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It's subscription time for Brigands and Friends of Broadhalfpenny Down and the good news is that subscription rates have been kept at 2025 levels. Annual playing members' subscriptions are £75, discounted to £15 for youths and full-time students. Match fees are £15 per match or £7 for youths and students, and £7 for T20 matches. Non-playing Members, and Friends, subscriptions are £15 for the year. Please consider setting up a standing-order, paying monthly, or becoming a Life-Member with a charitable donation of £1,000. The club’s account for payments is: Broadhalfpenny Brigands CC Sort Code 77 50 12 Account Number 31225668 Brigands, and cricket lovers, can support Broadhalfpenny Down by buying from the online shop or making a donation (with gift aid available) via the website.

The Broadhalfpenny Brigands committee has been busy this Winter. Since the annual general meeting in October 2025, they have overhauled key parts of the ground operation. Equipment has been serviced. Old netting has been taken down and removed. A new hot water tank has been installed, while upgrades to electrics and the kitchen have made the pavilion more reliable for match days and events. Outside, the outfield has responded to the quieter months. It has grown well and looks green and healthy as the club moves towards the start of the season in April. The Bat & Ball is being refurbished and is due to be finished in good time for the new campaign. A fuller note will go to members before the first fixtures, but for now the message is simple: thank you. The committee have pushed the work on through the off-season, with support from grounds staff Mark, Dennis, Cyril and Gail, plus Tracy in Events and other volunteers who have turned up, pitched in and kept things moving. When the first ball is bowled, the cradle of cricket will be at it's beautiful best. A winter of content; from the AGM in October through to pavilion improvements in November and December, Bat & Ball refurbishments in January, and Winter ground preparations in February.

We wish Brigands legend and former Dom Rock Trophy winner, Pete Tomkins, a speedy recovery from illness. We look forward to seeing him on Broadhalfpenny Down soon.

