Rain Denies Frenchay in Season Opener Against Bishopston
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MATCH ABANDONED
Bishopston CC 159 Frenchay CC 39/1
The arrival of the new cricket season was met with a familiar frustration this weekend as the "heavens opened" to deny Chare Smith and his Frenchay Cricket Club teammates a winning start to their West of England Premier Cricket League (WEPL) campaign.
The Bristol and North Somerset Division 50-over opener against Bishopston was finely poised when the weather intervened, leaving Frenchay to wonder what might have been after a dominant display with the ball.
After winning the toss and electing to field, Frenchay’s bowling attack looked clinical. Bermudian international Chare Smith led the charge from one end, returning impressive figures of 3-31 from his eight overs. He was ably supported by Shalinda Arachchige, who proved almost impossible to get away, claiming 3-16 as Bishopston were bundled out for a modest 159. Only Dominic Hooper offered significant resistance for the visitors, striking a gritty 53.
The chase began with similar composure. Frenchay had reached 39 for the loss of just one wicket after 11 overs, with Mike Donaldson (15) steadying the ship. Daniel McCudden had provided the solitary breakthrough for Bishopston, but the hosts appeared to be in firm control of the required run rate.
However, a sudden afternoon deluge halted play, forcing the officials to abandon the contest. While both sides walk away with a share of the points, Frenchay will likely feel the more aggrieved, having put themselves in a commanding position to secure maximum points on home soil.
The focus for Smith and his side now shifts to next weekend, with the weather forecast—and the form of their seam attack—remaining the primary talking points at the Frenchay ground.
Bishopston Cricket Club Inning
..03 (09) Arnold Otwani c Mike Donaldson b Rishabh Singh ..01 (06) Tristan Jungbauer b Chare Smith ..00 (02) David O'Brien c Mike Donaldson b Chare Smith ..15 (15) Saurabh Rawat c Rishabh Singh b Chare Smith ..53 (89) Dominic Hooper c Madushan Ravichandrakumar b Shalinda Arachchige ..22 (46) Alex Morgan b Alex Stell ..04 (05) Gary Booth c Chare Smith b Alex Stell ..23 (49) Lawrence Cook c Tom Bibby b Shalinda Arachchige ..00 (09) William Thirkell LBW Alex Stell ..11 (22) Ryan White c Steffan Davies b Shalinda Arachchige ..02 (12) Daniel McCudden Not Out ..25 Extras (4b-6lb-14w-1nb) 159 Total All Out after 43.5 overs
..15 (22) Mike Donaldson cTristan Jungbauer b Daniel McCudden ..12 (36) Tom Bibby Not Out ..08 (08) Tyrone Isitt Not Out ..04 Extras (4w) ..39 Total for 1 wicket after 11 overs
Fall of Wickets: 1-21 (Donaldson);
Bishopston Cricket Club Bowlers
5.0-0-23-0 Lawrence Cook 5.0-0-13-1 Daniel McCudden 1.0-0-03-0 David O'Brien
Friday, May 01, 2026
Horan & Clinical Kings College Taunton Cruise to Victory
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Canford School 159 King's College, Taunton 160/1
Kings College Taunton produced a dominant all-round display to dismantle Canford School, securing a comprehensive nine-wicket victory in their latest schoolboy cricket encounter.
After winning the toss and electing to field, Kings College justified the decision immediately with a disciplined bowling performance that never allowed the Canford batsmen to settle. While Felix Inglis provided a resilient anchor for the visitors with a well-made 62, wickets fell at regular intervals at the other end.
Jago Barclay was the standout performer with the ball, finishing with impressive figures of 3-32 from his nine overs. He was ably supported by Bermudian international Luke Horan, who applied significant pressure during his spell, returning clinical figures of 1-13 from four overs as Canford were eventually bundled out for 159.
The chase proved to be a straightforward affair for the Kings College top order. Thomas Rew spearheaded the reply with an authoritative unbeaten 87, punishing anything loose as the hosts raced toward the target.
