Sunday 27th August 2023
Harptree Villages 275-5 v Chilcompton Sunday XI 110ao – Harptree won by 165 runs.
For the final game of the season the Chilcompton Sunday XI took to the road to cross the Mendips to face the representatives of Harptree villages. With Shipper Gillard keen to mix things up and win the toss and looking to bat, both captains inspected the pitch following Saturday evening deluge. Neither were successful, and Chilcompton took to the field. With young Malachy Love (8-0-46-1) dismissing Stride, last season’s centurion early for just 6 runs. With the home side settling into their rhythm and looking comfortable, the skipper’s inspired bowling change brought instant rewards with Rogers Snr (6-1-39-3) snaring a wicket with his first ball. Tight fielding, particular from debutant Isaac Emery and a direct hit run out from the skipper saw drinks taken with the score at 79-4. Unfortunately, the home side pair of Moore (72) & Ware (75) (sounds like a 1950’s department store) steadied the ship and looked to rebuild and become more expansive as the 40 over mark approached, bringing the innings to a closed at 275/4.
With the Chilcompton batting unit never really firing all season, this was likely to be a ‘few too many’. Following the early loss of Mark Emery, the experienced pair of Mike Smart (46) and James Purchase (21) steadied the ship and routinely dispatched balls to the boundary, before Purchase departed. Wickets then continued to fall with regularity as the home side kept the pressure on, leaving Chilli all out for 110 in the 36th over.
Whilst the season has been tough with a results perspective, with just a single victory, its purpose is to provide opportunities to ensure the club thrives into the future. With 6 of the clubs successful U13’s making their senior debut during the season, along with a further 5 juniors playing as well, the Sunday XI has continued to deliver upon its ambition to act as a transition between age group cricket and senior cricket. Progression of four of these players, to now playing regularly in the club’s 1st & 2nd XI on a Saturday, having showcased their abilities to those supporting the side and guesting from the 1st and 2nd XI Teams is evidence this is working well. Hopefully, the support from the club’s senior team will continue next season and help guide its next generation of players.
Sunday 20th August 2023
Chilcompton Sunday XI 116ao v Blagdon 286-4 – Blagdon won by 170 runs
Gilly won the toss which turnout to be the MOM performance of a tough game as Blagdon dominated young Chili side. Charlie Ward struck 93 and Tim Patch hit 52 as Blagdon racked up a high score at the CSG. Billy Penny, Roger Davis and Henry Purchase were the Chili Wicket takers.
In reply Chili struggled against a strong Blagdon attack with Gareth Rogers top scoring with 19 runs.
Chili travel to Harptree for the final game of the season on Sunday.
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Sunday 13th August 2023
Chilcompton Sunday XI 148-7 v Dinder & Croscombe 248-8 – Dinder won by 100runs
A young Chili side bowled first in their friendly against Dinder & Croscombe on Sunday with Malachy Love (2 wickets) and Henry Purchase (2 wickets) performing well.
James Purchase (107no) and Chris Glover (47) dominated the Dinder innings after being loaned out by the home side.
In reply for Chili Steve Penny (44) batted well at the top of the innings and Zak Gloudemans (20) scored his first of hopefully many runs for the club at the back of the innings.
Sunday 6th August 2023
Keynsham v Chilcompton Sunday XI
Keynsham cancelled at 2 hours notice!
Sunday 30th July 2023
Chilcompton Sunday XI v Harptree Villages
Match rained off.
Sunday 23rd July 2023
Bradley Stoke Sunday 2nd XI 213-5 v Chilcompton Sunday XI 215-8 – Chilcompton won by 2 wickets.
With the weather washing out both Saturday games, Sunday’s game at Bradley Stoke was the only opportunity for the Chilli players to get on the field last weekend. As the start of the school holidays had thrown up its usually selection headaches for the DoC, the full contact books were opened to entice 11 players to take the field.
As has been reported previously, the sun always shines in the up-and-coming areas of north Bristol, and thanks to the excellent early morning work of the ground staff saw a dry bouncy track produced. With the usual pre match chat completed, both skippers strode purposefully to the middle to see who would have first use of the facilities. Skipper Gillard calling correctly and had no hesitation in inserting the home side as he was particularly keen to put his new Teflon™ manufactured wicketkeeping gloves into action.
A tight opening burst from D Rogers (8-0-33-0) and Davis (7-1-25-1) saw the home side restricted to just 43 runs from the first 10 overs. However, Purnell (105*) and Sharma (43) had settled into run accumulation mode adding 137 runs before the skipper turned to Hudson (5-1-7-3), who’d thankfully recovered from his unfortunate (and comical – for everyone else) fielding injury to break the stubborn partnership. Duly doing so serving up a buffet ball first ball, magnificently caught diving one handed by the returning Nolan, less than fresh from his previous day touring the various hostelries of Norton. A further two catches snaffled by debutant S Penny in a more routine fashion left Hudson the pick of the bowlers. Unfortunately, that didn’t transfer to his catching, spilling a straightforward chance that would have seen debutant B Penny (7-0-45-0) take his first Chilcompton wicket. The raft of quick wickets slowed the home team down and the fielding side managed to restrict the home side to 213-6 (40).
With attention turning to batting, Skipper and Vice-Captain clearly saw that their efforts were not needed with the strength in depth of the batting unit and duly departed without chewing through many balls leaving the score at 4-2. Operation re-build began with the excellent B Penny (67 from 68) and young Messenger (10 from 49) laying a solid foundation for the lower middle order and wagging tail. With the youth of D Rogers (10 from 14) and B Penny (17 from 25) mixing with the experience of Smart (23 from 24) getting the total down to a gettable 80 from the last 10 overs. Nolan (14 from 5), head now clearing, but body creaking, decided attack was the best form of defence and dispatched back-to-back 6’s to the boundaries before returning to the grassy knoll to watch Hudson (18* from 25) and Deverill (32* from 19) attempt to complete the remainder of the innings.
