from the boundary
News from Legendary statistician, Nicholas Evanson
breaking news - maiden dcl 50 for club legend
Maiden DCL 50 for club legend Leigh Scarff!
Well Done Leigh
updated devon cricket league 2026 - round 14
1ST XI
The 1st XI played host to Ivybridge CC 1st XI. There were rumours that Frank Bruno was going to make an appearance to ask, “Where’s Harry” as Harry Baxendale was still in charge.
It isn’t often umpires get mentioned but making his first DCL “appointed” appearance at The Rec was Keith Willcock who played his DCL cricket for Plymouth and Plympton. Keith is the youngest son of legendary Cornwall CCC opening batter, Eric, although Keith was born in the land of “cream first.”
TKCC won the toss and elected to bat. Many TKCC batters made starts but didn’t push on and when Dan Western was 6th out the score was 140 after 31.1 overs it wasn’t looking good. However, rather reminiscent of Kilmington CC 1st XI at home, this time the 7th wicket rescued the innings in destructive manner with Jimmy Clifford (72 not out) and James Tyler (50 not out) putting on an un-defeated partnership of 111. Tyler’s knock included 4 * 6s. This enabled TKCC to finish on 251 for 6 in their 50 overs. The best of the Ivybridge bowlers was Adam Huxtable their skipper now back from paternity leave with 3 for 28.
Despite a couple of early wickets, Ivybridge seemed to be cruising to victory, Initially, thanks to Zach Dunn (40) and Dinesh Raheja (65), When Dunn was out, Raheja was joined by their overseas, Michael Copeland who went onto score 71 before being caught by a stunning catch by Jimmy Clifford off a surprise bowling package, Ben Pomare, who went onto take 4 for 49. In the end Ivybridge got over the line with just 2 balls to spare and only 3 wickets in hand,
Clearly some of the Ivybridge players have been brought up proper when it comes to cricket etiquette – two of them not only thanked both scorers, they shook hands with both scorers.
A huge thank you just go to Di Kelmere who helped Evo get the fielding discs. Likewise, a thank must go to some members of the fabled Wednesday Afternoon Work Party who saved the club money by going ball hunting. As for the bench seats – no comment. Finally a huge thank you to Katie Needs for running the hatch virtually solo.
Next up for the 1st XI is a “dead” home match in VX3 Cup against Paignton CC this Tuesday before returning DCL next Saturday in a crunch away fixture against 4th placed, Budleigh Salterton CC 1st XI. The opposition might even have a former Exeter Chief and England international, Tom Johnson, in their side.
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 1st XI 251 for 6 (50 overs)
J Clifford 72 not out
J Tyler 50 not out
A Huxtable 3-28
Ivybridge CC 1st Xi 252 for 7 (49.4 overs)
M Copeland 71
D Raheja 65
Z Dunn 40
B Pomare 4-49
Ivybridge CC 1st XI (18 pts) beat Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 1st XI (8 pts) by 3 wickets
2ND XI
The 2nd XI travelled west to take on their counterparts from Ivybridge – not often with all through leagues the 1st XIs and 2nd XIs play the same club on the same day.
TKCC won the toss but unlike the 1st XI asked Ivybridge to have a bat. It was a case of cameos by several batters but with the exception of skipper, Sam Northmore with 35, no one else reached 30. Free of work commitments, Towkir Chowdhury was the best of the TKCC bowlers with 4 for 27 as Ivybridge reached 186 for 9 in their 45 overs,
In reply in the words of Craig Revell Horwood it looked like it was going to a “complete disaster…” when TKCC were 27 for 4 and then 43 for 5. However, the club’s super vet, Mike Pugh with 58 and skipper, Ryan Hanauer with 54, got TKCC within sight of victory. Hanauer fell with 46 runs still needed and Pugh with just 4 runs needed, Hanauer’s wicket though allowed Towkir Chowdhury to have a quick cameo of 26 not out including the winning single. Tom Worth was the best of Ivybridge bowlers with a miserly 3 for 14.
Next up for the 2nd XI next weekend is hosting one of the original DCL teams, Yelverton Bohemians CC 1st XI. A useless fact the DCL had the same number of original teams as the Football League!
