from the boundary
News from Legendary statistician, Nicholas Evanson
NATIONAL LEARNING DISABILITY WEEK
It might appear to have been quiet on the Hollacombe CRC front recently but Evo has still been doing his monthly session as “The Cricket Man” (the clients don’t do PC). Recently he did an extra session to help them out when they were short staffed due to Annual Leave - totally his decision to say “Yes” to their request - well his primary contact at the centre had put a “like” to his post on FB about his match 700. Today he was back over doing an extra session as part of National Learning Disability Week. One unexpected bonus, one of the staff has as daughter who wants to try cricket and the mum reckons some of the daughters friends would be interested as well.
DAVE TRAYLOR RIP
The committee regret to have to inform members of the passing of Dave Traylor aged 83. Dave a member of the famous local cricketing family who started his career with Chelston CC before joining Torquay CC. Dave a right-handed opening bat formed a formidable opening partnership with Barrie Matthews primarily for the club but also for the county. Dave and his wife Jenny who passed a couple of years ago until fairly recently were regulars at the Brockman Cup – Dave was President and both were Honorary Life Members (their daughter married the younger brother of George Breyley – George is a current Brockman Cup committee member). The club’s thoughts are with the Traylor family at this sad time.
breaking news - sonny to make test match debut
OMG the club’s very own Sonny Baker is going to make his Test Match debut for England this Wednesday at The Oval.
CONGRATULATIONS SONNY FROM ALL AT TKCC
for one night only - evo and hazza join south devon CC!
When Somerset CCC come to town this Tuesday to take on South Devon CC in aid of Lewis Gregory’s Testimonial. In the Spirit of Cricket, TKCC have leant South Devon CC two key personnel. Harry Passenger will hopefully spin some magic and not be put onto the tennis courts but when wilding the willow himself hopefully the courts will be in dangers. Whatever the outcome it will be recorded by Evo from the scorebox.
Whether Lewis who is well known in these parts having played one of his first matches for Plympton CC 2nd XI in the DCL against Torquay CC 2nd XI and several years later was the special guest at Torquay CCs End Of Season Presentation Night, is fit to play is in the lap of the gods due to s Pulled Hamstring.
Irrespective though whether he plays. More details of the event can be found at:
https://www.lg24.co.uk/calendar/south-devon-xi-vs-somerset-xi
https://www.southdevoncc.co.uk/news/somerset-ccc-are-back-2972317.html
another invitation from michael hunt
Michael Hunt a member of the fabled Wednesday Afternoon Work Party and President of his beloved Brockman Cup invites you to the second semi-final of this year’s competition this Monday evening at the spiritual home of the competition – The Rec. There are disgusting rumours that Mr Hunt isn’t on holiday this time so will actually be present himself. The match is between Stoke Gabriel CC 2nd XI and Teignmouth and Shaldon CC 2nd XI/ In the words of the late great Leslie Crowther who loved his cricket (he actually watched Devon’s first final at Lords):
“Come On Down”
THE FIRST XI CRASH OUT!
The 1st XI made a return to the Devon T20 Competition after an extended sabbatical for logistical reasons away to the reigning champions, Exmouth CC 1st XI, having once dominated the competition for two years in the dying days of the Yau Era. The side was led by Ben Pomare, after a travel nightmare, as all the “Spin Triplets” were unavailable for various reasons.
Exmouth won the toss and asked TKCC to have a bat. Josh Thompson (42) and Ed Smout-Cooper (30) got the innings off to an explosive before both holing out off the bowling of Lawrence Greenway who also bowled the stand in skipper cheaply – figures of 3 for 21. It was then left to Jimmy Clifford to push the innings on with 52 off just 29 balls. Once Clifford was out it was time for Dan Western to have some fun with 39 not out off, just 21 balls alongside his younger sibling, Bobby. TKCC finished on 191 for 5 in their 20 overs but crucially Exmouth had only given away 2 bowling extras.