With the overs ticking down, and runs being accumulated through sensible batting and numerous quick singles, increasing the frustration and friction of the home team, 24 were required from the final 12 balls. Deverill channelled his inner T20 mode, fresh from his match winning innings last Thursday to see the Chilli boys’ home with 2 balls to spare to record their first victory of the season.
This Sunday see’s Harptree visit the CSG, with optimism high of continuing the winning trend.
Sunday 16th July 2023
Chilcompton Sunday XI 152ao (34.4 overs) v Bristol Bois 258-8 (32 overs) – Bristol Bois won by 106 runs.
After the 3rd Cry Off in 5 seasons by Backwell Flax Bourton, Captain Gilly quickly found a friendly game against Bristol Bois to replace the current League Fixture. After winning the toss the opponents were inserted on a freshly sprinkled track. U13 players Malachy Love (2 wickets), Adam Zalel (1 wicket) and Victoria Baughan (1 wicket) all bowled well against some strong hitting. Thakur & Arif both retired after rapid half centuries as the visitors made hay in the rain. Mike Smart and Henry Purchase returned to mopped up some late wickets as the Bois posted a challenging 258-8 in 32 overs.
In reply Chilcompton lost the first 5 wickets cheaply but good contributions from Bradley Hancock (10) , Henry Purchase (19), Mike Smart (10) and Tom Hancock (25) took Chili to a respectable 152 in 34.4 overs.
A special mention to the Groundmen Mark Colbourne and Clive Christer for their tireless efforts to get 2 games on in the inclement weather.
The Sundays travel to Bradley Stoke on Sunday.
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Sunday 9th July 2023
Whitchurch Wanderers 302-8 v Chilcompton Sunday XI 145ao – Whitchurch won by 157 runs.
Chilcompton Sunday XI came unstuck on Sunday at Whitchurch despite fielding 4 x 1st Teamers. The home team posted a daunting total of 302-8 in their 40 overs built around good scores from Marshall (66), Farmer (59) and Thatcher (95). Wickets for Chili were shared around with Glen Stanfield the most successful taking 3-25. In reply Chilcompton struggled with only Dan Barker getting going with 22. The tail however did wag with Sam Hudson (41) and Dom Grass (26) taking the visitors to a respectable score.
Chilcompton welcome Backwell Flax Bourton to the CSG on Sunday.
Sunday 2nd July 2023
Chilcompton Sunday XI 93ao v Bristol Bangladeshis 253ao – Bangladeshis won by 160 runs.
Chilcompton hosted Bristol Bangladeshis on Sunday at the CSG on a glorious day. The Bangladeshis posted a good total, and the wickets were shared around the Chili Bowlers with Henry Purchase the pick of the attack taking 3 for 38 in his 8 overs.
In reply Chilcompton struggled against the visitors attack with only Mike Smart (33) and Henry Purchase (16) reaching double figures.
This is a tough season for the Sunday XI but they are blooding a lot of youngsters who will secure the future of the Club.
Chilcompton travel to Whitchurch next week.
Match Ball Sponsor – Ian Barnett
Sunday 25th June 2023
Chilcompton Sunday XI 113ao v Portishead 117-1 – Portishead won by 9 Wickets.
Having been on the road for the previous two weeks, the Sunday XI returned to familiar territory this weekend for the visit of Portishead. Winning the toss, the Chilli skipper had no hesitation and batted first on the wicket used the previous day which had seen 450 runs plundered to all parts of the lightening quick outfield. Unfortunately, that was about the only piece of good luck that came Chilli’s way as the Portishead 1st Team ‘star of day’ (Mott) in their Bristol & District Division 1 game made his first outing for their ‘Development’ side in 3 years. Having taken 5/26 he decided to inflict more pain on opposition batsman by finishing 2/0 and snaffling 3 catches. Despite being reduced to 8 for 4, the Chilli batsman managed to get to 113 thanks the quick singles of Mike Smart (17), and the heroic 35 run partnership of Chris Glover (48) and Roger Davis (0*).
Returning after the tea interval, the aforementioned Mott (69*) decided his 38 runs the previous day needed surpassing and continued his good day by dispatching the opening pair of Stansfield and Glover (4-0-22-1)) to the legside boundary, and only seemed troubled by the accurate swing of Rogers (0/16), who’s movement through the air fortunately didn’t faze debutant Wicket Keeper (Smart) who through himself at anything and everything within reach, limiting the byes to a paltry 7 despite the Chilli bowlers trying all possible lines of attack.
The early finish did mean both sides could return home avoiding the foreboding traffic from a certain local festival and ensure that all could join the club’s Director of Cricket in enjoying the Rocket Man perform. This week sees the second of back-to-back homes games as Chilli welcome Bristol Bangladeshi’s to the CSG.
Match Ball Sponsor – Steve Davis
Sunday 18th June 2023
Easton Cowfolk 240-4 v Chilcompton Sunday XI 239-8 – Easton won by 6 wickets.
Sunday saw Fathers Day and the good weather hit selection, but a frantic call to every known contact saw 10 Chilli’s get on the field to face the friendly guys at Easton Cowfolk, with a second trip in a row the heartlands of respectability in north Bristol. Unfortunately, the normally well-manicured surrounds of the Rose Ground were otherwise engaged and the temporary home of the Cowfolk, resembled that of a Cowfield. An outfield devoid of any water for a month, a wicket where daisies had to be removed beforehand, and no changing rooms!
