Tom (Year 7), playing for the U12A, managed to amass 248 runs in two matches on consecutive days without being dismissed, chasing down two big totals.
Having been set 167 for victory against Tiffin on Friday, and with wickets falling at regular intervals at the other end, Tom hit an incredible 145 not out and the game was won inside 14 overs. Tom who is currently representing Middlesex ( and batting at number 11) had never before hit a fifty, and the ferocity combined with strong technique he demonstrated in this onslaught was extraordinary.
The next day against Latymer Upper, again chasing down a decent score of 147 from 20 overs, Tom his first ball for an enormous six over square leg. 11 overs later, the game was won and he finished 103 not out to the astonishment of on lookers. Credit too must go to Dougie who acted as a perfect foil. I hope Middlesex realise that he is perhaps a little wasted that low down in the order, and we look forward to watching him continue to develop as he goes through the school.
Mr Fuller, Year 7 coach and Head of Politics