Stroud B Vs Hawkesbury U15 K.O. Cup

All rounder James King starred as Stroud B won the K.O. Cup game and secured their first win of the season.Stroud B made a steady start to the match, before a fine second wicket stand of over 80 runs between James king (76 ret) and Charlie Morris 20, Stroud finally making a credible 138 for 2.

Hawkesbury, faced with a total 139 to win, came to the crease with attacking intent, but lost early wickets to the spin of James King (2-8) and the left arm seam of Sam Coldrick (1-3) finally reaching a total 82 for 6 in their 20 overs with E Sonnex top scoring with 31.

Slimbridge v Frocester A

A positive story from Slimbridge where both sides made a valiant attempt to play in the rain. limbridge scored 56 all out and Frocester were 20-0 when it was decided it was unsafe to continue. Slimbridge awarded the game to Frocester who were the far stronger side on the day and everyone went home happy for some sort of game.Slimbridge had a lad who has just arrived from Afghanistan playing his first game on grass and with a hard ball who impressed everyone with his natural ability. It was a credit to both teams the welcome and acceptance he was given.

Frocester B v Uley

Frocester 109 for 3 off 20 overs.Frocester got off to the worst possible start Losing Jack Utting in the first over, the Uley opening bowlers J.Opher (4.2.4.2) and D. Williams (4.3.1.0) bowled extremely tight opening spells and after 8 overs the Frocester score was on 12, however with the change of bowling the Frocester batsman Joe Stephens (29) and Matt Tuck (34) increased the scoring rate and with Nick Louth (15 not out) and Jack Vernon (11 not out) posted a total of 109 for 3 wickets, Uleys other wicket taker was G Poultney (3.0.28.1)

Frocester got off to the best possible start when Alex Atkinson (4.1.7.4) bowled the dangerous J. Opher in his first over, none of the following Uley batsmen got to grips with tight bowling and fielding of the other Frocester team and they were bowled out for 48 in the 17th over.
The other Frocester wicket takers were Mark Glew (3.0.7.1), Alistair Bolton (4.1.18.1), Sam Jones (3.0.8.2), Pete Old (3.1.4.1) and Joe Stephens 1 ball 1 wicket.

Cam B U15s V Slimbridge U15s

A lovely June evening saw Slimbridge U15s kick off the league season at old friends Cam. Cam batting first got off to the worst possible start losing opener Brand to a fine swinging delivery from Nabi. Robertson (24) stroking the ball well supported well by Rice saw Cam begin to recover. Alex Holden bowled a fine spell of 4 overs taking 2 for 12 who was supported well by Henry Knight’s spin and Jake Paget’s pace. Malpass tried to inject some urgency in the late order with a positive 29*. Ralph Morgan and Will Skuse picked up a wicket each as cam finished on 89 for 6. Skipper Stephen Thomas, U13 Michael Tait, Keabetswe and Will Davies all fielded with skill and enthusiasm.
When Slimbridge started their reply they were checked by four miserly overs from Rice. Openers Henry Knight (9) and Charlie York (34) put on a good steady 35 for the first wicket. Malpass picked up two wickets to put Cam on top. Will Skuse (11) helped add some momentum to the innings but Charlotte Pretty ripped the heart out of the Slimbridge innings with 3 quick wickets Enter Nabi (12*)who followed up his outstanding bowling with three brutal blows to see the vistors home for a 5 wicket win. Both teams are to be congratulated for a super game played in the right spirit.

Stroud found runs scoring difficult against Slimbridge’s eager attack and keen fielding. Nabi (4-1-6-1) led the attack well and nobody looked comfortable against him. The first wicket came when Keabetswe took a fine catch off Alex Holden. Ralph Morgan ripped out the heart of the visitor’s batting with 3 wickets in an over. Jake Paget led the side well in the field and took two catches as well taking a wicket. Henry Knight took a wonderful tumbling catch and Will Davies held on to a fierce drive. Stroud finally finished on 58 all out. Other wicket takers were Michael Tait, Joel Mott and Henry Knight.
Charlie York (18) despite losing his opening partner early carried on his fine form of the previous week and it was surprise when he top edged to fine leg. Will Davies (19) and Adrian Tait (11) took Slimbridge to 53 for 2 when Stroud struck with Moore taking 2 wickets in an over. Four wickets fell for 4 runs to make the home side have an anxious moment. The Slimbridge team showed great sportsmanship fielding for 10 men Stroud and suggesting the Stroud’s last man bat on when the 9th wicket fell.

Frocester B v Painswick B

Painswick batted first and made a steady start against a young Frocester opening attack until opener A.Herbert was bowled by Pete Old (4.0.6.1) for 9, this brought A.Duncliffe (37) to the crease to join opener J.Lee (55no) and they put on a stand of over 50 being very severe on any wayward bowling, Duncliffe was eventually out to a great catch by Josh Tuck off Alex Parrett, but the remaining Painswick batsmen M.Dyke, S.Westbury and J.Walters all came in and put bat to ball in the chase for runs and Painswick ended with a score of 130.

When Frocester batted they were given a decent start by J.Lister (12) and N.Louth (11) but they had to withstand an excellent spell of fast bowling from S.Westbury (4.1.9.2) he was supported by good spells from N.Evans (3.0.17.0) and J.James (4.0.9.2) and Frocester were struggling to keep up with the rate Josh Tuck tried to put bat to ball but was eventually out to James this brought in Louis McKissick who played some excellent shots in his attempt to win the game for Frocester ending 49no as Painswick won by 12 runs. This was an excellent game of cricket enjoyed by all the players and supporters well done to all involved.