Devon County Seniors Cricket Club

A fine century from Bob Eames (107) and good support from Macey, Stanton & Theedom gave Devon a healthy 211 for 4 (40 overs) Berman, Rosey & Page made inroads, two fine stumpings & a run out by John Goodwin left Wiltshire 29 runs short, and a QF v Wales.

*Suffolk have pulled out of the QF on Thursday August 5th, and Devon have been offered their place to play WALES (a)

** Should Devon wish to take part in the 'Vase' Competition, teams finishing 9 10 11 will have a bye into the QF's and a home fixture Thursday AUGUST 5th (H)

A steaming hot day at Bovey Tracey CC meant winning the toss was vital …. After completing the hard part Devon batted first amassing 221-9, Flicker 51 and Kennard 39 got us off to a good start and then Steve Harris with a beautifully timed innings of 64no left the Gloucestershire fielders toiling. Despite losing an early wicket Gloucestershire made progress into the total, and at 100-1 the game was in the balance, but Devon bowled and fielded with great skill and finally worked their way through the batting order, Harris 3-33 completing his all-round performance and Gloucestershire were bowled out for 193. Devon winning by 28 runs.

TEAM: L-R TOP  Chappell, Botton, Gaza, Floyer, A.Rose, Western (Umpire)                                                                    L-R BOTTOM  Lambert, Kennard, Flicker, Matthews (Capt') Clarke (wkt) Harris, Price

Unchartered territory, but a sizeable pay gap between Men (24-100,000) & Women (36-15,000) Overs are out, 10 sets of 10 balls, bowlers may bowl 5 or 10 balls in a row, with a MAX 20. Batsmen to be called  'Batters'  with SKY SPORTS coverage of 18 matches, simulcast on BBC 2 and the red button. According to the ECB 350,000 tickets have been sold, and grounds to average at least 60% full

O'50's 2nd XI v DORSET (a)  at Wimborne on Thursday July 29th...a little light on bowling it seems!..Ian Hayter  07961-918868

Please remember that the Friendly XI is open to all members who just want to play a game of cricket...Still require players for 30/7 ( 2 players please)

Friendly XI Fixtures:

***Friday July30                     DEVON v Somerset (h)                          Hatherleigh                  12-00           

Sept' 2/3rd or 9/10th              DCSCC v Devon Dumplings                        TBC                        12-30

Friendly XI v Somerset (h) at Hatherleigh CC on Friday July 30th from:  Dave Hart (Capt')  Mike Seal (Wkt)  Martin Wright, Roy Page, Stephen Reynolds, Robert Blackwell, Robin Lambert, Tom Stanton (8)...meet at ground 11am...Start 12...40 overs

For more information or to book a place please contact Nick Gaywood:
T: 01242 680299 or M: 07793 558132 oe E: ng@desertspringscricket.com
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