With the ICC T20 World Cup Final this week, we thought we would share 20 reasons why Broadhalfpenny Down remains one of cricket’s most charming stages, where history hangs in the air, and the scorebook reveals a few surprises. Hambledon’s heyday in the 1750s to 1770s turned this patch of downland into cricket's proving ground, with big matches drawing vast crowds and even bigger wagers as cricket began to take itself seriously. Brian Shattock’s fastest century took just 52 balls against Lord’s Taverners in August 1968. It was even more remarkable as Shattock arrived with his side in trouble at 10 for four and proceeded to crash 158 in 65 minutes, with 27 boundaries and a club-record eight sixes. John Floyd’s fastest fifty in 1986 was absurd. Against Rioteers, he reached 50 in 19 balls, a blur of six sixes, three fours, and two singles, and still allowed himself time to playhimself in; his fifty included eight dot balls, and he batted out a maiden! James Dingemans produced the most dominant innings ever seen on the ground in July 1996 v Saints, reaching 100 with the total on 112 for one, of which eight were extras. At the other end that day, opener Ashley Mote faced 43 consecutive dot balls before his only scoring shot: a three. A serene Brigands’ batting display came in May 2025 against Sons of Bacchus, when Lee Gray, Matt Sabben-Clare, Adam Jay, and Jim Morris chased down a target of 222 without losing a wicket. The match report claimed the Brigands "could have chased down 333, or 444, that day" the openers played that well. No one else has matched Ian Inskip’s best bowling of 9 for 51 in 1966 v Hampshire Mechanics. No one else has surpassed Gerry Northwood’s innings of 161 against the Gentlemen of Windsor in 2003. The home dressing room is notoriously lopsided because so many players insist on squeezing into the coveted “all-rounders’ corner”. Two all-rounders stand above all others; in 1977, Bernard Marshall became the only Brigand to complete the double of 300 runs and 30 wickets in a season (Graham Peach came close, twice). In 2009, Dexter Small became the only player to score a hundred and take five wickets in the same match. Only two Brigands have passed 700 runs in a season: Andrew Burns in 1998 and Dave Henderson in 2025. Ewan Lovett-Turner is the only batter to have scored seven consecutive half-centuries (the last one a hundred) for the Brigands, a feat he achieved in England's Ashes-winning year of 2005. The biggest batting collapse arrived in June 2002 when Lobsters CC, cruising at 170 without loss, lost eight wickets for 10 runs in 42 balls. Some overs are expensive, and some don’t seem to end. R Wood once conceded 26 in a single over v Winchester College in July 1981, the sequence reading 6, 2, 6, 6, 6, wicket. In 2021, Hill and Waller-Davis somehow managed to bowl 17 balls in a single over for Vagabonds. Mike Beardall’s 49 wickets in 2007 remains the record for most dismissals in a season, but T Thomson’s six five-wicket hauls in 1983 stands out as a bowling feat unlikely to be beaten in the record books. In 1961, 611 runs were scored in an afternoon in the match between Brigands and the Lord’s Taverners; a “dazzling day” as the newspaper headlines had it. Brigands' constitution dictates that matches should be played within a six-hit of a drinking establishment, which helps explain why, against Stansted Park, the club wheeled out a drinks cart stocked with gin and tonic and beer for players and officials. During the pandemic, Chairman Nick Harris’s pre-match speeches became as familiar as the public health briefings: a welcome for the opposition, a slice of history, the rules of safe Covid cricket, and exactly when, and when not, to reach for the hand sanitiser. They were informative and oddly inspirational. A Matt cartoon, donated by Nigel Lovett-Turner and with the permission of the legendary cartoonist, was presented to the "player of the match" in the season of Covid restrictions. The place is kept alive by the people who tend it. Harry Bates served as groundsman for 37 years from 1987 to 2024, with Nina by his side for most of them. “My trainee assistant,” Harry would say. Harry went viral twice: in a 125,000-view social media post by Cricket District in 2022 and in the "The Final Cut" video, with 100,000 views on YouTube. New Year’s Day cricket has its own mythology here. In 1929 it was so cold that players and spectators repeatedly fled to the Bat & Ball to warm up on ale, whisky and rum, until the pub was said to have been drunk dry. In 2000, the game began at midnight, but was halted after the first ball because of bad light, and resumed the following morning. In 2022, The Times noted how “history filled the air” as "cricket was played with a pink ball on a plastic pitch". Even the toss comes with built-in heritage: the coin often used at Broadhalfpenny Down is a George III halfpenny dated 1772. Broadhalfpenny Down seems to have its own weather. Rain often appears to circle the ground rather than settle on it, and even on the greyest afternoons, there is frequently a glowing, lithium sunset to the west over the Hambledon valley. In 2022, MCC featured Broadhalfpenny Down and its 250th anniversary on the back of its membership pass, whilst Fullers, the landlords of the adjacent Bat and Ball pub, brewed a special "1772" IPA beer to mark the anniversary. King Charles once used Broadhalfpenny Down to land his helicopter, Borat learnt to play cricket here, and Kane Williamson visited Broadhalfpenny Down the day after New Zealand won the World Test Championship Mace. Have we missed anything you think is worthy of this list? Let us know in the comments. Facts and feats, from King Charles, the Burns family, Kane Williamson, serene batting, Harry Bates, Borat, James Dingemans, the toss with a 1772 halfpenny coin, Dexter Small, New Year's Day cricket, Covid speeches, Bernard Marshall, 1772 beer, and the MCC red book. With thanks to the brilliant photographers who have allowed us to use their work, including Ryan Pierse, Dave Bodymore, Russell Sachs, and Dave Vokes.

The new pavilion was opened on 22 June 1999, after years of planning, fundraising, and construction. The old "hutt" had been outgrown, and facilities no longer met Hampshire League standards, so a new pavilion was commissioned. Initial plans met with objections from some, including former journalist Ashley Mote. Almost two years later, friends, donors, and supporters gathered on a Tuesday midsummer evening for champagne and speeches.

Only 9 weeks to go until the start of the village cricket season at Broadhalfpenny Down. There are some enticing and diverse new fixtures; The Refreshers, Birmingham Unicorns, and Shipwreck all make their first pilgrimage to the birthplace of First Class cricket. We host Wellington Wanderers from New Zealand on their UK tour, and welcome back the Strolling Optimists from Oxfordshire after a long absence from the Down. Other than that, it's familiar foes and friendly faces, including two T20 evening games against Hambledon and Stansted Park. The prize match against The Authors takes place on 19th July, the much-loved Vice Presidents Match is on Wednesday 29th July against Whitchurch, and a 250th Anniversary match against Chertsey will take place on Sunday 6th September, where you can expect a speech that involves Lumpy Stevens and that Third Stump. What a season to look forward to, and a hat-tip to Guy Ladenburg for a well-curated fixture list.