When Louis Morison was out for 4 – bowled by Kazi Szymanski was a giant-killing on the cards? Sadly, it wasn’t to be with contributions from many Exmouth batters. However, the star of the show being their skipper, James Horler with 65 not out off, just 43 balls. How TKCC will regret the skipper of the Devon CCC three-day team isn’t part of their T20 team who were playing today and had rightfully claimed Harry Passenger. Two wickets by Ritesh Dabhade (2 for 34), one a stump breaking bowled and the other a stunning catch by Vivek Kulkarni gave TKCC some hope but it simply wasn’t to be, Bobby Western did though take two late wickets (2 for 33) – one of them was caught by “Big Brother Dan” in the deep. Exmouth won with 10 balls to spare and 5 wickets remaining. How, TKCC will rue the 12 bowling extras especially those for no balls as fielders had wondered outside the fielding circle.
DEVON CRICKET LEAGUE 2026 - ROUND 7
1ST XI
The 1st XI travelled up to the Knightshayes Estate to taken on Heathcoat CC 1st Xi. It was a historic day for those who met at The Rec – the last time for a league match, cars could meet at the Sea End before the new Cark Parking Policy goes live.
Heathcoat CC are still unfortunately still recovering from the terrible fire which destroyed their pavilion and where relegated from the Premier Division – a club still in shock.
On a total serious note, Evo ascertained in a pre-match discussion with Heathcoat’s chair, only one could were bothered last winter to check what scoring facilities would be available in the unprecedented circumstances – no guesses needed which club!
Heathcoat won the toss and asked TKCC to have a bat - a costly decision as the match ball got damaged within the first 5 overs so had to be replaced by a new one, thanks to a 4 by Ed Smout Cooper off the bowling of Freddie Bucknell – the cost of match balls will be referred to again later. There was a serious outbreak of fifty avoidance by the TKCC batters – Josh Thompson (48), Ben Pomare (47) and Chris Kelmere (46). However, there was the interesting case of Harry Passenger who scored 34. But should it have been 52 as Harry Baxendale scored 18 whilst wearing one of Passenger’s shirts. Let’s just say Evo wasn’t amused, Nor, was he with the apparent number swop by Josh Thompson. (Fines are being considered.) The best of the Heathcoat bowlers with 3 for 33 was James Oxley-Gregson who will start on a hat trick next match. TKCC were all out for 279.
In reply, Heathcoat were soon in trouble at 19 for 2 as it soon became the Kazi Szymanski show, Szymanski ending up with 5 for 43. A ransom note has now been received for £28 for the match ball especially as the opportunity of have a spare with just 26.4 overs use is extremely rare.
Heathcoat collapsed to 118 all out with Captain Passenger steering his side to the win trapping Fin Stoneman LBW for 18. The best of the Heathcoat batter’s having been Joe Parkinson with 30.
Next up for the 1st XI is a Devon T20 Cup match, tomorrow (Sunday 14th) away to the reigning champions, Exmouth CC 1st XI, under the leadership of Ben Pomare and Ed Smout-Cooper as unfortunately all the “Spin Triplets” are unavailable. lucky someone had the foresight to give Ed Smout Cooper the necessary permissions on Play Cricket to mark the umpires – odds on he won’t have to be reminded to do it. It will be the club’s first visit to The Maer post-COVID. The 1st XI then return to action in the DCL next weekend away to Cullompton CC 1st XI which could mean a Magical Mystery Tour if the match is at their new ground.
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 1st XI 279 all out (49.6 overs)
J Thompson 48
B Pomare 47
C Kelmere 46
J Oxeley-Gregson 3-33
Heathcoat CC 1st XI 118 all out (26.4 overs)
J Parkinson 30
K Szymanski 5-43
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 1st XI (20 pts) beat Heathcoat CC 1st XI (7 pts) by 161 Runs
2ND XI
The 2nd XI played host to their counterparts from Ipplepen CC under the leadership of Tim Western.
The day started with a panic message on WhatsApp to Evo as Kinghtshayes, “Are there any spare Match Balls in the Scorebox?” As Evo heard nothing after his response, “Ryan has them all” he can only assume one was located (plus some spare used ones). This though demonstrated the need for the official captain and their nominated deputy to sort such matches before the day of the match.
