Come gather ’round ye lads and lasses, And listen to a tale of cricket matches. It was the Bathampton Sloths and Bear Flat Dads, In a contest that left the Sloths feeling sad.

The Sloths won the toss and batted first, But their batting woes left them at their worst. They only scored 124 in the twenty overs they played, A low score that left their fans dismayed.

Tom Harding and Lazarus fought hard, But the Bear Flat Dads’ bowling was on guard. The Sloths’ new players Brent and Leo, Showed promise, but it wasn’t enough to be a hero.

The Bear Flat Dads came out to bat, And they knew they had to be smarter than that. They played with discipline and patience, Their goal was to win with resilience.

The Sloths’ fielding was a sight to see, With some great catches, but they made some blunders with glee. Their captain, Howard, was inapt and out of touch, His decisions not making much of a clutch.

The Bear Flat Dads’ batsmen were in fine form, They were hitting boundaries and keeping the score warm. They showed great skill and determination, And the Sloths’ poor captaincy led to their devastation.

In the end, the Bear Flat Dads won with ease, Their performance was sure to please. They won by 8 wickets, with plenty of time to spare, The Sloths’ defeat left their fans in despair.

So, if ye ever watch a cricket match, Remember to pay attention to the captain’s dispatch. For in this game, it’s not just skill that counts, But the captain’s decisions that can amount.

The Sloths may have lost, but they showed some might, And they’ll be back to play another night. With new players and a captain who’s wise, They’ll be sure to come back and surprise.