Given that neither skipper knew what to expect, both wanted to lose the toss and let the other decide. The first victory of the day meant the Chilli boys were inserted into bat. With the Purchase father and son duo forming the latest opening pair, eager anticipated was on everyone’s face to see how the pitch would play. All fears were allayed when the 50-run mark was passed in the 4th over as both tucked into the bowling. With Purchase (J) first to depart on 46 and the total in excess of 80, Rogers (D) 33 continued the effort with Purchase (H) (39) before the latter fell just shy of the drink’s break. Glover (56) and Plummer (24) continued accumulation getting the Chilli’s to a season topping 239-8 as the light rain began to fall.
With the home team looking to redeem themselves with the kind offer of a Chilli being prepared for tea (very much appreciated in the post pandemic world), they set about a steady start and always keeping up with the run a ball target with the assistance of the crater ridden, lighting fast outfield, finding themselves only one down at drinks following a frugal spell from Glover (2-31). Purchase (J) (1-43) and Rogers (D) (1-30) helped nibble a few more before the Cowfolk scrambled a single from a dropped catch to complete victory in the 34th Over.
Back to the CSG next week for the visit of Portishead.
Sunday 11th June 2023
Chilcompton 157-3 v Easton Cuttlefish 317-2
Sunday saw the Chilli Sunday XI head in the rain to BS7 to play Easton Cuttlefish, with the forecast somewhat dubious it was no surprise to arrive and see the wicket covered with “the fish’s” newly purchased tarpaulin. But as we all know, the sun always shines on the righteous in this respectable area of Brizzle, and after watching the opposition comically figure out how to remove the cover without depositing its contents on the wicket, get the game got underway just over half an hour later than scheduled.
Toss .. Lost! In the field! And it didn’t get much better from there. Having seen both their Saturday counterparts bowl first and concede more than 300 runs between them (684 in total), the Sunday XI decided to continue that trend, with “the fish’s” opener Hibbert amassing a club record 192 runs to the short leg side boundary either side of an enforced short interval brought about by a refreshing rain shower in the sticky afternoon heat. A smart catch from A Stansfield, standing in the field, off of G Stansfield (running up the hill, in the field), and a runout were the only inroads the Chilli boys could muster. Dropped catches all round didn’t help, as “the fish” cruised up to 317 runs from the 32 overs the game had been reduced too. A particular mention to the efforts of young Phillips ‘in the deep’, who covered mile after mile chasing down anything remotely in that area. He may not have had the best day with the ball in hand, but it proved the old adage is true in that you can still make a difference with the fielding. That brought up a healthy 1001 runs conceded across the whole weekend from 112 overs, a stat that will have the DoC not assigning to the Chilli record books on his return from holidays!
Undeterred after the Tea break the Chilli opening partnership of Smart (47) and Purchase (22) set about proving it was indeed a batting track, and for the second week running, albeit with a different pair, another opening partnership in excess of 50 runs was delivered! taking the score through to 70 before Smart fell three short of his half century. With Purchase following not long after, Rogers Jnr (22no) and Messenger (2 on debut) continue to rebut “The Fish” bowlers before Messenger was unfortunately Run Out. The injury he sustained throwing his body at a wayward Purchase throw whilst keeping wicket impressively, undoubtedly hampering his ability to complete a quick single.
This brought Stansfield Snr to the crease, who had taken a week of ‘stick’ from Stansfield Jnr about being the ‘Junior’ run scorer last week (as pointed out in post game beers by Milo). With the threat that this would escalate too two weeks, this was not something that could allow to continue and took about plundering the ball to all parts of the Civil Service Club, bringing up his half century with what he described as the ‘shot of the day’ maximum over the bowlers head. An 83 run partnership in a little over 8 overs, saw Chilli get to 157/3.
A chastening weekend completed, but the ability of some of the younger elements are starting to bear fruit. As it was noted in the bush telegraph … roll on 5 year’s time for the fruits to ripen.
Sunday 4th June 2023.
Chilcompton Sunday XI 124ao v Bathford Exiles 125-6 – Bathford won by 4 wickets.
On an extremely hot Sunday afternoon Chilcompton welcomed Bathford EXILES.
Once again Chilcompton skipper Gillard won the toss and had no hesitation in asking his opponents to take to the field in the blistering heat. A solid start from the Chilly batsmen saw the score rocket away (by Chilly standards) with only the captains curse to break the 61 run partnership.
A steady flow of wickets then followed with the ever tricky RR Jones taking a 5 wicket haul. With the obligatory extras playing their part Chilcompton slumped from what was looking to be an impressive score to 124 all out.
After a shady tea break Chilcompton took to the field and young Dan Rogers once again impressed with the ball taking 2 early wickets in his 4 overs. With catches being held onto all around the field akin to the Buzzard catching his dinner, the runs still flowed with ‘ringer’ Walker knocking a steady 62 not out. A few quick wickets towards the end of the innings were not enough for Chilcompton as a lack of runs in the first half of the match proved to be their own undoing.
Chilcompton now have 2 away weeks playing both Easton teams too look forward to.
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Sunday 28th May 2023
Blagdon Blades 217-5 v Chilcompton Sunday XI 175-4 – Blagdon won by 42 runs.
With the sun continuing to shine the Sunday XI headed east for an away game to the tranquil surroundings of Blagdon. Skipper Gillard’s success with the toss eluded him and was instructed to take to the field.
