First report Read the full match report of the first game of the season here [Word].

Artful Dodgers

Dodgers beat Superstars on Tuesday by 17 runs (Duckworth/Lewis) in a rain-affected curtain-raiser at Chiswick. Despite 50 from Pereira and 43 from Block, an up-beat Dodgers restricted the Tomatoheads to just 168-9, boosted in the field by stylish debutants Alex Luke and Matthew Taylor. Luke bagged three wickets and Cooper two. In reply, veterans McBarron and Benn had cruised to 38-0 in 11 overs against the cream of the Heads' pace attack before the weather closed in. Full report to follow.

Committee Meeting: Your Committee plans to meet on 28 April. If you have any issues you want discussed, please contact one of the Committee, namely John Adey, John Cooper, Andrew Crawford, Kim Matthews, Neil Benn or John Carr.

Volunteers wanted: A new club bat has been bought but it needs knocking in - properly. Any volunteers to help, please contact me.

Net success This year's nets down at the Oval have gone well with almost a 100% turn-out and nobody looking too out of shape. The final session is on Thursday 15 April and is now fully subscribed. If anyone wants to go on the reserve list please go to Nets 2004 to stake your claim.

Fixtures update The Cat informs me that the 'home' fixture against Buckhurst Hill has been confirmed for Sunday 23 May at Buckhurst Hill. We would have hosted the match but unfortunately all the Chiswick pitches are booked and Eltham has been sold and shut down.