While the marketing whiz-kids at the English Cricket Board claim credit for launching the popular 20 overs-a-side cricket format this year, Z/Yen can prove that it has been using the format for years (see Now and Z/Yens passim). This year's fixture with The Children's Society found us way out west (Perivale) for a glorious evening of close-fought cricket. Z/Yen were ahead of the game for most of the match, but a late-order collapse by Z/Yen (Ian Harris scored roughly nothing, going approximately first ball) followed by a late-order rally by the last few Children's Society batsmen, enabled the client team to win by 1 wicket with 10 balls to spare. The tension of a close ending was a new experience for most of the players. The crowd was still and hushed during the closing overs (they were probably asleep - Ed). Z/Yen's star performer this year was Giles Wright, who recorded 20+ runs (retired) and a stunning overhead catch which none of us quite believed at the time even though we'd seen it with our own eyes. Most importantly, players and spectators all thoroughly enjoyed the evening - even the press-ganged associates.