Following recent results, experience was brought into the team with Roger Davis returning and Simon Jones making his first start of the year. That 120 years + of experience soon showed with Davis opening the bowling and returning a respectable 8-2-20-0. Blagdon’ opener fresh from 99 (50 balls) the previous weekend was keen to continue his scoring feats dispatching Rogers Jnr (8-0-44-1) for 6.dot.4 … Out. Danger man gone, and the game settled into a more sedate pace. First change saw Stansfield Snr come into the attack, with his ears still ringing with the sound of Saturday’s Vuvuzela as he climbed the mountain to the crease to deliver monotonous line and length to finish with 8-1-19-3. In fairness it could have been more. Solid batting from Deane Snr (91) in the middle order enabled Blagdon to get 217. A total which felt very gettable post tea.
A steady start to the innings saw the opening pair of Rogers Snr and Smart take the total to 32 without loss, before a 2nd XI style mini collapse (36-3) caused panic in the Chilli dressing room with players scrabbling to pad up, and brought Stansfield Snr and Rogers Jnr together (a reverse of last week) and they almost made it to drinks, with the unfortunate Stansfield Snr (29) managing to find the Blagdon Skipper in the field who flung a paw at the ball in hope rather than expectation and in unusual Sunday style managed to make it stick.
Drinks taken 4 ball early, and time for Farmer Giles … no Baker. With Rogers Jnr (22no) finding every fielder with routine regularity, Baker took about making a game of it through the last 20 overs. This despite the best efforts of the Blagdon Wicketkeeper’s routine (and friendly) chat. This however strangely quieted considerable after dropping Baker on 47, allowing him to get to 62no and bring the total to 175-4.
Not the victory hoped for, but a considerable improvement and good to see the younger contingent making impacts on game. Back to the CSG next week where hopefully a bit more value to the shots can be gained.
Sunday 21st May 2023
Chilcompton Sunday XI 133ao v Winford Old Cathedralians 1st XI 134-1 – Winford Old Cathedralians won by 9 wickets.
The Sunday XI entertained Winford Old Cathedralians for the second time this weekend at a gloriously sunny Chilcompton Sports. On a great wicket prepared by Clive Christer the skipper Gilly won the toss and had no hesitation in choosing to bat first. After an early collapse VC Gareth Rogers with 39 and young Arron Stansfield with a PB of 19 began to build a total with an excellent stand of 73. When Rogers was “adjudged” out LBW Stansfield soon followed leaving the stage for 2 x 13 year olds (Malachy Love and Adam Zalel) to show their promise with the bat. The innings ended on 133 all out and tea was taken.
After tea the Visitors showed no mercy improving their beloved stats by smashing the Chili young bowlers around the park and knocking the runs off for only one wicket in 17 overs. Adam Zalel was the pick of the Chili bowlers going for a miserly 8 in his 3 overs. To cap the weekend the opposition decided to snub the bar facilities and drink their own cans of beer which was very disappointing……..
Chilcompton travel to Blagdon next week.
Match Ball Sponsor – Martin Rumary
Sunday 14th May 2023
Downend Sunday 1st XI 237ao v Chilcompton Sports Sunday 1st XI 132ao – Downend won by 105 runs.
Chilcompton Sunday XI travelled to the correct and respectable side of Bristol to visit the semi picturesque WG Grace Memorial Ground and face a Downend X1 which had an average age of 18. Chilli’s stand in captain for the day arrived to see the 30-yard circle being set out outside the boundary rope such was the shortness of the boundary next to the old church. The coin was flipped and following the example set to him by normal captain Gillard, Rogers Snr duly called incorrectly and the Downend skipper had no hesitation in deciding to have a bat on a wicket that looked like it tended to mis behave.
The Chilli boys took the field at the mandatory 1.30 start time one short due to an elongated commute from Mauritius for one of their players.
Opening the bowling was an easy decision with the inclusion of Easterling making a rare Sunday appearance, but such experience ensured his monotonous line and length secured seasons best figures of 0-27(6). With Rogers Jnr opening from the other end and having the ‘short’ boundary to the experienced Downend openers legside to contend with. This indeed proved problematic for many, as a leg side deliver was duly dispatched to into the 4th house back and the new nut was never to be seen again. Cue the Downend skipper frantically searching for the ‘bag of spares.
Luckily, the delay allowed the globetrotting Smart to arrive to be duly dispatched into slip and snag a smart catch. Unfortunately, that didn’t set the standard, cue a case of dropsies for several the Chili XI. However, what was lacking in taking the ball from the air was made up for by picking the ball up and throwing, with run outs completed by Purchase Snr and Barker helping stem the flow of runs and ensure regular wickets were taken. Further wickets post drinks for Rogers Snr 2-10 (4), Scott, Davis, Rogers Jnr (2-32(5.4)) and Stansfield saw Downend dismissed for 235 in the 35th Over and securing maximum batting points.
Fed and watered, the batting began, and finished quickly for some. A combination of jet gag and a bounce not seen at any point in the whole Downend innings saw Smart return having failed to the trouble the games scorer whose love of a multi coloured pens must be applauded (huge thanks for doing the whole match from the Chilli skip!). Enter the man, the myth, the legend, Purchase Snr who duly dispatched his first ball into the Church graveyard and then the third to the boundary. The chase was on. No! that misbehaving pitch took full effect so see a leg stump delivery grub along the floor and graze the leg stump to dislodge a bail. Disaster, but fear not, the loss of Barker shortly after brought the pairing of H Purchase and O Purchase together who duly saw through the opening bowlers and first changes, with H Purchase top scoring with 20. Runs were hard to come by and wickets duly fell through the remainder of the innings.