Canford struggled to find a breakthrough against the set batsmen, with Archie Brown claiming the solitary wicket of the innings, finishing with 1-25. Kings College reached 160 for the loss of just one wicket, wrapping up the win with significant time to spare.
The result continues a strong run of form for the Taunton side, whose balance of aggressive batting and tight bowling remains a formidable challenge on the school circuit.
Canford School Inning
..28 (24) Seb Rowland c Thomas Rew b F Tucker ..17 (15) Henry Crowhurst b T Watson ..62 (90) Felix Inglis c F Tucker b Ruben S ..00 (02) Ben Jack b F Tucker ..06 (07) Danny Stephens b Luke Horan ..06 (13) Ben Priaulx b Jago Barclay ..03 (16) Guy Punnet Run Out ..02 (13) Toby Reid c T Lamey b Jago Barclay ..05 (10) Archie Brown LBW Jago Barclay ..00 (05) Gabriel Davey b Ruben S ..06 (08) Rory Brown Not Out EXTRAS: 24 (lb 9, w 12, nb 3) TOTAL: 159 (33.2 Overs, All Out)
4.0-0-36-0 Rishabh Shimpi 4.0-0-26-1 T Watson 4.0-0-22-2 F Tucker 4.0-1-13-1 Luke Horan 9.0-1-32-3 Jago Barclay 8.2-0-21-2 Ruben S
Kings College Taunton Inning
..12 (27) Bertie Michael b Archie Brown ..87 (79) Thomas Rew Not Out ..39 (25) T Lamey Not Out ..22 Extras (4lb-18w) 160 Total for 1 wicket after 21.5 overs
Fall of Wickets; 1-43 (Michael)
Canford School Bowlers
6.0-0-24-0 Ben Jack 7.0-0-42-0 Gabriel Davey 4.0-0-25-1 Archie Brown 2.0-0-24-0 Rory Brown 2.0-0-25-0 Henry Crowhurst 0.5-0-16-0 Ben Priaulx
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Horan & King’s College Cruise to Victory Over Clifton College
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King's College, Taunton 190/5 Clifton College 133/6
King’s College, Taunton secured a commanding 57-run victory over Clifton College in their latest Twenty20 encounter, powered by a disciplined all-round performance.
After winning the toss and electing to field, Clifton College struggled to contain a potent King’s batting line-up. King’s College posted an imposing total of 190 for 5 in their allotted 20 overs, spearheaded by a classy half-century from Rishabh Shimpi, who top-scored with 58.
Bermudian international Luke Horan provided valuable acceleration in the early order, contributing a brisk 21 off just 18 deliveries. Horan’s cameo, which included three boundaries, helped maintain the scoring rate during the crucial middle overs. P. Biggs was the standout performer with the ball for Clifton, returning impressive figures of 2 for 20 from his four overs.
In response, Clifton College’s chase never truly gained the necessary momentum. Despite a resilient knock of 59 from L. Popple, the visitors were restricted to 133 for 6 as the King’s bowling attack applied consistent pressure.
Zach Vukusic led the way for the hosts, claiming 2 for 14 from his three-over spell to stifle the top order. Horan also played his part in the defensive effort, delivering two tidy overs for 17 runs. The result marks a significant win for King’s College as they look to build consistency heading into the heart of the summer cricket schedule.