A Spring game against The Saints in 2008, Matt Sturman and Glen Duggan walking towards the pavilion, and Mike Beardall and Graham Peach batting with slip fielders waiting. Nina is scoring, with Harry by her side, of course. Picture credit Alamy

It's January, it's cold and wet; here's a look back at some of the best bits from Summer 2025 at Broadhalfpenny Down. You'll see some familiar faces, some cricket action, and some behind-the-scenes footage courtesy of our friends at Spice Productions. Annual 2025

On a balmy day in 2022, we hosted a match with a "pink ball on a plastic pitch" and where, as Ivo Tennant described, "history filled the air". Mike Beardall even scaled the Monument for the team photo. Broadhalfpenny Down has hosted some memorable New Year's Day cricket matches

Pathe News was on hand to capture the famous match between The Eskimos and The Invalids in 1929 ... the match was interrupted by horses and hounds, on a bitterly cold day. When the players and spectators retired to the Bat and Ball Inn, they drank it dry of beer, rum, and whisky. We are lucky that footage survives, almost a century later. Video licensed with permission from British Pathe

A merry Christmas and a happy New Year to all Brigands, players, and supporters! Since the end of the playing season, the pavilion has been deep-cleaned, and the kitchen is now fully equipped and able to meet the required hygiene standards for events. Next is improving plumbing and electrics, and huge thanks to Tracy Murley for leading this work. Mark Smith, Dennis Blake, and Pete Tomkins have done a superb job on the square and the outfield, having given both a major end-of-season overhaul which should set us up very well for the new season. Anyone who has been to the ground recently will see that it is looking in fine fettle. We have also invested in a major service of the Hayter outfield mower which hopefully will ensure we are able to get at least another couple of seasons from the machine. Please pay all Playing or Non-Playing Annual Subscriptions to the Hon Treasurer by 31st March. Subscriptions are going to be held again this year at £75 for Playing and £15 for Non Playing members.

Local photographer Dan Bennett from Havant, shared this incredible shot of star trails in the night sky that he took at Broadhalfpenny Down. The light from the Bat & Ball helped to illuminate the pavilion, and the camera mounted on a tripod and looking North was, as Dsan describes, on a "particularly cold evening". A beautifully composed shot.

2026 sponsorships are now open. Align your brand with a historic charity that welcomes thousands of cricket-loving adults each season and inspires supporters around the world. From matchday experiences to highly visible branding on our ground and materials, we offer meaningful ways to give back—and be seen. Why partner with us? Reach engaged fans: 60+ matches each season, plus weddings, parties and visitors to the cradle of cricket. Real visibility: Website and social channels reaching 1,000+ monthly unique adults—and growing. Heritage halo: Support a community amateur sports club safeguarding a historic ground for future generations. Flexible packages: Opportunities from £30 to suit individuals, SMEs and national brands. 2026 Opportunities 1) Matchday Partner — from £150 Sponsor a fixture such as The Authors match, or our unique 250th anniversary of the third stump celebration. Includes: Match sponsorship rights, tea for up to 6 people on the day, and acknowledgment on our website and printed fixture card 2) Fixture Card Patron — £150 for 2 years Follow in Classic FM’s footsteps: add your logo or dedication to our printed fixture card for two full seasons. 3) Marquee Sponsor — £300 Your branding, our marquee. Includes: prominent placement with your own artwork throughout selected events. 4) Stumps Sponsor — £200 for 3 years Put your logo on the new stumps and be part of every wicket for three seasons. 5) Match Ball Donor — £30 Choose your game and donate the official match ball. A simple, high-impact way to show support and receive an acknowledgment on the website. You can keep the ball at the end of the match too! 6) Club Sponsor (3-Year Partnership) — POA Become our headline partner for three seasons. As we did with Land Rover, we’ll tailor the package to your objectives—for example: front-of-club designation, multi-channel branding (ground, digital, print), experiential access for clients/staff, exclusive content, and community impact storytelling. Let’s co-create something memorable. 7) Celebration Partner (Fizz & Festivities) — POA We’re seeking a new Celebration Partner to elevate our big moments. In the past, Veuve Clicquot and Hambledon Vineyard have provided bottles of fizz for prizes and presentations. Ideal for premium drinks brands looking for tasteful visibility and association with heritage cricket and hospitality. New for 2026: Entrance Signage We’re installing new entrance signage this year. If you’d like your brand featured at the gateway to the ground, let’s talk. Make it yours Once they are gone, they are gone. We’re happy to tailor benefits (e.g., additional tickets, digital shout-outs, on-site promo, YouTube channel promotion, sight-screen sponsorship) to meet your goals. Ready to discuss? Please contact any member of the Committee via our Contacts page to reserve your opportunity or design a bespoke package. Together, we’ll keep this historic ground thriving, and put your brand at the heart of it. Some of our friends and supporters ...