With Purchase (H) being dismissed, he kindly took on umpiring duties much to the thanks of his skipper, well so he thought! Now batting and being bowled a full bunger with the short side to leg, the skippers’ eyes lit up, No Ball called, bat swings, connection made, ball flying through the evening sky, six written all over it! only for Purchase (H) to take evasive action and dive in the direction of the ball, hit him and continue over the rope. Following the inevitable chuckles all around (and quick check that no damage had been done to ball or umpire), the other umpire calls dead ball. Maximum erased from history.
A further couple of wickets brought the pairing of Davis and Easterling to the crease as the game meandered to the close with Chilli still 100+ in arrears. But fear not, Easterling fresh from his career century of runs in 2022 wanted to keep the came alive. Second ball dispatched for 4, sixth ball hoisted for a momentous maximum. What took 22 years to achieve previously may now be matched in the next 8 overs. News quickly travelled through the club’s communication network, members spreading the word, “Bean is on a roll”, could it be? but alas the excitement was curtailed with the 7th ball snaffled in the field to bring the innings to a close. Never mind, that cameo has knocked 5 years off the double century of career runs and it’s understood that a claim is being made for elevation in the order on Saturday.
This coming week sees the Sunday XI return to the CSG whereby a wicket of reliability will undoubtedly be produced by its excellent groundsman!
Sunday 7th May 2023
Chilcompton Sunday XI 49ao v North Bristol CC 329-9
This was a very one sided game played against a side who enjoyed improving their average against 13 year old players.
Glen Stansfield took 4 wickets and the other wickets were shared around Tom Scott, Roger Davis, Andy Baker and Adam Zalel on his debut (4-0-15-1)
Glen Stansfield with 16 was the only Chili Player to reach double figures!
Sunday 28th August 2022
Harptree Villages Sunday XI 292-6 v Chilcompton Sunday XI 119ao – Harptree won by 173 runs
Chilcompton took a very youthful side to Harptree on Sunday for their closest only game in Division 4. Harptree won the toss, elected to bat and soon lost early wickets to the opening pair of Nick Johnston & Ollie Phillips. Harry Stride with 128 anchored the innings as the visitors toiled in the Sunshine. Wicket Takers for Chili were Ollie Phillips (2-53), Dan Rogers (2-46), Nick Johnston (1-21) and Alexandra Baughan (1-38). Harptree ended on 292 for 6 in their 40 overs.
After tea Andy Baker (40) took the attack to Harptree with an excellent knock but the batters always struggled against some tidy bowling. Chili survived until the 38th over eventually finishing on 119 with only Henry Purchase 15 and Nick Johnston (10) reaching double figures.
This brought to the end a really enjoyable season for the Sunday XI who showed an excellent team spirit throughout the season. The Sunday XI has become the pathway side for the flourishing Chilcompton Junior Section with a dozen Junior players making the transition to the Sunday Senior side.
A big mention must go to Skipper Rich Gillard and VC Andy Baker who have both marshalled the young players excellently despite some sides who seemed hell bent on improving their beloved Statistics against 14 and 15 year olds!
Sunday 21st August 2022
Chilcompton Sunday XI 150ao v Tamil Nadu Bristol Sunday XI – Tamil won by 112 runs
Skipper Gillard lost the toss on Sunday at the CSG and the visitors chose to bat first. Sharma with 99 was the top scorer for Tamil and the pick of the Chili bowlers were both 14 year olds (Bradley Hancock 2-36 of 8 and Dan Rodgers 3-34 off 8). Tamil who celebrated winning the league with their batting points posted a good score of 262-9 in their 40 overs but the Chili side featuring 5 juniors never gave up in a spirited display.
In reply Dan Barker scored his usual quickfire 23 and the innings was soon to be anchored by Gareth Rogers. Rogers racked up his maiden half century before being run out for the 2nd time in 24 hours for an excellent 63.
Chilcompton eventually lost by 112 runs but secured their 3rd bowling point in a very promising display against superior opposition.
Chilcompton travel to Harptree next week in their final game of the Sunday Season.
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Sunday 14th August 2022
Keynsham Sunday XI 209-8 v Chilcompton Sunday XI 216-9 – Chilcompton Sports won by 7 runs
Chilcompton travelled to Keynsham on Sunday with a mixture of Juniors & Seniors in a 30 over game due to the heat and Skipper Gillard won the toss and chose to bat. Chilcompton lost wickets early but good innings from Henry Purchase (25), James Purchase (69), Andy Baker (55) and Nick Johnston (24no) took the score to 216-9 in their 30 overs. Jack Stone (4-16) & Mus Malic (3-34) were the pick of the Keynsham Bowlers.
In reply Joel Channel 55 and Naim Islam 49 threatened to take the game away from Chilcompton despite the good bowling of Tom Scott (2-26) and Nick Johnston (2-19). James Purchase (2-28)and Ollie Phillips (1-32 on Debut) both bowled well and Chilcompton finally won an entertaining game by 7 runs.
Chilcompton entertain Tamil in their final home game next week at the CSG
Sunday 7th August 2022
Bath Exiles Sunday XI 254-9 v Chilcompton Sunday XI 133ao – Exiles won by 121 runs
A Chilcompton side including 5 players from the excellent Junior Section travelled to Bathford on Sunday to face the Bath Exiles. C.Allard with 74 anchored the Exiles innings as the bowlers toiled away in the heat. As usual the fantastic spirit of the Sunday XI shone through as youngsters Brad Hancock (2-56), Tom Scott (2-37) and Alexandra Baughan (2-28) all bowled well, and the final outstanding mention goes to debutant Victoria Baughan who took her first wicket of her Chilcompton career. Exiles finished on 254-9 in their 40 overs.
In reply Gareth Rogers (19) and Mike Smart (26) both batted well but the pick of the batters was Alexandra Baughan who stuck 24 not out.
Chilcompton travel to Keynsham on Sunday.