TKCC won the toss elected to field. Ipplepen were soon in trouble thanks to Beau Rider removing both Jeff Heath and Adam Peters extremely cheaply. The top scoring batter for Ipplepen was Sam Hennessy with 32. However, he was outscored by Extras (36) – the bulk of which came from malfunctioning radars. Down the order though, Marcus Green formerly of this parish chipped in with 25 as did Matt Beasant also formerly of this parish with 17. The best of the TKCC bowlers was Bobby Western with 3 for 22 as Ipplepen were 146 all out in 42.4 overs.
TKCC collapsed to 15 for 3. However, Tobias Delahunty (65 not out) and Faiz Ebrahim (45) soon stopped the alarm bells. When Faiz Ebrahim was out it was left to Mike Pugh to chip in with 20 not out as TKCC won at a canter in just 25.4 overs. Jack Edworthy was the best of the Ipplepen bowlers with 2 for 14.
Next up for the 2nd XI next weekend is hosting one of this year’s defeated Brockman Cup semi-finalists, Abbotskerswell CC 2nd XI.
Ipplepen CC 2nd XI 146 all out (42.4 overs)
Extras 36
S Hennessey 32
B Western 3-22
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 2nd XI 147 for 4 (25.4 overs)
T Delahunty 65 not out
F Ebrahim 45
J Edworthy 2-14
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 2nd XI (20 pts) beat Ipplepen CC 2nd XI (5 pts) by 6 Wickets
3RD XI
The 3rd XI travelled out to Stover School to take on Abbostskerswell CC 3rd Xi.
TKCC won the toss and elected to field and had it not been for radar issues, Abbotskerswell wouldn’t have made 40! In the end they were all out for just 62 in only 20.5 overs with opener Ben Morrish the only batter to reach double figures (10) as young Obaid Wahedi taking 6 for 18.
Despite losing Badal Patel and Mark Wilson both to Lewis Bradley (2 for 22) cheaply, TKCC won at an absolute canter in just 15 overs thanks to skipper Mike Etherington (27 not out) and Matt Rossin (14 not out).
Next up for the 3rd XI next weekend is a trip to take on Upottery CC 3rd XI on their club’s 2nd pitch.
Abbotskerswell CC 3rd XI 62 all out (20.5 overs)
Extras 27
O Wahedi 6-18
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 3rd XI 66 for 2 (15 overs)
M Etherington 27 not out
L Bradley 2-22
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 3rd XI (20 pts) beat Abbotskerswell CC 3rd XI (2 pts) by 8 Wickets
4TH XI
The 4th XI under the leadership of Stephen Jones played host to Ipplepen CC 4th XI.
Ipplepen won the toss and elected to bat, and thanks to Adrian Toomey (65), Steve Harris (44 not out) , John Clarke (35 not out) and good old Mr Extras (44), Ipplepen amassed 224 for 5 in their 40 overs. However, there is finally a cricketer in the McCann household, with young Seth taking 2 for 39.
In reply whilst Andy Redpath was the at the crease there was hope for TKCC but when he was out for 79 the innings just fell apart with the exception of Leigh Scarff with 29. TKCC were all out for 182 in 38.5 overs with Steve Harris and Adrian Toomey both thaking 3 wickets each for Ipplepen.
A special thank you must go to George Backholer, the second member of the family from Babbacombe CC to play on loan this season. It still begs the question why week after week we can’t get 44 of our own players wanting to commit to playing.
Time for 4th XI to re-group as next weekend is one of their blank weekends.
Ipplepen CC 4th XI 224 for 5 (40 overs)
A Toomey 65
S Harris 44 not out
Extras 44
J Clarke 35 not out
S McCann 2-39
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 4th XI 182 all out (38.5 overs)
A Redpath 79
Extras 38
L Scarff 29
S Harris 3-18
A Toomey 3-35
Ipplepen CC 4th XI (20 pts) beat Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 4th XI (6 pts) by 42 Runs
Player of the Day
Well, the clear winner is Obaid Wahedi especially with Kazi Szymanski picking up at least one black mark – asking his grandad to pick his kit up from the Pavilion on Friday night.
Spectator Watch
Well there appears to be a new camp in town, “Camp Smout Cooper.”
TKCC AND EVO MENTIONED IN CROATIA!