King's College, Taunton Inning
..57 (26) T Rew c J Grindal b P Biggs ..21 (18) Luke Horan c N Choughule b R Pollitt ..00 (01) L Browne c L Bowden b P Biggs ..13 (16) Z Vukusic c L Popple b J Maxwell ..58 (41) R Shimpi Not Out ..13 (17) K Baranidharan Run Out ..06 (05) M Matravers Not Out ..22 Extras (6b-2-lb-4nb-10w) 190 Total for 5 wickets after 20 overs
Fall of Wickets: 1-76 (Rew), 2-76 (Browne), 3-94 (Horan), 4-102 (Vukusic), 5-178 (Baranidharan)
Clifton College Bowlers
4.0-0-47-0 J Baker 4.0-0-45-1 R Pollitt 4.0-0-40-0 J Benkenstein 4.0-0-20-2 P Biggs 4.0-0-30-1 J Maxwell
Clifton College Inning
..00 (02) L Bowden b Z Vukusic ..00 (05) N Choughule b R Shimpi ..59 (49) L Popple b Z Vukusic ..28 (22) R Pollitt b J Barclay ..01 (02) J Benkenstein Run Out ..23 (22) J Grindal b F Watson ..10 (13) O Barlass Not Out ..00 (01) N Phillips Not Out ..12 Extras (1lb-1w) 133 Total All Out after 20 overs
Fall of Wickets: 1-2 (Choughule), 3-72 (Benkenstein), 4-90 (Pollitt), 5-96 (Popple), 6-133 (Grindal),
King's College, Taunton Bowlers
3.0-0-14-2 Z Vukusic 3.0-1-19-1 R Shimpi 2.0-0-17-0 Luke Horan 4.0-0-30-1 J Barclay 3.0-0-18-0 L Browne 2.0-0-24-0 O Groves 1.0-0-06-0 S Patidar 1.0-0-04-1 F Watson
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Manders Shines as Tata Steel Cruise to Victory Over Neath
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Neath CC 120/4 Tata Steel CC 121/2
The pre-season preparations for Tata Steel CC continued in impressive fashion as they secured an eight-wicket victory over Neath CC in a rain-affected T20 friendly.
In a match reduced to 18 overs per side, Neath were put in to bat first and struggled to find consistent momentum against a disciplined Tata Steel attack. Despite a classy half-century from O Amis, who anchored the innings with 51, the hosts were restricted to 120 for 4.
Bermudian international Jaiden Manders proved to be the standout performer with the ball for the visitors. Showing excellent control in the shorter format, Manders returned the most economical figures of the innings, claiming one wicket for just 17 runs during his three-over spell.
The chase from Tata Steel was clinical and composed. The visitors reached their target with two overs to spare, finishing on 121 for 2. T Rees led the scoring with a solid 34, but Manders ensured it was a productive all-round day for himself by adding a brisk 30 to help steer his side home.
While G John provided some resistance for Neath, claiming one for nine from his three overs, it was not enough to halt the momentum of a Tata Steel side that looks increasingly sharp as the competitive season approaches.
Neath CC Inning
..27 (23) C Stephens LBW Jaiden Manders ..06 (08) J Thorne c & b D Williams ..51 O Amis Retired Not Out ..10 (16) G John b D Melindo ..02 (08) M Thorne Run Out ..14 (12) R Edwards Not Out ..06 (08) I Bandara Not Out ..04 Extras (1b-1lb-1nb-1w) 120 Total for 4 wickets after 18 overs
Fall of Wickets: 1-26 (Thorne), 2-49 (Stephens), 3-66 (John), 4-86 (Thorne)
Tata Steel Bowlers
2.0-1-13-0 M Jones 4.0-0-29-1 D Williams 3.0-0-17-1 Jaiden Manders 3.0-0-22-0 S Chathuranga 3.0-1-21-1 D Melindo 2.0-0-10-0 D Jones 1.0-0-06-0 R Jones
Tata Steel CC Inning
..25 (32) A Jardine Retired Not Out ..30 (19) Jaiden Manders c & b G John ..34 (35) T Rees c G John b O Amis ..12 (09) S Chathuranga Not Out ..03 (03) I Webbe Not Out ..17 Extras (1b-1lb-3nb-12w) 121 Total for 2 wickets after TOTAL: 121 (16 Overs)
Fall of Wickets: 1-36 (Manders), 2-118 (Rees)
Neath CC Bowlers
3.0-1-09-1 G John 2.0-0-27-0 J Slade 2.0-0-06-0 R Edwards 2.0-0-12-0 W Rowlands 2.0-0-19-0 I Bandara 2.0-0-24-0 A Singh 2.0-0-13-0 A Ashraf 1.0-0-09-1 O Amis
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Jeffers and Bristol West Indian Phoenix Secure Gritty Win
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Bristol West Indian Phoenix CC 239 Wembdon CC 220
The cricketing summer has begun in earnest for Cameron Jeffers, as his Bristol West Indian Phoenix CC side claimed a hard-fought 19-run victory over Wembdon CC in an entertaining pre-season friendly.