Bryan Burns profiles the legendary Bernard Marshall, the Brigands great all-rounder At the end of the season, with the ground put to bed, and cricketers are getting ready to hibernate. At the end-of-season dinner at the Bat and Ball, the statisticians having completed their analysis, club trophies are presented; best bowler, best batter, yes, but no one has matched the all-round performance of Bernard Marshall in 1977 when he took 30 wickets and scored 300 runs in a season. His figures were 361 runs at an average of 30.1 and 30 wickets at 10.9. And no one has approached those achievements since. As a Royal Naval Chaplain Bernard joined HMS MERCURY in 1973 and quickly established himself in the Brigands. He took over running the Club in 1974 when the role was not just Chairman, but included Secretary and Fixtures! Bernard was already a playing member of MCC, but he loved his Brigands cricket and became a key player for several years whilst at MERCURY including that outstanding season of 1977. Bernard was great fun, an engaging character with a wicked sense of humour. Not least in 1973 when the match against London New Zealand started at 1130. As morning service in the little converted Nissen hut of a church at MERCURY progressed, Bernard suddenly announced that there would be no sermon that day as the cricket at Broadhalfpenny had an early start which he wasn’t going to miss. And it was in that little church he christened our daughter Katherine who, having clearly picked up the cricket influence, became the Brigands scorer on many of the Westcountry tours. It was on one of these in 1990 that Bernard once again joined us for two matches down in Devon. On retiring from the Royal Navy he became the vicar of Ashford Hill near Newbury and quickly established a Brigands fixture there, one that has been renewed in the past few seasons. He was also able to indulge one of his great passions, horseracing, by taking on the role of honorary Chaplain of Newbury racecourse. Bernard, sadly, died in 2003 but a full Brigands XI and a 12th Man were present at his funeral.             Bernard (right) and the author relaxing on tour in Devon in 1990

Portsdown View, part of Connaught Care, is thrilled to be forging a relationship with Broadhalfpenny Down. Many of their residents have enjoyed cricket in their earlier years, and this collaboration will provide opportunities for them to enjoy seasonal matches and help them feel socially connected with club members.

Broadhalfpenny Down has hosted Blind & Viusally Impaired cricket for many years. The Primary Club Memorial Cup Final was played in 2017 on an excellent day. The match day programme had a tribute to Charles Ronayne of Metro, Northants and Essex Tigers. The cricket started with Justin Hollingsworth of Warwickshire, cup winners in 5 of the past 6 seasons, winning the toss and asking Sussex to bat first. The openers only managed one boundary before both falling victim to Asif Ali in his first spell, with a bowled and an lbw. His brother then chipped in, shortly afterwards, with a run out to dismiss Dave Daniels and leave Sussex wobbling a little on 41 for 3. Dan Field had come to the crease at two down and had now had time to settle and so bring his excellent form from the season into the middle. He kept the strike carefully during a partnership of 58 for the fifth wicket; ended only when Luke Sugg ran out Ian Morris, but Dan’s domination continued to the end as Matt Greenhough sacrificed his wicket with a run out to allow Dan to score 2 off the last ball and finish on 121 having struck a six and fourteen fours. This places him fourth on the all time list of top scorers in the cup final; the last three finals having now produced four big hundreds, when only one had been managed before that. The second innings started in exactly the opposite way to the Sussex innings as the Bears captain, Justin Hollingsworth, looked to score quickly from the first ball, he raced to 28, with a six and three boundaries, before being bowled in Dave Daniels’ opening spell. This was 46 for 1 with the Bears well ahead of the rate and the scoring did not slow when Nathan Foy joined Luke Sugg in the middle as he sped to 20 from just eight balls before trying to repeat the shot that had earned him a six over square leg only to be caught by the well placed Joe Harrison just inside the rope. So 77 for 2, but with two big hitters gone the game seemed well balanced as Luke Sugg looked to try and repeat Dan’s feat of controlling the innings. At the half way stage the Bears were on 97/3 well ahead of the 64/3 Sussex had posted at the same stage but soon after the break lost two wickets with the score on 100, Luke caught by Dave Daniels on the full and then Hassan Ali bowled by Dave Daniels; at 100 for 5 their chance of winning had gone it seemed. Chris Styles scored a few including two good boundaries and the reliable Mark Turnham also reached double figures but no one else was able to score and the innings finished in less than 21 overs with the difference in scores being 61. The day ended in front of the excellent pavilion, with Peter Tuke, the chairman of the Broadhalfpenny Down Preservation Trust, assisted by Pete Sugg from the BCEW cricket committee handing the cup to the winning captain, trophies to all the players & officials, and the man of the match awards to the two worthy winners, Dan Field (Partially Sighted) & David Daniels (Total). Blind & Visually Impaired Cricket in Hambledon, Photo Credits Paul Jacobs and David Henderson