Croatia isn’t renowned for cricket but recently TKCC and Evo came up in conversation at a wedding reception there. The daughter of one of the ladies Evo plays Padel Tennis with recently got married out there. One of the bride’s friends at the wedding was Noah Wright of Paignton CC and apparently a conversation on local cricket started, and Evo’s 700th match came into the conversation.
OVER AND OUT!
Have no fear Evo isn’t calling in a door. However, the e-bulletin of the Association of Cricket Officials goes under the name and the editor came calling when he heard about match 700. The article is below
Evo reaches 700-match scoring milestone
When Nicholas Evanson, better known across the club as “Evo”, first took up scoring for Torquay Cricket Club in 1989, just three weeks after the Hillsborough Disaster, he could hardly have imagined that he would still be in the scorebox more than three decades later. Now scoring for Torquay and Kingskerswell Cricket Club 1st XI, Evo has marked more than 700 league matches without missing a single one. That remarkable run includes scoring just three days after a failed resuscitation attempt on his own father, a measure of both his commitment to the club and the place scoring holds in his life.
Evo receives one of the gifts presented to mark his 700th match from Harry Passenger, captain of Torquay and Kingskerswell Cricket Club 1 st XI.
As the club website’s Chief Blogger, Evo once wrote a 12-part, 12,000-word account of his life in scoring. In it, he also helped raise awareness of autism, a condition he had only recently been formally diagnosed with. As he puts it: “They reckon many scorers are on the spectrum somewhere.” Evo began scoring as a way to stay close to a sport he loves, even though he was never likely to compete on the field. Over time, it has become far more than a Saturday role. It has given him routine, purpose and a place within the team. In fact, two teams. For five months of the year, whatever the highs and lows of club cricket, Evo knows exactly where he will be every Saturday. His own summary is simple: “Scoring is my life.” And, for a Strictly fan, there could only be one fitting sign-off: keep scoring.
michael hunt invites you!
Michael Hunt a member of the fabled Wednesday Afternoon Work Party and President of his beloved Brockman Cup invites you to the first semi-final of this year’s competition this Friday evening at the spiritual home of the competition – The Rec. The match is probably between Abbotskerswell CC 2nd XI but certainly Barton CC 2nd XI – there appears to be an anomaly on Play Cricket. However, whoever is playing, in the words of the late great Leslie Crowther who loved his cricket (he actually watched Devon’s first final at Lords):
“Come On Down”
DEVON CRICKET LEAGUE 2026 - ROUND 6
1ST XI
The 1st XI played host to Budleigh Salterton CC 1st XI in the only match which survived in the A Division.
With the match reduced to 24 overs per side and with rain still around, on winning the toss, Budleigh Salterton not unsurprisingly asked TKCC to have a bat. As a result of the reduced overs, Ed Smout-Cooper was moved up to open with Josh Thompson. However this proved unsuccessful as Jack England, who currently resides in Nut Bush Lane, claimed both Smout-Cooper and Ben Pomare cheaply. The early damage though was successfully repaired by Chris Kelmere on his seasonal league debut with 37 and leading from the front, Harry Passenger, with 52. It would certainly have been interesting if Harry Baxendale had got the video camera working as both Kelmere’s and Josh Hunt’s wickets were close to being called for No Ball on height but umpires can only see it as it is and are always right. Jack England was the best of Budleigh Salterton bowlers with 3 for 26 as TKCC finished on 177 for 8 in their 24 overs.
Ed Doble got Budleigh Salterton off to a quick start before falling for 19 – caught behind by Ben Pomare off the bowling of James Tyler. One of the 6s he hit off he had hit off Tyler threw up an interesting point. In a reduced match should the 5 over rule for a replacement new ball if the original is lost be prorated? Well as it stands if the match was 20 overs and the ball was lost over 4.5 overs the bowling side could get a new ball having already bowled 25% of their overs. On Derby Day, the Budleigh Salterton batters with the exceptions of Lloyd Murrin (30) and Luke Davies (28) they weren’t really at the races and only managed to score 131 for the loss of 7 wickets in their 24 overs – Passenger’s insistence to play paid off. The wickets were shared by the TKCC bowlers, Chris Kelmere (2 for 18), Harry Baxendale (2 for 21 which included the only maiden of the match) and James Tyler (2 for 38). It was noted that despite losing, several of the Budleigh Salterton followed cricket etiquette and came over to the scorebox to thank both scorers.