Winning the toss and opting to set a target, Bristol West Indian Phoenix navigated their way to a formidable total of 239. The innings was anchored by an aggressive knock from Rushabh Yadav, who spearheaded the scoring with a well-timed 57. While Jeffers was unable to add to the tally, finishing his time at the crease not out without scoring, his side’s middle order provided enough resistance to keep the scoreboard ticking over.
Wembdon’s Syed Munir Hussain was the standout performer with the ball, providing a persistent threat and returning disciplined figures of two wickets for 15 runs across his three-over spell.
The chase from Wembdon was defined by the brilliance of Brahm Singh, whose 76 kept the visitors within touching distance of an upset. However, Bristol West Indian Phoenix found their hero in Yadav, who followed up his batting exploits with a devastating performance with the ball. He dismantled the Wembdon lower order to finish with a five-wicket haul, returning figures of 5 for 50 from his ten overs.
Jeffers played a crucial supporting role in the field and with the ball to ensure the victory. Across his four overs, the Bermudian claimed one wicket for 34 runs and proved his reliability in the deep by safely holding onto two catches as Wembdon were eventually bowled out for 220.
The victory provides an ideal platform for Jeffers and his teammates as they look to build momentum ahead of the official league campaign.
Bristol West Indian Phoenix CC Inning
..40 (61) Vishal Mamgai b Brahm Singh ..00 (08) Raj Chudasama c Dave Worthington b Jon Brockwell ..20 (38) James Pearson LBW Brahm Singh ..02 (03) Ashur Morrison c Harry Bowditch b Lewis Townsend ..05 (13) Dylan Young b Lewis Townsend ..39 (63) Reuben Batt c & b Syed Munir Hussain ..57 (59) Rushabh Yadav c Anmol Molhotra b Syed Munir Hussain ..22 (17) Muntasir Nayeem b Brendan Pope ..01 (03) Otis Lemon Run Out ..12 (13) N Ahmadzi Run Out ..00 (00) Cameron Jeffers Not Out ..39 E Extras (5b-2lb-29w-3nb) 239 Total All Out after 46.4 overs
6.0-0-25-1 Jon Brockwell 8.0-1-34-1 Brendan Pope 10.-0-51-2 Brahm Singh 4.0-0-29-0 Umar Sahaq 6.4-2-20-2 Lewis Townsend 5.0-0-37-0 Jack Presley 4.0-0-21-0 Anmol Molhotra 3.0-0-15-2 Syed Munir Hussain
Wembdon CC Inning
..03 (11) Dave Worthington b Mike Jones ..76 (95) Brahm Singh c Vishal Mamgai b Ashur Morrison ..40 (56) Lewis Townsend c Vishal Mamgai b Cameron Jeffers ..37 (28) Anmol Molhotra c Dylan Young b Mike Jones ..11 (13) Jon Brockwell c Cameron Jeffers b Rushabh Yadav ..18 (23) Liam Pigden b Mike Jones ..01 (03) Syed Munir Hussain LBW Rushabh Yadav ..00 (04) Harry Bowditch c Cameron Jeffers b Rushabh Yadav ..01 (03) Brendan Pope c Reuben Batt b Rushabh Yadav ..06 (04) Umar Sahaq LBW Rushabh Yadav ..01 (02) Jack Presley Not Out ..26 Extras (4b-2lb-17w-3nb) 220 Total All Out after 40 overs