Ivybridge CC 2nd XI 186 for 9 (45 overs)
S Northmore 35
T Chowdhury 4-27
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 2nd XI 187 for 7 (42.4 overs)
M Pugh 58
R Hanauer 54
T Worth 3-14
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 2nd XI (19 pts) beat Ivybridge CC 2nd XI (7 pts) by 3 wickets
3RD XI
The 3rd XI played host to Kenn CC 2nd XI.
Kenn won the toss and asked TKCC to have a bat. Losing skipper, Mike Etherington early on, it was left to the Chair of Cricket, Steve Waters with 66 and Abu Bakar with 71 not out to amass the large bulk of TKCCs 233 for 6 in their 40 overs (Mr Extras with 34 also helped). There are rumours that Steve Waters was in “the chair” after the match, The best of the Kenn bowlers was Frankie Summers with 3 for 31.
The middle order gave Kenn some hope with Falk Koeller scoring 73 and Ian Hutchings scoring 43. However, another vintage performance with the ball my Paul Harding, 3 for 30, meant Kenn fell short by 36 runs, in part also to a cheeky 2 for 5 off just one over by the forementioned, Steve Waters.
Next up for the 3rd XI next weekend is a trip away to take on Honiton CC 2nd XI.
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 3rd XI 233 for 6 (40 overs)
A Bakar 71 not out
S Waters 66
F Summers 3-31
Kenn CC 2nd XI 197 all out (37 overs)
F Koeller 73
I Hutchings 43
P Harding 3-30
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 3rd XI (20 pts) beat Kenn CC 2nd XI (7 pts) by 36 runs
4TH XI
Even the temptation of playing on a main ground meant the 4th XI travelled just outside of Torbay (well for now) to take on Stoke Gabriel CC 3rd XI with only 10 players yet again.
Stoke Gabriel won the toss and asked TKCC to have a bat. Well, the 4th XI scored more runs then any of the other XIs (276 all out in 38.5 overs) with the star of the show, the one and only Leigh Scarff with 71, his maiden DCL 50. Scarff was so tantalising close to the highest score by a TKCC batter over the whole weekend - falling just 2 runs short of beating Jimmy Clifford’s knock. Other significant knocks came from Rahul Chandrappa (53 – another maiden DCL 50) and Matt Scholes (40). However, once Scarff was out the innings subsided in the last few overs. Adam Latham (3 for 19) and Jason Gonifas (3 for 26) were the best of the Stoke Gabriel bowlers.
In reply, Stoke Gabriel got off to a reason start before Adam Lathan was out with the score on 57. His opening partner, Russell Hulme who went onto score 41 was the third of a cluster of wickets to fall leaving Stoke Gabriel on 112 for 5. There was then a 6th wicket partnership of 67 between Sam Cogger (32) and Simon Street who went onto score an undefeated 50 supported by Matthew Kerr (29 not out). Stoke Gabriel finally finished on 230 for 6 in their 40 overs With, all available bowlers having their turn to bowl, the wickets were shared around, with the best of the TKCC bowlers being Stphen Jones with 2 for 11.
A special thank you must go to loanee, Domonic Robertson, from Teignmouth and Shaldon CC for helping out TKCC,
Next up for the 4th XI next weekend is hosting Tavistock CC 3rd XI on Saturday!
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 4th XI 276 all out (38.5 overs)
L Scarff 71
R Chandrappa 53
M Scholes 40
A Latham 3-19
Stoke Gabriel CC 3rd XI 230 for 6 (40 overs)
S Street 50 not out
S Cogger 32
M Kerr 29 not out
S Jomes 2-11
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 4th XI (18 pts) beat Stoke Gabriel CC 3rd XI (10 pts) by 46 runs
Player of the Day
Player of the weekend, it can only go to one person Leigh Scarff.
Spectator Watch
Mention must be made of Jimmy Clifford snr who had travelled about 190 miles to see his son personally have a rather G’Day! Not quite the record – that will always certainly be Mitch Pugh’s dad, 10,795 miles from Melbourne!