Sunday 31st July
Chilcompton Sunday XI 195-8 v Hanham 197-4 – Hanham won by 6 wickets
A very young Chilcompton Sunday XI hosted run-away leaders Hanham on Sunday at the CSG. Skipper Gillard won the toss and bravely chose to bat with Tom Scott (17) and Mike Smart (69) taking the game to Hanham. Mike Smart’s first half century for the club was greeted with cheers from his team before he departed for an excellent 69 and returned to his well deserved cheroot. Dan Rogers (22) and Nick Johnston (26no) both made good contributions to leave the home side on a creditable 195-8 in their 40 overs.
In reply, Luke Stone (72no) dominated the Hanham innings as they reached the target with the loss of 4 wickets in the 31st over. The youngsters Dan Rogers (1-28), Henry Purchase (1-30) and Alexandra Baughan (1-35) all performed well with the ball for the home side.
Next week Chilcompton Sunday XI trave to Bathford to play Bath Exiles.
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Sunday 24th July
Bradley Stoke 2nd XI 309-5 v Chilcompton Sunday XI 177-5 – Bradley Stoke won by 132 runs
A young Chilcompton Sunday XI travelled to Bradley Stoke to find a home team packed with Saturday 1st XI and 2nd XI players. Moulden and Farouk hit centuries for the home side as they happily improved their all important 2022 batting stats by thrashing 13 & 14 year olds all over the park! At 20overs the home side were 207 for 1 and to their credit the Chili bowlers never lost heart and restricted the home side to 309 for 4 in their 40 overs. Roger Davis picked up 2 wickets and the father and son Rogers duo accounted for the other 2 wickets.
In reply Chili lost early wickets but the stage was set for 16 year old Henry Purchase and the slightly older Nick Johnston to get the board moving. An unbroken partnership of 115 runs saw Henry Purchase score his maiden half century finishing on a superb 72 not out including 14 fours and a 6. Nick Johnston himself finished on an excellent 61 not out as the visitors clocked up a creditable 177-5.
So in adversity the Chili spirit shined through and this will be first of many half centuries for Henry Purchase.
Next week Chili host league leaders Hanham at the CSG.
Sunday 17th July
Backwell Flax Bourton Sunday XI v Chilcompton Sunday XI – Chilcompton won by Walkover
Backwell Flax Bourton defaulted at Midday on Sunday, an hour and a half before the start, very very poor show!!!!!
Sunday 10th July
Chilcompton Sunday XI 74ao v Keynsham 230-2 – Keynsham won by 156 runs
Chilcompton welcomed Keynsham to the CSG on Sunday and the important toss was won by Keynsham who without hesitation chose to bat. Alex Butler 75 & Peter Browne 72no led the way for Keynsham with the young Chili bowlers Tom Scott & Bradley Hancock performing excellently. The luckless Nick Johnston was the pick of the Chili bowlers as he finished on 1-37 in his 8 overs.
In reply the in-form Dan Barker with 29 got the home side off to a flyer but wickets fell at regular intervals. Chili had no answer to the pace of Oliver Lewis 4-20 & Charlie Husband 3-25 as they collapsed to a meagre 74 all out.
Chili travel to Backwell Flax Bourton next Sunday.
Thanks to Ian Barnett who sponsored the Match Ball
Sunday 3rd July 2022
Tamil Nadu Bristol 1st XI 139ao v Chilcompton Sunday XI 140-4 – Chilcompton won by 6 wickets
Chili Sunday XI travelled to Almondsbury on Sunday to face the League Leaders Tamil Nadu. Tamil won the toss, elected to bat but were soon in trouble against the opening pair of Sam Hudson (2-33) and Nick Johnston (3-47). Wickets fell at regular intervals with the pick of the bowlers Alexandra Baughan taking 2 for 25 in her 6 excellent overs. Wickets were shared around the other bowlers as Chilcompton scuttled out Tamil for only 139 in the 33rd over. A special mention to Wicket Keeper Henry Purchase who kept well behind the timbers.
In reply Chili lost Gillard and Smart cheaply but in form Dan Barker smashed 46 runs in 46 balls including 3 sixes and 6 fours. Nick Warmington (20no) and James Purchase (50ret) saw Chili home comfortably in the 28th over.
A long awaited first win for Chili Sunday and they welcome Keynsham to the CSG on Sunday.
Sunday 25th June 2022
Chilcompton Sunday XI 140ao v Bradley Stoke 2nd Xi 141-3 – Bradley Stoke won by 7 wickets
After winning the toss skipper Rich Gillard chose to bat at the CSG. Good knocks from Miles Hadrill (23), Dan Barker (22) and Mike Smart (36) gave the Chilis a sound platform. Unfortunately the innings fell away with only Henry Purchase showing resistance with a promising innings of 17. Chilcompton finished on 140 all out in the final over.
In reply Bradley Stoke made short work of the required total and reached the target in only 15 overs. Mike Smart took the 2 wickets to fall and finished on 2-13 in his 2 overs.
Match Ball Sponsor – Dave Read
Sunday 18th June 2022
Backwell Flax Bourton 253-3 v Chilcompton Sunday XI 252-6 – Backwell Flax Bourton won by 7 wickets
After a night of heavy rain Chilcompton were hosted by Backwell Flax Bourton. With the skipper losing the toss once again Chilcompton were invited to bat first. With the top three not lasting long it was down to James Purchase and vice-captain Andy Baker to steady the ship. This they did with a superb partnership of 145. With Baker departing for his 3rd Sunday half century in a row (58). Henry came to the crease to bat with his Father on Fathers day. Another 83 partnership saw JP retire not out for 113. Henry went in the last over trying to score fast. Defending 252 Chilcompton were in with a shout.
