If I can dream of a warmer sun… then I’d kindly ask it to stop ghosting us. But while the skies stayed grey, the 2XI lit up the scoreboard like a Vegas slot machine — jackpot! 
Dave De Jong went full “Master Blaster” mode, dropping a ton and racking up a ridiculous 220 points to win the Player of the Week. If you triple-captained him, treat yourself to a smug little strut.
Joe Robertson also joined the run-fest with a majestic 184-run opening stand — the kind of partnership that makes bowlers reconsider their life choices.
Meanwhile, the other three teams… well, they all embraced the spirit of “second place” with varying degrees of enthusiasm.
Dan Swann gave it a go for the 4XI with a tidy half-century and 102 points, but Wickford had other ideas. Spoilsports.
Manager of the Week was tighter than a pair of skinny jeans in a heatwave — Andy Freeman edged out Harry Robinson by just 5 points (625 to 620).
But plot twist: Harry still stretches his lead at the top to 255 points. Is he catchable? Maybe. Is it likely? Let’s just say… While I can stand, while I can walk, while I can dream… oh please let my dream come true, right now. 
That’s your midweek morsel — short, sharp, and served with a wink. Full-fat “bifta” coming Friday. Until then, keep your pads dry and your dreams ridiculous.