update no 2 DEVON CRICKET LEAGUE 2026 - ROUND 16
1ST XI
The 1st XI played host to Heathcoat CC 1st XI in a virtually “Winner Takes It All – win and a return to the Premier League was virtually assured. The 1st XI was hoping the photo below wasn’t a bad omen:
Heathcoat won the toss and elected to bat and within the first hour were in trouble falling to 64 for 6 thanks mainly to the Two Harrys! Skipper, Passenger, was taking the wickets – 4 for 35, while Baxendale was Mr Misery well OK “Mr Miserly” with 1 for 13. The only partnership of significance for Heathcoat was their 7th wicket of 63 between skipper Jamie Drew (32) and Finn Stoneman (35). Heathcoat were all out for 154 in 46.4 overs but in the process secured a vital 3rd bonus point.
In reply we shall gloss over “Mr BBO”. TKCC were soon in trouble at 37 for 4 thanks primarily to Heathcoat’s very own Mr Miserly, their skipper, Jamie Drew who took 2 for 27. However, TKCC were recued by a 5th wicket partnership of 68 between Ben Pomare (43) and skipper Harry Passenger (38) . TKCC seemed to be cruising until a magical first over by Daniel Pugsley who was on a hat trick and went onto claim 2 for 19. It then because a war of nutrition but the stars from seven days before James Tyler (21 not out) and Harry Baxebdale (10 not out) got TKCC over the line with three wickets remaining and nearly fourteen overs.
Alas, mission wasn’t accomplished regarding promotion. However, in seven days’ time when the 1st XI play host to Cullompton CC 1st XI who are deep in relegation trouble just 3 points are needed for mission accomplished But, before then the 1st XI will be taking on Barton CC 1st XI in the 3rd / 4th Place Play Off in the VX3 Cup at Queens Park on Sunday at 11am – unfortunately unless the opposition have a scorer the match won’t be online.
Heathcoat CC 1st XI 154 all out (46.4 overs)
F Stoneman 35
J Drew 32
H Passenger 4-35
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 1st XI 158 for 7 (36.2 overs)
B Pomare 43
H Passenger 38
D Pugsley 2-19
J Drew 2-27
M Knight 2-38
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 1st XI (19 pts) beat Heathcoat CC 1st XI (6 pts) by 3 Wickets
2ND XI
The 2nd XI made a short trip into Teignbridge (well for now) to take on Ipplepen CC 2nd XI under the leadership of Tim Western – Evo is running out of fingers when it comes to 2nd XI skippers this season. The Ipplepen side included the legendary Marcus Green formerly of this parish, as well Mawgan Penrice free from his best ever bowling performance amd Noah Rider also both formerly of this parish.
TKCC won the toss and decided to have a bat. As a result of legal strengthening (both Evo and Dr Viv had checked the DCL rules), Dan Western opened the batting and smashed 137, beating his previous best score by just 1 run! Western finally fell to a catch off the bowling of Marcus Green, who proved he still has it taking 3 for 56. However, with cameos also from Tobias Delahunty (40) – another victim of Green and Faiz Ebrahim (34) – yes, you guessed another victim of Green, TKCC scored a mammoth 301 for 9 in their 45 overs with Bradley Aldridge being the best of Ipplepen bowlers with 3 for 48.
In reply Ipplepen got off to a reasonable start but the TKCC opening attack of Abu Bakar (4 for 35) and Luke Glasson (3 for 34) kept any hope of a successful run chase in check and Ipplepen were all out for 175 with an over to go. The best of their batters being Steve Bowden (40) and a certain Noah Rider (31).
Next up for the 2nd XI next weekend is another short trip into Teignbridge to take on Abbotskerswell CC 2nd XI in their fight for promotion.
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 2nd XI 301 for 9 (45 overs)
D Western 137
T Delahunty 40
F Ebrahim 34
B Aldridge 3-48
M Green 3-56
Ipplepen CC 2nd XI 175 all out (44 overs)
S Bowden 40
N Rider 31
A Bakar 4-35
L Glasson 3-34
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 2nd XI (20 pts) beat Ipplepen CC 2nd XI (7 pts) by 136 Runs
3RD XI
The 3rd XI had the rare honour to play on a first-class ground when they took on Abbotskerswell CC 3rd XI at The Rec but sadly that still wasn’t enough encouragement to have a full team.
