In a match fought in the shadow of a majestic 11th century castle, the Vatican cricket team claims a hard-won victory.On Monday July 1, the Vatican cricket team faced off against St Mary’s University, a Catholic institution based in Twickenham, London.
The Vatican opened the batting. They hit well and consistently, with an excellent final push that took their total to 136 for 5. Once they had taken their first wicket, however, the Vatican bowlers were able to ratchet up the pressure, forcing an increasing number of dot balls. The game was on a knife-edge until the very last over, with the British side ultimately coming up just five runs short, with a total of 131 for 5.
The visit was part of the preparation for the squad’s next match, a clash on Wednesday with the King’s XI at the royal residence of Windsor Castle.