UPDATED vx3 cup report
A much stronger XI travelled out to the edge of Dartmoor to take on Bovey Tracey CC 1st XI under the leadership again of Harry Baxendale with Phil Sturman making a guest appearance as 1st XI scorer. (Evo will return on Saturday despite currently processing a serious personal matter – whilst member’s support will be appreciated at this time equally please respect his privacy especially as he is currently selective who he talks about it to.)
Bovey Tracey won the toss and didn’t they have a smashing time at the BT Rec at the expense of the TKCC bowlers with Ed Smout Cooper coming off worst with 1 over for 29 runs – had Evo been there though, there could have been some consoling words along the likes of, “One of the Overton’s once took Dan Wightman for 30 in an over in a DCL match.” Come the end BT had amassed a mammoth 253 for the loss of just 2 wickets in their 20 overs – Hem Chetri leading the way with 104 not out off just 53 balls. The best of the TKCC bowlers was Towkir Chowdhury with 1 for 30. Despite earlier reports, there is no truth in the rumours that Phil Sturman’s lap top had overheated as a result of the carnage with 10 bowlers used!
In reply TKCC got off to a good start with Dan Western (41) and Ben Pomare (47). However, once they were both out alas it was match over. One six of note though by Dan Western dented the bonnet of Phil Sturman’s car!
That saying TKCC reached 191 for 8 in their 20 overs which on another could easily have been a winning total. Ollie Clifford-Bourne was the best of the BT bowlers, and not for the first time against TKCC, with 2 for 18.
As a result of this defeat next week’s re-arranged match against Paignton CC 1st XI at The Rec is a dead match.
STAFFORDSHIRE PIRATES @ 75
I spy a Prirate!
John Kirby former Colts Manager and grandad of Beau (and Noah) Rider
Some value income!
FIXTURES UPDATE
VX3 CUP
Just to confirm the match against Bovey Tracey this Thursday is at Bovey Tracey,
4TH XI
The 4th XI are actually in DCL action next Sunday against Stoke Gabriel CC 3rd at their main ground.
DEVON CRICKET LEAGUE 2026 - ROUND 13
1ST XI
The 1st XI headed off into the wilds of Devon to take on Bridestowe and Belstone CC 1st XI minus skipper, Harry Passenger The captain’s “armband” was taken over by Harry Baxendale.
Prior to the match there was complete confusion on TKCCs actual XI, with Chris Kelmere jnr stuck on the A38 after it was closed due to a RTC. Oscar Lovell was nominated as 12th man to try and get him eligible for the rest of the season. Kels got on the field in the nick of time so it is now over to the club’s League Rep to fight the case although Evo believes it will be a lost cause as 12th men don’t need to be registered with the league.
Bax won the toss and asked BBCC to have a bat. Alex Peggie had an early success clean bowling one of the Ewen trio for 4. It was left to Ryan Dennis (78) helped by the Burns brothers’, Kian (61) and Tallan (49) to amass the majority of the runs as BBCC reached 278 for 7 in their 50 overs with Alex Peggie being the best of the TKCC bowlers with 3 for 45.
In reply, TKCC wickets fell at regular intervals before the rain and bad light put stop to play after 36 overs with TKCC on 155 for 7. The best of the batters being a seriously under the weather, Chris Kelmere with 44 not out. Simon Gillespie who bowled his allocation of 10 overs was the best of the BBCC bowlers with 3 for 25. Mention must be made though, of Tom Fogerty’s stunning caught and bowled to remove Dan Western. Evo has recalculated the DLS and BBCC actually won by 77 runs as opposed to what is showing on Play Cricket.
It was very noticeable to Evo that BBCC members and players go ball hunting with out having to be asked, That, saying on his seasonal debut for the League 1st XI. Luke Glasson disappeared into a hedge to two.
On Thursday the 1st XI return to VX3 T20 Cup action away to Bovey Tracey (Play Cricket is showing wrong - hopefully) before hosting Ivybridge CC 1st XI in the DCL next weekend.
Bridestowe and Belstone CC 1st XI 278 for 7 (50 overs)
R Dennis 78
K Burns 61
T Burns 49
A Peggie 3-45
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 1st XI 155 for 7 (36 overs)
C Kelmere 44 not out
S Gillespie 3-25
Bridestowe and Belstone CC 1st XI (18 pts) beat Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 1st XI (6 pts) by 77 Runs on DLS
2ND XI
The 2nd XI played host to the league leaders, Chagford CC 1st XI.