Next up for the 1st XI is back-to-back fixtures in East Devon. First up next Saturday in the DCL a trip to take on Heathcoat CC 1st XI – a club still recovering from the terrible fire which destroyed their pavilion. Next day in the DSC a trip to take on the reigning champions, Exmouth CC 1st XI with a 13:00 start (the write up on the Saturday matches might be delayed as a result, especially as Evo freely admits he is triggering fairly badly at the moment).
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 1st XI 177 for 8 (24 overs)
H Passenger 52
C Kelmere 37
J England 3-26
Budleigh Salterton CC 1st XI 131 for 7 (24 overs)
L Murrin 30
L Davies 28
C Kelmere 2-18
H Baxendale 2-21
J Tyler 2-38
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 1st XI (16 pts) beat Budliegh Salterton CC 1st XI (6 pts) by 46 Runs
2ND XI
The 2nd XI didn’t even travel to take on Yelverton Bohemians CC 1st XI so 8 pts each.
Before their home fixture in the DCL next Saturday hosting Ipplepen CC 2nd XI the 2nd XI should have been in action at home against Abbotskerswell CC 2nd XI in the Ivor Dewdney Corinithian Cup tomorrow (Sunday) but Abbotskerswell conceded – a case of who blinked first! Next round they will be away to Sidmouth CC 2nd XI.
3RD XI
The 3rd XI called it early to stop Honiton CC 2nd XI having a wasted journey so 8 pts each.
Next up for the 3rd XI is a trip next weekend to take on Abbotskerswell CC 3rd XI at Stover School.
4TH XI
So, the 4th XI didn’t need their passports today as Tavistock cc 3rd XI called it off early to stop a wasted trip over the Tamar so 8 pts each.
Next up for the 4th XI next weekend is to host Ipplepen CC 4th XI who could have Legend of Cricketfield Road 1997. Steve Short in their side alongside his daughter, Flo.
Player of the Day
Losing the toss on a wet day seems so long ago now (and forgiven) so it goes to Harry Passenger for his 52 the 2 catches.
Spectator Watch
All the way from Australia, Neil(?) Latto who came to see Pop Latto’s bench along with his mum.
Several of the 2s / 3s / 4s but by no enough means came to watch the 1s but some did put themselves to good use – Mike Etherington helping Katie with the Teas and Dan Western (along with Ed Smout-Cooper) went ball hunting thus scoring some brownie points with Evo – somewhat appropriate with Pop Latto’s widow present. Evo though has to report certain committee members decided to head to Sandy Park before catching some cricket – Evo can’t deny though he wasn’t hoping the 1s would get called off so he could take his place on North Terrace B!
it’s over Now
The 1st Xi travelled in the Quarter Final of the Aaron Printers Cup to take on Ipplepen CC 1st XI also known as “Torquay CC Old Boys” with no fewer then seven of the team having played for or got family connections. With Harry Passenger ineligible the side was led by Harry Baxendale and saw the return of Chris Kelmere. Despite not being able to play, Passenger still came and supported “his” / the lads.
TKCC won the toss and elected to bat to take advantage of better light. However, the innings got off to a disastrous start with Harry Baxendale promoting himself up the order out for 1 thanks to the Beasant / Green combo which also claimed Tobias Delahunty for 22). However, Josh Thompson scored a trademark quick fire 24 and it was like old times for a while with Chris Kelmere and Tim Western batting together – Kelmere top scoring with 28. TKCC scored 139 with all 7 wickets falling to “Old Boys” including the catches. Young Warrick Green being the best with 2 for 21.
Although Ipplepen lost wickets regularly but an undefeated 45 by Jono Colegate and a criminal amount of wides (22) saw them over the line with 3 balls to spare. and 3 wickets left standing The best of the TKCC bowlers was Tobias Delahunty with 3 for 20.
breaking news
Eight years ago today, Sonny Baker made his 1st XI league debut against Chudleigh CC 1st XI at Kate Brook – a fairly easy win in which Sonny ran around the field for 32.1 overs and wasn’t required to do anything else. Three players from that match have played for the 1st XI this season – Josh Hunt, Kazi Szymanski (a fellow King’s College Taunton OB) and Tim Western.