After covid tea the rain started to fall but Chilcompton openers N Johnston (8-23-0) and T Scott (8-40-1) managed to keep BFB behind the run rate. After the drinks break M Smart pulled up with a hamstring strain to pave the way for Roger Davis (8-47-0) and James Purchase (7-61-2) to try and steady the openers flow as he looked to punish absolutely anything he could reach. With a skied ball being grappled by Gillard the opener Riviz fell for 121. C Toole (78*) had enough wisdom not to listen to his chirpy younger colleague and helped BFB over the line with just 1 over to go.
Chilcompton host Bradley Stoke next Sunday at the CSG.
Sunday 11th June 2022
Chilcompton Sunday XI 187-9 v Harptree Sunday XI 250ao – Harptree won by 63 runs
Harptree won the toss and batted on another glorious day at the CSG. Ben Moore (94) and Riyaz Shaikh (90) dominated proceedings with a monster opening stand. Sam Hudson claimed 2 for 46, Dan Rogers and Nick Johnson a wicket a piece but the star of the bowling once again was Brad Hancock who took 3 for 27 in his 6 overs. Harptree finished 250 all out in the 39th over. The Chilcompton XI included 4 Juniors under 15 years of age plus 3 x Father & Son combinations.
After tea Chilcompton started positively with good innings from Glen Stansfield (33), Tom Hancock (17) and Mike Smart (12). The middle order stuttered before Dan Rogers (16) and Nick Johnston (47) gave Chili a glimmer of hope. Skipper Gareth Rogers finished up the innings with a good knock of 28 as the home side finished 63 runs short and on a creditable 187-9 in their 40 overs.
The Sunday’s travel to Backwell Flax Bourton on Sunday.
Match Ball Sponsor – Dave Hazell
Sunday 4th June 2022
Chilcompton Sunday XI 115-9 v Bath Exiles 11-2 – Match Abandoned due to rain
Chilcompton Batting – Andy Baker 75, Brad Hancock 10
Exiles Bowling – L.Henderson 2-23
Exiles Batting – Sam Allard 5
Chilcompton Bowling – Dan Rogers 1-5
Match Ball Sponsor – Nick Western
Sunday 29th May 2022
Chilcompton Sunday XI 66ao v Hanham 71-4 – Hanham won by 6 wickets
Dan Barker 15
Nick Johnston 211
Tom Scott 6-0-12-2
Sunday 22nd May 2022
Chilcompton Sunday XI 94ao v Bradley Stock 2nd XI 282-4 – Bradley Stoke won by 188 runs
Bradley Stoke Batting – A.Burrows 49, G.Price 156no
Chilcompton Bowling – N.Johnston 1-38, T.Scott 1-44, J.Warren 1-51, R.Gillard 1-49
Chilcompton Batting – D.Barker 24, N.Johnston 21, B.Hancock 11
Bradley Stoke Bowling – M.Wylde 3-13
Match Ball Sponsor – Matthew Western
Sunday 15th May 2022
Chilcompton Sunday XI v Backwell Flax Bourton – Rained off
Sunday 8th May 2022
Keynsham Sunday XI 163-5 v Chilcompton Sunday XI 121ao – Keynsham won by 22 runs
A Chilcompton Sunday XI fielding 4 juniors played excellently in a narrow defeat at Keynsham.
Nick Johnston 8-4-11-1
Roger Davis 6-0-24-1
Aaron Stansfield 5-0-20-1 (On debut)
Rich Gillard 21
Andrew Baker 50
Sunday 1st May 2022
Chili 109-9 (D.Barker 26, H.Purchase 12) v Tamil Nadu Bristol CC 110-1 – Chili Lost by 9 wickets
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Sunday 29th August 2021
Chilcompton Sports Sunday 1st XI 174ao v Charlton Super Kings 275-6 – Super Kings won by 101 runs
On a chilly afternoon at the CSG, Chilcompton welcomed the Charlton Super Kings for the last game of the season. With only pride at stake Skipper Gillard won his third toss in a row and elected to have a bowl first on what looked like an outstanding track. Nick Boomerang Johnston took the new ball and along with young Bradley Hancock who bowled an excellent 8 overs they looked to try and tie the young opening batsmen down. After a few lusty blows and with the score starting to rocket away a bowling change brought on Roger Davis who started what looked to be a massive collapse for the CSK who in 4 overs only scored 2 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. Unfortunately for Chilcompton the tail was long and CSK eventually posted a hefty 275 for 6 from their 40 overs.
Chilcompton openers Rich Gillard and Gareth Rogers did not hang around long at the start of the Chili innings with the thought if an early opened bar (Thanks Futch) lighting up their eyes. However Dan Barker (33) and Rich Speller (28) had other ideas posting a 79 run partnership scoring all around the ground to the delight of the spectators. A couple more quick wickets brought Nick Duck Johnston to the crease who managed to avoid the jug for 5 straight ducks with an impressive looking 40. Young Tom Scott also batted with patience punishing anything wayward from the bowlers for a career/season best of 33 as his batting continues to improve week by week. Chilcompton managed to amass their highest score of the season and ended their innings on a respectable 174 all out from 35 of their 40 overs.
Although the season has been tuff the spirit in the side has always been brilliant thanks to the excellent efforts of Skipper Richard Gillard and his VC Andy Baker. The Sunday XI has become a development XI for the Club and between 3 and 4 Juniors have featured every and improved their game with the help of the senior players. The club will introduce more Juniors next year from the clubs thriving Youth Teams when they take on the challenge of Division 4.