The season closed in style at the Bat & Ball in Hambledon, where a good-humoured crowd gathered for the end-of-season awards dinner. Proceedings began with the President's Grace, then a heartfelt thanks to the umpires, scorers, and organisers whose steady work made the summer’s fixtures run as smoothly as a well‑rolled wicket. A commemorative stump was presented to new donor Ray Mead, marking his support for the club’s future. On to the silverware. Dave Henderson took the Nigel Lovett‑Turner batting trophy after a season of composed run‑making; Neil Wood claimed the Bowrel Bowl for his 29 wickets, Rafi Abdeen was named Young(ish) Player of the Season, and the prestigious Dom Rock trophy went to Paul Whittle, saluting the kind of behind‑the‑scenes graft every club relies on. There was sparkle beyond the trophies: a lively Champagne Raffle, a bottle of red wine spilled whilst demonstrating a golf swing, a neatly judged speech by Gerry Northwood, and Taylor’s Port was awarded to Jim Morris and Steve Blackburn for their services to Broadhalfpenny Down (and to Port Drinking), which was met with broad smiles. The consensus was simple and sincere: a notably good year; sunshine galore, more runs than ever, and more friends to share it with.

At this year's Club Dinner, Clive Barnett, President, said the following grace. With profuse apologies to Sir Henry Newbolt:   There's a breathless hush on the Down tonight —Ten to make and the match to win —A turning pitch and a blinding light,Three overs to play and Mike Beardall in.And it's not for the sake of a stripey jacket,Or the selfish hope of a season's fame,But Hendo’s hand on his shoulder smote"Play up, Bearders! And play the game!"   This is the word that year by yearWhile in her place the Brigands are setEvery one of her sons must hear,And none that hears it dare forget.This DT, Gerry and Jim with joyful mindBear through life like a torch in flame,And falling fling to Richie behind —"Play up, Brigand! And play the game!"   Dear Lord,   For fine wine, good food and grand company, we give you thanks.   Amen

On 23 September 1771, amidst the flint and flannel of Georgian Surrey, a bat was raised, not in triumph, but in challenge. It was wider than any before it, and it would change the game forever. The incident came during a “Great Match” between Hambledon and Chertsey, played for high stakes and higher honour. At the crease for Chertsey was Thomas"Daddy" White of Reigate, though some whispers still speak of “Shock” White of Brentford. Regardless of which White it was, the bat he brought with him stretched across the stumps like a gatepost, “fully as wide as the wicket itself”. There was, at the time, no law forbidding it. Cricket was still nascent, its laws written more in gentlemen’s agreement than ink. Yet the Hambledon players, led by their fast-bowling talisman Thomas Brett, saw not innovation, but sacrilege. Contemporary accounts speak of a bat seized mid-match, spirited away to a carpenter, or perhaps simply whittled down under duress. Hambledon would win the match by a single run: 218 to Chertsey’s 217. But it was not the final score that endured. Two days later, on 25 September, the Hambledon Club convened in serious mood. Brett, joined by captain Richard Nyren and batsman-batmaker John Small, drafted a motion that would become immortal; “In view of the performance of one White of Ryegate on September 23rd, that ffour and quarter inches shall be the breadth forthwith.” And so it was, signed into the minutes, and eventually, into law. Though it would take three years for the rule to find its formal place in the Laws of Cricket, the line had been drawn. The bat’s width was set at 4.25 inches, and there it has remained for more than 250 years. Brigands' own Guy Ladenburg has become the lastest player to sport a commemorative Broadhalfpenny Down bat. Only 10 were ever made, and all are four and quarter inches wide.

