The side were eager and on-time for the match and ably led by their skipper M Gumpert who was so inspired to play that he turned up in his whites coming directly from his cousin's wedding in Norwich.

Following a Captains' discussion, Plough were batting. The Australians, Cake Jullienne and JJ McDougall opened up first to try and recreate or better their partnership from the previous week. It wasn't to be as JJ spooned a drive to cover first ball. There's always next week.

The pitch turned out to be two paced with variable bounce which made the going slow at the start of the innings. Angus Osborne looked good in what I can only describe was a Rob Quiney debut for Australia type of innings (the youngers reading should google what that means) before he too was through his shot too early. Plenty of runs around the corner for him though I am certain of it.

Jullienne and Gumpert then set about building a platform. Max was unusually contained in his innings, demonstrating either his desire to play a captain's knock, that the pitch was difficult, or that he was nursing a slight hangover. Perhaps a combination of all three. The two combined for a measured 88 run partnership before Max succumbed to one that cut in and kept very low, trapping him in front. Leo Nieboer batting out of his favoured opening position then joined Cake at the crease and the two batters when about working the 1s and 2s and putting the bad ball away.

That approach worked soundly for the duration of the innings with the writer being fortunate enough to reach 3 figures in the latter overs. Leo chasing consecutive half centuries fell victim trying to finish the innings with a 6, dismissed for a well compiled 44, with Cake finishing up on 115*.

VIEW FROM THE NON-STRIKER’S END — A CAKE TRIBUTE

Cake is without doubt too humble to properly articulate the sheer brilliance of his batting on Sunday, so I’ve asked to intervene on his behalf.

I’ve had the pleasure of watching Cake score 74 and 115* on consecutive Sundays — having my cake and eating it, as it were. And it’s been splendid, a joy to watch, but also an education for any opening batter out there.

His balance between back foot and front foot is perfect. He plays the ball late, under his eyes. He knows his scoring areas. He also knows his weaknesses — a key trait for any top order bat. And on Sunday, coming out to bat with him as he approached 50, I looked into the kind eyes of a man who had very clearly found his own rhythm and wasn’t going anywhere.

And he didn’t. During that period between 50 and 100, he knocked the air out of these boys. A beautiful thing to watch from the other end. They say too much cake makes you sick, which may be true in some cases, but not here. This was more succulent than any gateau I've ever had (and I've had some succulent bloody gateaus, mate). Hell, I didn’t even need any icing — just pure f*cking cake, baby. Stuff it down my gullet until I’m unconscious, please!

Honestly, though, the man is in lovely form. If you’re playing with him any time soon, be sure to bring along a fork (or just use your hands, like I do).

Plough then took the field with the ever-reliable Damon Greeney and guile of Hari Vignesh opening up. Both hit their lines but London Fields knew they had to score quickly and started with intent. A cracking one handed grab from Angus (surely a Third Man award contender) dismissed their opener off Viki's bowling before Plough turned to the leg spin of JJ and in-swing of leading wicket taker this season AJ Haque to turn the screws and that succeeded as London Field's chase stalled.

Youngster Sam Howes then bowled 7 terrific overs on the trot going for only 10 runs and nabbing a wicket. Then, in what then turned out to be bizarre scenes, London Fields started playing "hit-and-run" cricket which led to three run-outs and several more close shaves. With the victory all but secured, Gumpert turned to Angus who proceeded to take his first wicket for the club with his 2nd ball, and ensure the team had an early finish on a Sunday.

Overall, great team win, very well skippered by Max and everyone contributing to the team win. Onwards we go.

Match report from Alex Julienne AKA Cakey Two Eyes