter was assured by a remarkable spell of bowling from 16 year old Sam Donoghue. Sam claimed his first 5 for and hat-trick in a remarkable spell of accurate seam bowling, taking 5-28 from his 6 middle over effort. There was no answer now for the BBC. Their innings ended all out for 111 - a good set of gents, friendly and fond of a post game refreshment irrespective of the result. Special mention to 12 year old Oliver Timperley who played his first ever game of adult cricket and took a wicket with his first ball. A future star.