TKCC won the toss and asked Chagford to have a bat. Not for the first time this season, Tobias Delahunty starred with ball taking 5 for 21 in his 9 overs as Chagford were 177 all out in just 40.2 over. The best of their batter’s being Stuart Lipo with 42 not out.
In reply, Tobias Delahunty continued where he left off with the ball, again not for the first time this season, plundering 83 not out off just 54 balls ably supported by Josh Hunt with a run a ball 44. The best of the Chagford bowlers was Ted Gossett with 2 for 43 as TKCC won in just 28.5 overs by 6 wickets.
Whilst the D Division West title is probably out of reach, vitally TKCC are in the second promotion spot and effectively got a game in hand over the next team, Ivybridge CC 2nd XI, who they travel to play next weekend.
Chagford CC 1st XI 177 all out (40.2 overs)
S Lipo 42 not out
T Delahunty 5-21
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 2nd XI 180 for 4 (28.5 overs)
T Delahunty 83 not out
J Hunt 44
T Gossett 2-43
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 2nd XI (20 pts) beat Chagford CC 1st XI (5 pts) by 6 wickets
3RD XI
The 3rd XI travelled out to Manaton CC to take on Barton CC 3rd XI with the embarrassing handicap of only 10 players.
Barton won the toss and asked TKCC to have a bat. Having lost both Rob Jack and Steve Waters, the stage was set for a 3rd wicket partnership of 170 between Mike Etherington (75 not out) and Mayank Koyani (100 – his maiden DCL century). The partnership being a Divisional Record. Mr Extras also contributed 49 as TKCC amassed 269 for 4 in 40 overs with no Barton bowler taking more than one wicket.
In reply many Barton batters contributed in a successful run chase led by Sean Hooton (67) and Mustafizur Rahman (49 not out) – Barton with 8 balls to spare with 4 wickets in hand. The best of the TKCC bowlers leading from the front having already done it with the bat, skipper Mike Etherinton with 2 for 37.
Next weekend the 3rd XI play host to Kenn CC 2nd XI.
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 3rd XI 269 for 4 (40 overs)
M Koyani 100
M Etherington 75 not out
Barton CC 3rd XI 271 for 6 (38.2 overs)
S Hooton 67
M Rahman 49 not out
M Etherington 2-37
Barton CC 3rd XI (17 pts) beat Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 3rd XI (8 pts) by 4 wickets
4TH XI
The 4th XI played host to Lewdown CC 2nd XI with the help of three loan players from Exwick CC including Dave Pearson formerly of this parish but could still only muster 10 players! (it was a level playing field though as Lewdown only had 10 players).
TKCC won the toss and elected to bat and didn’t they have a smashing time. Matt McCann trying to prove there are two cricketers in the McCann household scored 44 and rolling back the years, Phil Bradford fell just 12 runs short of his century. There was then an undefeated 3rd wicket partnership of 160 between Rahul Chandrappa (42 not out) and loanee Meerwais Dilsouz (122 not out – his maiden DCL century) as TKCC scored a mammoth 343 for 2 in 40 overs. Mr Extras also contributing 47 runs.
In reply, Lewdown were all out with a ball to go for a creditable 227 mainly thanks to Ben Parry with 115. Charlie Warren another loanee was the best of the TKCC bowlers with 3 for 37.
Next weekend the 4th XI has the chance to put their feet up – it is their blank weekend.
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 4th XI 343 foe 2 (40 overs)
M Dilsouz 122 not out
P Bradford 88
Extras 47
M McCann 44
R Chandrappa 42 not out
Lewdown CC 2nd XI 227 all out (39.5 overs)
B Parry 115
C Warren 3-37
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 4th XI (20 pts) beat Lewdown CC 2nd XI (6 pts) by 116 runs
Player of the Day
Well for his all-round performance it must go to Tobias Delahunty.
Spectator Watch
For venturing north of Dartmoor and nearly into Cornwall mention must be made of Mike Hunt and Lady Ann despite Bovey Tracey CC 1st XI being at home!
the visit of staffordshire pirates CC
Staffordshire Pirates CC are going to be welcomed to the Rec next Tuesday for a 40 over match as part of their 75th Anniversary Tour. If anyone wants to read their history (well the first 70 years) please email Evo nevanson@hotmail.com – he has a copy of the history in PDF format.