Eight years on from that to the day, the club are pleased to announce, Sonny is in the England XII for the 1st Test Match at The Home of Cricket against New Zealand starting this Thursday. (Roger Twose a member of the famous Tolchard / Twose Dynasty and another King’s College Taunton OB who played a few DCL matches for Torquay CC is currently a Board Director of New Zealand Cricket.)
Congratulations Sonny and Fingers Crossed!
devon cricket league 2026 - round 5
1ST XI
The 1st XI headed west to take on Ivybridge CC 1st XI and just five rounds into the season, Evo’s hope of having no players over the age of 36 play for the 1st XI this season came a cropper with England O50s international Tim Western getting the call but did Evo really think it wouldn’t happen at some stage.
TKCC won the toss and asked Ivybridge to have a bat and they were soon wobbling at 17 for 2 with a wicket a piece from James Tyler and Kazi Szymanski, the latter on his third debut for the club depending how you look at the club’s history. However, the early damage was repaired by a 3rd wicket partnership of 161 between Dinesh Raheja who scored 54 and Michael Copeland their overseas who went onto score 114 before falling to Rio Koyikkara. Koyikkara then trapped Zach Dunn LBW – sadly the hat trick ball drew a blank. He did though finish the best of the TKCC bowlers with 3 for 55 as Ivybridge scored 263 for 8 in their 50 overs, their respected scorer did feel they had should have reached 285.
In reply TKCC got off to a disastrous start – a golden duck for Josh Thompson, However, the ever-green Tim Western anchored the innings with 35 in a trademark 86 balls before a case of “Yes! No! Whoops!” Ed Smout Cooper who is gradually creeping up the order top scored with 57. The “prodigal son”, Dan Western, on his return to A Division cricket also contributed 32. However, TKCC fell short by 60 runs being bowled out in 47.5 overs. Not satisfied with his century. Copeland took 3 for 34 and will start the next match on a hat trick ball. Many of the Ivybridge spectators said it was their most famous DCL win in terms of beating a prestige club – the players though very reminiscent of (Sir) Andy Murray in Gent in 2015, ensured the scorers were properly thanked post-match before heading to the bar to celebrate and watch the later stages of Champions League Final – there was a surprising lack of Arsenal fans.
Evo does also have to report though there was a bit of Wallace and Gromit with some wrong shirts being worn.
Next up for the 1st XI is a trip out on Thursday evening to take on Ipplepen CC 1st XI in the Quarter Final of the Aaron Printers Cup under the leadership Harry Baxendale. The 1st XI return to DCL action when they play host to Budliegh Salterton CC 1st XI.
Ivybridge CC 1st XI 263 for 8 (50 overs)
M Copeland 114
D Raheja 54
R Koyikkara 3-55
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 1st XI 203 all out (47.5 overs)
E Smout Cooper 57
T Western 35
D Western 32
M Copeland 3-34
Ivybridge CC 1st XI (20 pts) beat Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 1st XI (8 pts) by 60 Runs
2ND XI
The 2nd XI played host to Ivybridge CC 2nd XI under the leadership of Ryan Hanauer.
TKCC won the toss and elected to bat and it was left to the ever-green Faiz Ebrahim continued his purple patch of form with the bat scoring 73, However, Ebrahim was out done by super vet, Mike Pugh with 79, as TKCC scored 229 for 7 in their 45 overs. The wickets were shared about by the Ivybridge bowlers the best though were Chris Greenhouse with 2 for 17 and Jithin Joseph with 2 for 33.
