devon cricket league 2025 - round 15
1ST XI
The 1st XI headed into deepest East Devon to take on Kilmington CC 1st XI
Normal service was resumed as Hazza lost the toss and Kilmington asked T&K to have a bat.
With Josh Thompson on his travels with Devon U18s. Tim Western opened up with Nathan Roux as the non-striker for a change. Western, Koyikkara and Passenger were soon all back in the pavilion - there is no truth in the rumour that Passenger had over indulged on alcoholic beverages at Taunton using Evo’s membership card. That saying Autistic After Hours profited by another £10! (Now just £22 short of £500.) It then became the Nathan Roux show - undefeated on 136 come the end having been supported by Chris Kelmere, form is temporarily class is permanent, with 56. The best of the Kilmington bowlers was Oliver Reed with 2 for 60 as T&K amassed 241 for 6 in their 50 overs.
Tom Gooding got Kilmington off to an excellent start with 46 before falling to Beau Rider in his magical over – taking Sam Cocunits their overseas with his next legitimate ball. At 130 for 6 in looked game on, However Oliver Reed with 74 not out and Tom Olive with 47 out out saw Kilmington over the line by 4 wickets with 3.3 overs remaining – having to fudge overs again came back to haunt T&K. The best of the T&K bowlers was young Beau Rider with 3 for 32.
Next up for the 1st XI next weekend is the absolute crunch home fixture against Plympton CC 1st XI – defeat and the unthinkable is possible.
There are however potentially even more concerning reports this morning from Evo’s household that after nearly 40 years he is falling out of love with scoring – more news as we have it. The last few years have simply taken a toll on him.
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 1st XI 241 for 6 (50 overs)
N Roux 136 not out
C Kelmere 56
O Reed 2-60
Kilmington CC 1st XI 244 for 6 (46.3 overs)
O Reed 74 not out
T Olive 47 not out
B Rider 3-32
Kilmington CC 1st XI (18 pts) beat Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 1st XI (7 pts) by 4 wickets
2ND XI
The 2nd XI played host to Ivybridge CC 2nd XI under the leadership of the “Lesser Spotted” Ryan Hanauer.
Ivybridge won the toss and asked T&K to have a bat.
T&K scored 200 all out in 40.5 overs and it was all down to one player, Tobias Delahunty with 108 apart from a cameo from Anthony Nadar with 29. Delahunty’s innings went as more than run a ball and included 15 * 4s and 1 * 6. The best of the Ivybridge bowlers were Owen Howard with 3 for 13 and Harry Drew with 3 for 31.
When Ivybridge replied it was once again the Towkir Chowdhury show with the ball taking 4 for 21. How long before he gets his chance in the 1st XI? However, you couldn’t keep Tobias Delahunty out the action – 3 for 19 and 2 catches. The best of the Ivybridge batter’s was Harry Drew with 36 not out as they were all out for 143 in 38.5 overs.
A special thanks must go to, Ollie Smith, a truly dedicated club person who answered the SOS for an umpire.
Next up for the 2nd XI next weekend is a trip to take on Plymouth CS and Roborough CC 1st XI in a mid-table battle. T&K now find themselves 29 pts off 2nd place but more importantly 29 points off 9th place.
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 2nd XI 200 all out (40.5 overs)
T Delahunty 108
O Howard 3-13
H Drew 3-31
Ivybridge CC 2nd XI 143 all out (38.5 overs)
H Drew 36 not out
T Chowdhury 4-21
T Delahunty 3-19
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 2nd XI (20 pts) beat Ivybridge CC 2nd XI (8 pts) by 57 runs
3RD XI
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4TH XI
The 4th XI made the shortness of trips today, sadly with only 10 players, to take on Barton 3rd XI at the former home of Torquay CC – Cricketfield Road.
Barton won the toss and asked T&K to have a bat,
T&Ks innings was built around the openers, Matt Rossin with 33 and a very steady 47 not out by Andy Redpath. The total was greatly helped by Barton bowlers having radar issues – 43 wides out of 59 extras. The best of the Barton bowlers was Rueben Hargreaves with 2 for 28 as T&K scored 179 for 8 in their 40 overs.
In reply Ben Hales top scored for Barton with 55 supported by Andy Meredith with 36 and Buddhike Konara with 26 not out to see Barton over the line by 3 wickets but with nearly 14 overs to spare thanks to T&K bowlers also having radar issues – 25 wides out of 46 extras. The T&K bowlers shared the wickets around with three each taking two, including wicketkeeper turned bowler, Ollie Smith. Mention must be made of Luke Glasson who made a “super sub” appearance.
Despite the result from all accounts the 4th XI was well supported by players from the other XIs.
Next up for the 4th XI is a trip next weekend to take on Cullompton CC 4th XI in deepest East Devon at Plymtree CC. Players please make yourselves available as the 4th XI still face the trap door from the league if they concede another match.
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 4th XI 179 for 8 (40 overs)
Extras 59
A Redpath 47 not out
M Rossin 33
R Hargreaves 2-28
Barton CC 3rd XI 183 for 7 (26.2 overs)
B Hales 55
A Meredith 36
O Smith 2-30
M Rossin 2-34
F Pinder 2-37
Barton CC 3rd XI (19 pts) beat Torquay and Kingskerswell CC (7 pts) by 3 wickets
Player of the Day
TBC
Spectator Watch
Nougt to report apart from “sneaky” Camp Kelmere which nearly sneaked in without Evo noticing.