Western roars for the lions (AGAIN)
After his fifty earlier for the England Lions O50s against Cricket Wales O50s, the club’s very own Tim Western scored his second fifty of the season, for the Lions, this time, 51, against England O60s.
Well Done Tim
VX3 T20 CUP REPORT
After the false start last week due to some football (“unbelievable”), the club played its first match in the new cup competition away to Barton CC 1st XI – one man and his dog watching compared to the first two seasons of the original version of the competition back in the mid-2000s. Evo would like to say the club put out its 1st XI or at least the bulk of it, but that would be stretching it rather – with only one truly established 1st teamer in the XI, in comparison to Barton who fielded seven of their 1st XI. It certainly left Evo questioning why he bothered to put the club first over his own wellbeing (also see later).
Under the leadership of Ben Pomare, TKCC won the toss and elected to field. Evo’s low mood soon spiralled down even further when he found out that the home club weren’t providing a colleague for him - he was seriously thinking about just going home! Barton’s innings was built around their overseas player, Muhammad Basit with 51 before he was brilliantly run out by Fin Pinder. However, for an awful moment there was a case of “is there a doctor in house” as the run out nearly took Ethan Kulkarni out – fortunately, dad Vivek AKA Dr Viv was playing! The forementioned Dr, was the most economical TKCC with 1 for 23, while the most successful was Luke Glasson with 2 for 24. Barton finished on 150 for 5 in their 20 overs which included what would turn out to prove very costly , 19 wides.
To start TKCCs reply was like a run-away train thanks to Dan Western with a run a ball 21 and Ben Pomare with 55 off just 32 balls, Before the latter was out bowled around his legs, a local car owner will have to visit a panel beater thanks to a massive six out the ground. Until Pomare was out TKCC seemed on course for a win but Bobby Western batting at no 3 and Vivek Kulkarni at no 4, the lack of depth in the batting was exposed and TKCC fell 8 runs short having also lost 5 wickets – the Barton bowlers crucially had only given away just 7 wides. Nick Watkin formerly of this parish was miserly with 0 for 13 off his 4 overs including the only maiden of the match. In terms of success, young Thomas Cox, fresh from his debut for Devon U15s, was the best of the Barton bowlers with 2 for 10.
Post match there was an etiquette breach to be reported – not one TKCC player graced the bar afterwards with Evo having to hold the fort and save face. Irrespective of the opposition, etiquette should always win out.
Next Thursday the “T20 XI” travel to the edge of the Moors to take on Bovey Tracey CC 1st XI.
KAZI Szymanski Signs for London Blaze
The club are pleased to announce that it’s fast bowler, Kazi Szymanski, has been signed to play for London Blaze, if fit, in the Gateway T20 League (https://www.gatewayt20.com/#home), which is being held at Northamptonshire CCC between 17 and 19 August. There will be a mixture of ex-pros (London Blaze have Monty Panesar and Graham Wagg) and up and coming talent such as Kazi.
Good Luck Kazi
dcl honours boards are back!
Well Done Hardik
The missing Honours Boards are in the process of being issued!
devon cricket league 2026 - round 12
1ST XI
The 1st XI played host to league leaders, North Devon CC 1st XI, with two key bowlers running for cover well, being on holiday to be precise. Nothing to do with protecting their bowling stats I’m sure despite the rumours Jamie Overton was going to be in town. The famous Ray Batten saying, “call yourself a cricketer,” should be ring in their ears!
Pre-match there was another successful Team Breakfast organised by Ed Smout Cooper – there will be a new Club Official role on Play Cricket soon – “Team Breakfast Organiser.” This was followed by a dip in the sea – allegedly there is no truth in the rumour it was to check out the student talent!
Prior to the match, Evo received a text message from an eagle-eyed Life Member – all that needs saying I, “Covers.” Also, pre-match, one of the holidaying players got their componence by bring have to be called in Italy to try and sort out the live stream.
