DEVON CRICKET LEAGUE 2026 - ROUND 15

1ST XI

The 1st XI head east to take on Budleigh Salterton CC 1st XI with “Air Miles” Passenger back in command.

Prior to play some of the more intrepid team members took a dip in the sea.  One of them who shall stay nameless wondered why they couldn’t see the old ground – clearly, they don’t watch Country File!

After the “Big Swim” unfortunately there was “Breakfastgate”- everyone’s breakfast arrived accept, for the organiser’s, Ed Smout- Cooper, who ended up having to raid the local Spar.

TKCC won the toss and elected to bat,  Evo ‘s prediction for “Mr BBO” was sadly correct – out for 17 off just 12 balls – one of four catches for Sam Whitehead.  When Ben Pomare was out for 47 it was 80 for 4 but fortune favours the brave – Chris Kelmere was dropped on 8 before going onto score a vital 37,  However, James Tyler, in the presence of his dad for the first time this season, was the star of the show scoring 64 not out which included 5 *6s with one ball last seen heading down the river valley.  TKCC finished on 222 for 8 in their 50 overs – the best of the Budleigh Salterton was their captain, Ed Doble with 3 for 28.

By the time Tea was taken, news was reaching the ground that the current A Division League leaders, North Devon CC 1st XI were heading for a crushing defeat away to Cullompton CC 1st XI.

In reply Budleigh Salterton got off to a good start, 58 for 1, thanks to Max Mejzner who scored 43, but they then fell to 108 for 8.  The main tormentor was Harry Baxendale who took 5 for 28.  Baxendale also provided a heart stopping comic gold moment that Frank Spencer would have been proud of – “Fence Diving” when in a vane attempt to stop a four,   he went head first over the fence, right by the sightscreen which nearly took out Josh Nott in a previous encounter.  It was certainly a heart stopping moment for Susie, who showed true love by dashing over from Camp Kelmere.   The Budleigh Salterton scorer just like Evo  had a prediction come true – a wicket to fall the first ball after drinks – Luke Davies was 6th out with the score on 150 having scored 29.  Budleigh Salterton were finally all out for 198 in 45.4 overs.

In light of the North Devon result and TKCC defending 222, one could imagine David Shepherd being Hopping mad in Heaven!

Next weekend the 1st XI play host to Heathcoat CC 1st XI in “The Winner Takes Its All” match – ironically the same weekend that 52 years ago, ABBA performed on Torre Abbey Meadow.  A winner would virtually secure a return to the Premier League as North Devon CC 1st XI host Heathcoat CC 1st XI the last weekend of the season.

Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 1st XI                   222 for 8 (50 overs)

J Tyler                                                                           64 not out

B Pomare                                                                     47

E Doble                                                                         3-28

Budleigh Salterton CC 1st XI                                    198 all out (45.4 overs)

M Mejzner                                                                      43

H Baxendale                                                                  5-28

J Tyler                                                                              3-27

Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 1st XI (19 pts) beat Budleigh Salterton CC 1st XI (7 pts) by 24 runs

2ND XI

The 2nd XI played host to Yelverton Bohemians CC 1st XI.

TKCC won the toss and elected to field but after taking an early wicket were soon leather chasing.  Geoff Brain led the way with 57 before retiring not out.  He was supported by their skipper David Ackford with 50  and Rob Grove with 46.  No TKCC bowler took more than one wicket and Yelverton Bohemians finished on 240 for 6 in their 45 overs.

In reply for TKCC, Tim Western literally went from England’s hero yesterday to zero with a Royal Duck (youngest son, Bobby, sadly fared little better).  Once again, super veteran, Mike Pugh, showed his experience scoring 76 not out supported by youngster Rio Koyikkara who got some valuable time out in the middle scoring 41.  However, their efforts weren’t enough and TKCC finished on 196 for 9 in their 45 overs.  The best of the Yelverton Bohemians bowlers were, Hadliegh Scott- Kirk with 3 for 14 and Michael Marais with 3 for 24.

Next up for the 2nd XI is the short trip next weekend to take on Ipplepen CC 2nd XI in a vital match as there is now a four- way dog fight for the second promotion spot.  However, over the next two weekends as some of the teams involved cross swords!

Yelverton Bohemians CC 1st XI                              240 for 6 (45 overs)

G Brain                                                                           57 retired not out

D Ackford                                                                     50

R Grove                                                                         46

Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 2nd XI                  196 for 9 (45 overs)

M Pugh                                                                          76 not out

R Koyikkara                                                                   41

H Scott-Kirk                                                                  3-14

M Marais                                                                        3-24

Yelverton Bohemians CC 1st XI (19 pts) beat Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 2nd XI (7 pts) by 44 runs

3RD & 4TH XI

To follow on Sunday.

Player of the Day

TBC once the 4th XI result is confirmed.

Spectator Watch

The Budleigh Salterton could believe the size of Camp Kelmere as when they are away usually, they have only two followers!