Opener?

The season got underway today with an interclub match pitting players across the spectrum of the club against each other in a light hearted by keenly contested game. It was also an opportunity to introduce the younger members of our club to senior cricket and to get a look at some of the new players upon whom we will undoubtedly be pinning some hopes on for the forthcoming season.
Chasing 202 I opened the batting with Robins against Bear and SemiPro. I took to the crease with as much protection as possible, pads, gloves, helmet, arm guard, box and chest guard. I even wore a jumper in the searing heat just to add an extra layer to absorb some of the pace of SemiPro's bowling.
Little did I know that I would only face 3 or 4 balls from him whilst watching my strike partners get skittled at the other end. Standing at the non-striker's end is the best protection in the game.
46 runs later I played all round a straight one and made my way to the changing rooms having avoided the purchase of a jug. I must learn to convert a good start.
What was heartening was the display laid on by our youth players. Each of them produced some fine performances in the field and bowled well too. Their batting stood up pretty well with one in particular looking like he has a good future in the game.
"Now, where is the bar?"