TKCC won the and elected to field in the baking mid-afternoon English Riviera sun. There was an early wicket a piece for Ritesh Dabhade and Aaron Hearn, the latter on a belated seasonal debut due to work commitments. Hearn went onto claim a second wicket, Jay Rothery (32), one of four catches for Ed Smout Cooper behind the stumps – Hearn finished with 2 for 36. Definate Mawadzi (67) and Jack Whittaker (77) were the main contributors for North Devon. Later in the innings there was Ben Stokes “you can do that” moment when Josh Thompson caught Josh Atkinson off the bowling of Nial McCarthy (2 for 47) for 4. North Devon were 242 all out in 42.2 overs. The wickets having been shared around with Rio Koyikkara with 2 for 29 being the best.
At tea, Evo discovered TKCCs match ball had only just survived the innings without having to be replaced. One of the umpires a leading light in DACO commented that this season’s batch of balls aren’t so good.
In reply TKCC didn’t get off to the best of starts with Jack Popham (4 for 44) taking three early wickets including who almost went from the hero of last week to nearly zero this week. The stage was then then set for a 4th wicket partnership of 153 between Ben Pomare and Harry Passenger. Pomare holing out agonising when on 96 – Passenger fell for 76. TKCC then wobbled thanks to Jay Rothery (3 for 50). However, mature batting from Dan Western (15 not out) and Rio Koyikkara (8 not out), saw TKCC over the line with 3 wickets still standing and nearly 10 overs remaining.
“Top of the League” – doesn’t that sound good!
Next up for the 1st XI is a T20 away to Barton CC 1st XI this Thursday before they return to DCL action next weekend away to Bridestowe and Belstone CC 1st XI.
North Devon CC 1st XI 242 all out (42.2 overs)
J Whittaker 77
D Mawadzi 67
R Koyikkara 2-29
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 1st XI 245 for 7 (40.1 overs)
B Pomare 96
H Passenger 76
J Popham 4-44
J Rothery 3-50
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 1st XI (20 pts) beat North Devon CC 1st XI (7 pts) by 3 Wickets
2ND XI
The 2nd XI travelled to Janner Country to take on Plymstock CC 2nd XI.
TKCC won the toss and elected to bat and whilst several batters made starts none went onto make a big score - Bobby Western (37), Faiz Ebrahim (33) and Tobias Delahunty (30). As a result, TKCC didn’t bat their overs out – 180 all out in 43,3 overs. The best of the Plymstock bowlers was Fraser Cowan with 3 for 32.
In reply, Plymstock were never seriously in danger pf not knocking off the runs. Their innings was built around the 57 scored by Scott Mansfield. Mansfield was supported by 39 from Jacob Hole and Sam White with 30, as Plymstock won by 5 wickets in just 32.2 overs. The best of the TKCC bowlers being young Ethan Ebrahim with 2 for 53.
Next up for the 2nd XI next weekend is hosting the run-away league leaders, Chagford CC 1st XI.
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 2nd XI 180 all out (43.3 overs)
B western 37
F Ebrahim 33
T Delahunty 30
F Cowan 3-32
Plymstock CC 2nd XI 183 for 5 (32.2 overs)
S Mansfield 57
J Hole 39
S White 30
E Ebrahim 2-53
Plymstock CC 2nd XI (20 pts) beat Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 2nd XI (6 pts) by 5 Wickets
3RD XI
The 3rd XI played host to Ottery St Mary CC 3rd XI.
TKCC won the toss and elected to bat. Leading by example, skipper, Mike Etherington, scored 62. Next up was not for the first time this season was Mr Extras with 55. There was also contributions from Paul Harding, rolling back the years with 39 not out and Preshit Pawar with 38. TKCC were all out for 245 off the last ball of their 40 overs – the wickets being shared around with the best being James Rendall with 2 for 31.
In reply the batting of Ottery St Mary just crumbled on the onslaught of Hardrik Patel who claimed 5 for 25 and they were all out for just 91 in 24.5 overs. The highest scorer being Mr Extras with 18 – for the actual batters. Lawrence Salter top scored with 17. Mention on the bowling front must also be made of young Seth McCann who claimed 2 for 10 – clearly now there is a cricketer in the McCann household as “the boy” has talent.