A warmer summer and a series of flatter wickets produced a season more suited to the Brigands batters. Across the campaign, they amassed 4,224 runs for the loss of 162 wickets, conceding 3,973 in return while taking 168 wickets. The number of runs scored per wicket is increasing, up from an average of 21.5 between 2020 and 2024, to 24.8 during the Summer of 2025. There were nine victories for the Brigands, together with six defeats and seven draws, one of those a last-ball finish. Two Sundays and two midweek T20s were washed away by rain. Brigands batted first 12 times, winning 5 of those games by bowling out the opposition, and batted second 10 times, winning 4 games chasing. Despite the better batting conditions, there was no marked increase in drawn matches. Jake Peach ended with a batting average of 102.67, even loftier than Don Bradman’s immortal 99.94, and, for good measure, topped the bowling averages as well. He also bowled the most economical spell with his 1 wicket for 3 runs off 3 overs against the Stragglers of Asia. Dougie Henderson was the only other Brigand whose batting average exceeded his age (33.75 v 20). Guy Ladenburg supplied late-season fireworks, blasting the fastest 30 in Brigands history, and closing with 277 runs and 18 wickets. The “double” of 300 runs and 30 wickets remains elusive, but Ladenburg and Peach combined to break the all-time record for a seventh-wicket stand in their 110 against Hambledon. The familiar names rose to the top of the charts once again: Dave Henderson as leading batter with a record 702 runs and Neil Wood as leading bowler with 29 wickets. There were 22 ducks, including first ballers for Jim Morris, Steve Blackburn, Rob Manson, and Paul Whittle, who finished the season averaging over 7 and just behind Mark Flewitt, who averaged 7.4. There were 22 half-centuries too, the most stylish courtesy of Matt Saben-Clare and Lee Gray whose unbeaten opening stand of 170 ended when they graciously retired to let Adam Jay and Jim Morris have a bat. Sixes were fewer this season; Dougie Henderson struck the most with seven, just ahead of Dave Turner on six. Ladenburg hit 3 sixes in one over, and was involved in more run outs than any other Brigand. Neil Wood and Dave Turner were the most loyal and played the most games (19). More batters were used than in previous years; at least 9 were used in 18 of the 22 games, and artificial intelligence was used for the first time to help rotate the batting orders. In the field, Brigands took 60 catches with Dave Henderson, Gerry Northwood, and Lee Gray the most reliable. Seven wicket keepers were used across the season, Charlie Peach took the best stumping, but Rupert Preece’s tidy glove work marked him out as the safest pair of hands behind the stumps. Rafi Abdeen (12 wickets at 17 apiece) and Mike Beardall (15 wickets at an average of 38) made an impact, though it was John Dennis who claimed the season’s sole five-wicket haul (as well as a 3 for 19 off 7 overs in his other appearance). Less effective bowlers included Dave Turner, who took a wicket every 77 balls at an average of 101 runs per wicket. Mo Ali didn't fare much better with a wicket every 54 balls and an average of 45. Ed Hands took himself off after 2 terrible overs against Stragglers of Asia, and Dougie Henderson conceded 11 runs off his first ball in Porto (5 wides and then a six). Dave Henderson bowled the most expensive over, conceding 22 in 6 balls against the Old Seagullians. Indeed, it was a good year to be a batter. Jake Peach finished with a batting average better than Bradman Harry Wolvine was one of 7 wicket keepers used this season Dougie Henderson, one of only 2 Brigands with a batting average higher than his age Dave Henderson and Neil Wood finished with the most runs and most wickets, respectively Best partnership of the season from Matt Saben-Clare and Lee Gray Note that runs per wicket includes the occasional away game, and slightly impacted by the number of T20 games in a season. Games that were cancelled due to adverse weather are excluded, whilst games that started but were abandoned are included as a "draw".