Ivybridge were always in the hunt during their reply especially thanks to their 5th wicket partnership of 105 between Sam Kidd who scored 67 and Matthew Dardis with 55. Everything seemed to be going in their favour until, Matt Rossin, a true club person, took 2 in 2, ending up with 2 for 27 – identical figures to Bobby Western. It got to squeaky bottom time for Ivybridge but they won off the last ball of the match by 3 wickets with Dylan Squire hitting Abu Bakar for 4 runs – a famous day for Ivybridge CC. Not satisfied with his performance with the bat, not must be made of the wicketkeeping of Faiz Ebrahim with a catch and three stumpings
Whilst the forecast was good Friday night it has to be noted that it was was left to those selected for 1st XI to get the covers on.
Next up for the 2nd XI next weekend is a trip to take on founder members of the DCL, Yelverton Bohemians CC- 1st XI.
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 2nd XI 229 for 7 (45 overs)
M Pugh 79
F Ebrahim 73
C Greenhouse 2-17
J Joseph 2-33
Ivybridge CC 2nd XI 231 for 7 (45 0vers)
S Kidd 67
M Dardis 55
M Rossin 2-27
B Western 2-27
Ivybridge CC 2nd XI (18 pts) beat Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 2nd XI (8 pts) by 3 Wickets
3RD XI
The 3rd XI headed out east to take on Kenn CC 2nd XI.
TKCC won the toss and elected to bat and despite losing the Chair of Cricket, Steve Waters, before he troubled the scorers, TKCC scored 211 for 3 in their 40 overs. There was a captain’s knock with 73 from Mike Etherington and 56 from Rob Spencer. Mention must be made though of the 44 not out by Craig Davies who answered the SOS to play despite the fact he should have been in daddy duties – a true club person. The best of the Kenn bowlers was Matt Jose with 2 for 55.
After Obaid Wahedi claimed the early wicket of Rob Hutchings, Kenn’s reply became the Rudi Ellis and Al Davey show with an undefeated 2nd wicket partnership of 184 with Ellis finishing on 110 not out and Davey on 81 not out. Kenn won in 37.2 overs. How often on a Friday night do you hear Mike Ehterrington saying he has so many bowlers he doesn’t need to bowl himself. Well tonight on WhatsApp he is bemoaning the lack of bowlers – you can’t please some people.
Next up for the 3rd XI next weekend is hosting Honiton CC 2nd XI.
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 3rd XI 211 for 3 (40 overs)
M Etherington 73
R Spencer 56
C Davies 44 not out
M Jose 2-55
Kenn CC 2nd XI 214 for 1 (37.2 overs)
R Ellis 110 not out
A Davey 81 not out
Kenn CC 2nd XI (16 pts) beat Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 3rd XI (5 pts) by 9 Wickets
4TH XI
Sadly, a case of déjà vu and even a week earlier then 2025 the 4th XI having to concede their home fixture against Stoke Gabriel CC 3rd XI due to a lack of players – it is understood in one case watching the Champions League Final on TV was more of a priority. With the club’s links to Cavendish Cavaliers CC the catch phrase of it’s former Entertainment Manager, Mark Jenkins, “unbelievable” comes to mind when one considers how many players the club has registered. On an even more serious note, players have to be aware, a blank cricket Saturday has the potential of implications with Kingskerswell PC.
God willing the 4th XI will have an “overseas” trip next weekend when they are scheduled to take on Tavistock CC 3rd XI at Launceston CC’s 2nd pitch.
Player of the Day
For his all round it has to go to Faiz Ebrahim.
Spectator Watch
It was good to see the return of Camp Kelmere to an away DCL match for the first time this season. However special mention must be made of Malcolm Dare who hot footed it from Avonwick Tennis Club (lets hope he had more success than the Brits are having at Roland Garros) to watch the 1st XI. He was soon joined by Mike Hunt and “Lady Ann.”
WARNING!
Some of you might have noticed the new car parking signs which went up last week. A new machine is now operational at the sea end car parking. Shortly it will be operational under an ANPR camera basis, this means that a camera will capture you on entry and exit to that area, if you are dropping off you get a maximum of 10 minutes, and it is an exact 10 mins! Normally we do not have problems with our car parking arrangements so please be aware of the new parking regime and time allowances. PCN’s will be issued by the parking company which cannot be rescinded by us if you go over the time allowances for dropping off. To avoid ambiguity the time starts as soon as you enter the site and finishes when you exit the site.
10 MINUTES MAXIMUM!