TKCC won the toss fortunately and could bat as the Kulkarni Trio were still playing in the VX3 Cup. Ethan Abraham led the way with 66, supported by skipper Mike Etherington (in two acts thanks to receiving a ball in his eye) with 44, Preshit Pawar with 33 and Matt McCann with 32. TKCC scored 258 for 8 in their 40 overs. The best of the Abbotskerswell bowlers was James Roberts with 4 for 68.
In reply Abbotskerswell were never at the races. Only there skipper, Thomas Askew made a meaningful contribution with 43 and they were all out for 153 with 2 overs left. Four TKCC bowlers took 2 wickets each the best of which was Ethan Abraham with 2 for 8, However, special mention must be made of young Seth McCann who took 2 for 20. Where does he get his talent as dad, Matt had figures of 0 for 32!
With the 3rd XI looking for a top four finish in their division, next weekend they play host to Upottery 3rd XI who are currently in the 2nd promotion position.
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 3rd XI 258 for 8 (40 overs)
E Abraham 66
M Etherington 44
P Pawar 33
M McCann 32
J Roberts 4-68
Abootskerswell CC 3rd XI 153 all out (38 overs)
T Askew 43
E Abraham 2-8
S McCann 2-20
D Kulkarni 2-23
H Patel 2-26
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 3rd XI (20 pts) beat Abbotskerswell CC 3rd XI (7 pts) by 105 Runs
4TH XI
The 4th XI travelled to take on Ipplepen 4th XI back under the leadership of Ollie Smith, just don’t ask him the sex of the bowler who got him out! Well, her father who wrote himself into the History of Torquay CC back in 1997 – enough said. Sadly, like the 3rd XI though the lure of playing on a “main” ground wasn’t sufficient to ensure a full team.
Ipplepen won the toss, no surprise there according to the banter on WhatsApp, and decided to have a bat. They certainly took advantage of TKCC being a fielder short and scored 282 for 4 in their 40 overs, primarily thanks to their openers Nick Heale with his maiden DCL century (136) and Paul Aldridge with his maiden DCL fifty (51). Of the TKCC bowlers, Ollie Smith led from the front with 2 for 26.
In reply sadly only the top three TKCC batters contributed with the bat – sadly Leigh “the run machine” Scarff only managed 35. Leading the way wads Thomas Vooght a loanee from Teignmouth and Shaldon CC who was left stranded just one run short of his maiden DCL fifty. Andy Redpsth also contributed 43 as TKCC were all out for 176 in 38.5 overs. Young Jack Edworthy was the best of the Ipplepen bowlers with 2 for 8.
Next weekend the 4th XI can put their feet up as it is their blank weekend.
Ipplepen CC 4th XI 282 for 4 (40 overs)
N Heale 136
P Aldridge 51
O Smith 2-36
Ipplepen CC 4th XI 176 all out (38.5 overs)
T Vooght 49 not out
A Redpath 43
L Scarff 35
J Edworthy 2-8
A Boon 2-30
S Harris 2-38
Ipplepen CC 4th XI (20 pts) beat Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 4th XI (6 pts) by 105 Runs
Player of the Weekend
An easy one this week – Dan Westerm.
Spectator Watch
Saturday
Several of the 3s & 4s came to watch including Messrs Bradford, Carswell, Etherington, McCann (snr and jnr), Scarff, Trenchard and Waters.
The legend that is Phil Bradford
Also present was Barney Bettesworth who has had a long association with the club and Colin Davey who as 2nd XI skipper got Evo into scoring way back in 1986.
Sunday
Alas there was a dearth of players from the 1st XI and 2nd XI watching the 3rd XI - one can only hope they had all travelled to support the 4th XI after so many of that team supported the 1st XI yesterday.