Having lost the second team game against to the weather it was with some trepidation that the 1st’s travelled the route to Garblodisham with the sky looking more and more ominous. On arrival a slight drizzle started but the wicket on that pitch was well covered and all would depend on the state of the outfield. Eventually it was agreed on a 3pm start with the match reduced to 30 overs per side. Whilst waiting it was found that water had crept under the covers of Garboldisham’s other pitch and their 1st team Alliance game was abandoned, then news arrived that their 2nd team Alliance game v Norwich had also been called off and so it was fingers crossed for this game. When read to start Elmham lost the toss again and Garboldisham elected