Next up for the 3rd XI next weekend is a trip onto the Moors to take on Barton CC 3rd XI at Manaton CC (there are rumours Barton CC going forward are going to install an artificial wicket at Windmill Hill).
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 3rd XI 245 all out (40 overs)
M Etherington 62
Extras 55
P Harding 39 not out
P Pawar 38
J Rendall 2-31
Ottery St Mary CC 3rd XI 91 all out (24.5 overs)
Extras 18
L Salter 17
H Patel 5-25
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 3rd XI (20 pts) beat Ottery St Mary CC 3rd XI (7 pts) by 154 Runs
4TH XI
The 4th XI headed west to Janner Country to take on Plymouth CC 4th XI at Plymouth College’s pre-school’s ground.
TKCC won the toss and elected. However, they were soon going to regret it with Plymouth’s opener, Bob Crooks, falling just 13 runs short of his century. Plymouth’s total was also greatly boasted by Mr Extras (60). Of their other batters, John Greenwood contributed 37 and Gareth Hart with 33 as Plymouth scored a massive 260 for 9 in their 40 overs. The best of the TKCC bowlers was Toby Chant with 2 for 16.
In reply, TKCC must thank Mr Extras who top scored with 59. The only real contribution with the bat was 39 by Andy Redpath. TKCC limped to 129 all out in 37.1 overs . Wakman Oyarkhil being the main destroyer taking 4 for 27.
Next up for the 4th XI next weekend is hosting Lewdown CC 2nd XI.
Plymouth CC 4th XI 260 for 9 (40 overs)
B Crooks 87
Extras 60
J Greenwood 2-37
G Hart 2-33
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 4th XI 129 all out (37.1 overs)
Extras 59
A Redpath 39
W Oyarkhil 4-27
Plymouth CC 4th XI (20 pts) beat Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 4th XI (7 pts) by 131 Runs
Player of the Day
This club is one club so it goes to Hardrik Patel for his 5 for 25.
Spectator Watch
Well, a funny – young Lucy the North Devon CC 1st XI scorer asked Evo what was Blaise Baker up to. Literally 30 seconds later in walked Blaise!
ecb your say survey - players and volunteers
A chance to tell the ECB what you think:
https://www.devoncricket.co.uk/playing-survey-2026
DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY AND THEN SAY NO ONE LISTENS!
THE FUTURE OF SOFTBALL CRICKET AT HOLLACOMBE crc
Evo is looking for a willing volunteer to help him at Hollacombe Community Resource Centre one morning a month for a maximum of two hours – currently the 2nd Wednesday morning of the month but that can be negotiated.
All you will need to do is feed the clients (adults with Special Needs) some balls to hit, with the help of the staff, and you then see the laughter and smiles on their faces. No coaching required and you would always be supervised by the staff – you will be on your hands and knees though for about an hour though.
If anyone is interested, please find Evo, If, he isn’t in the scorebox, he can be found around the ground rather often. Otherwise email him: nevanson@hotmail.com
ACTIVE DEVON NEEDS YOUR NOMINATIONS
Yet another chance to recognise our wonderful volunteers and promote our fantastic club at the same time:
https://www.activedevon.org/active-devon-volunteer-awards-2026-now-open-for-nominations/
So all it left to say is:
Get Nominating!
extremely important match this friday
After all the hard work by Simon Rice the newly formed Girls U15s Softball Team take on their counterparts from Stoke Gabriel CC in their first match this Friday at the Rec - it is a massive tick regarding ECB Compliance when it comes to whether the 1st XI are eligible for promotion.
Evo would like to apologise for not previously mentioning Ethan Kulkarni who fresh from completing his A Levels has managed the re-formed U15 Team - which was another major tick regarding ECB Compliance.
TKCC IS ON THE UP!
SOME FUN - SCORER’S BINGO STOPPAGES
Air Ambulance Landing - Devon CCC had that at Sidmouth a few years ago
Train Behind Bowler’s Arm - until recently Cullompton CC
England Football Team Score a Goal on TV - Sandford (H) in 1996 (well kind of - it involved an Ambulance)
Low Flying Aircraft - well the 2nd XI always seem to be home Air Show Weekend!
NO SPARE BALLS LEFT - THAT WIL BE THE DAY!