Match Ball Sponsor – James Baughan
Sunday 22nd August 2021
Chilcompton Sports Sunday 1st XI 88ao v Portishead 1st XI 92-3 – Portishead won by 78 wickets
On a lovely day at the picturesque setting at Portishead, Skipper Rich Gillard won the toss and elected to bat. Unfortunately wickets started to fall early and Chilcompton were soon wobbling on 9 runs for 3 wickets. Sam Hudson (19) and Gareth Rogers (12) offered a brief rest bite with a 47 run stand. Rich Speller added 14 and Alexandra Baughan added 6 (including a lovely late cut for 4) . Simon Jones and Roger Davis frustrated the bowling late on channelling their inner Donald Trumps and building a wall. Unfortunately, like the Berlin Wall, it got dismantled and Chilcompton were all out for 88.
The opposition batsmen come out aggressive and scored fluently until Nick Johnston (1-27) snared one of the openers. Sam Hudson (2-9) was the most economical bowler for Chilcompton but the Home side cruised home inside of 16 overs.
Chilcompton entertain Charlton Superkings at the CSG to complete the Sunday season. There have been many positives during the season with lots of juniors introduced and despite the results there has been a great team spirit!
Sunday 15th August 2021
Chilcompton Sports Sunday 1st XI v Pak Bristolians 2nd – Pak Bristolians won due to default
Sunday 8th August 2021
Chilcompton Sports Sunday 1st XI v Backwell Flax Bourton 1st XI – Match cancelled due to rain
Sunday 1st August 2021
Chilcompton Sports Sunday 1st XI 106ao v Blagdon 1st XI 110-4 – Blagdon won by 6 wickets
After a wet start at the CSG, Skipper Gillard won the toss and opted to bat first in a reduced overs game. Both Gillard (14) and Warren looked relatively safe but both proved you don’t statistically have a 99.7% chance of surviving a straight one if you miss it swiping across the line. Dan Barker with an excellent PB of 41 top scored for chilli as he pinged the ball more than the Track and Trace app. Nick Warmington was next highest score with a classy 21 but wickets were falling at a steady rate. Fresh of 93 the week before, Hudson perished for a golden as his eyes lit up and from then on it was a procession of dismissals. The Blagdon bowlers locked down the innings and Chilli, despite Gareth Rogers (10) best efforts couldn’t find the roadmap out of it as succumbed to 106 all out in the 28th over of 30 which was a shame after a such a promising start.
After teas Nick JongSon (1-10) pinned the opener with the second ball of the innings and Chilli then proceeded to maintain good social distancing from taking wickets. Andy Cadman with 55 stuck some lusty blows before Sam Hudson (2-19) dismissed him and Blagdon eventually got home by 5 wickets with a couple of overs to spare. Everyone returned to the bar to listen to some Nick JongSon anecdotes and reflect on what might have been.
Chilcompton Sunday XI continue to improve week by week, introducing young players into Senior Cricket and look forward to the future in Division 4 in 2022.
Match Ball Sponsor – Winsley White
Sunday 25th July 2021
Chilcompton Sports Sunday 1st XI 170-5 v Churchways 2nd XI 242 ao – Churchways won by 72 runs
Chilcompton Sunday XI travelled to deepest Bristol to face Churchways on a pitch which seemed to have missed the morning rain. Skipper Rich Gillard lost the toss and Churchways chose to bat on a decent wicket. Roger Davis (1-27) and Alexandra Baughan (0-32) opened up well and birthday girl Alexandra almost got a wicket with her first ball but the chance was spilled on the boundary. Thomas Scott was next into the attack bowing very well and he was also unlucky as a chance was spilled behind the timbers. Patel & Nazim both sportingly retired on 50 after being harsh on 13 year old Brad Hancock (0-36) before Nick Johnston ripped the heart out of the middle order with a blistering spell of 4-39 in his 8 overs. Pete Astley (1-40) and Rich Speller (2-32) both got their first wickets for the club before the leg spinner Sam Hudson (2-10) bamboozled the tail to snare the last 2 batsmen. Churchways finished on a good total of 242 as Chilcompton secured their first maximum bowling points of the season, which was an excellent effort against a side at the top of the table.
In reply Chilcompton lost Warren, Astley, Johnston & Travis for low scores and the visitors were struggling on 13-4. In came young Tom Scott to join the evergreen Sam Hudson and the pair soon got into their stride to put on an excellent stand of 77 runs for the 5th wicket with Tom Scott securing his PB of 15. When Scott departed in came Rich Speller who supported Hudson in his quest for a Sunday ton in another epic unbeaten stand of 80 runs. Speller ended with a PB of 23no and supported Hudson very well as he reached a blistering 93 not out.
Chilcompton fell 72 runs short in their best performance of the season and continue to enjoy the season even if the results are not quite there as yet. The Sunday XI Entertain Blagdon at the CSG next Sunday.
Sunday 18th July 2021
Chilcompton Sports Sunday 1st XI 54ao v Carsons & Mangotsfield 1st XI 311-2 – Carsons won by 257 runs
On a very hot afternoon at the CSG and after the DOC had emptied the pumps of alcohol with KJT after his first century in 26 years, skipper Gillard lost the toss (again) and Chili were unsurprisingly requested to take the field and bowl first in the scorching heat. It was hard going for the bowlers with both openers finding all corners of the ground. With Tom King retiring on 50 it was left to young Matthew Clatworthy to anchor the innings in the style of a senior pro making his first century as he went along. With a runout from Victor Rumary and a Straight ball from Tom Scott Chilcompton amassed a grand total of 1 bowling point as Carsons amassed a grand total of 311 runs.
After the usual covid tea in the shade. Chilcompton set about their reply with only extra’s being the main contributor to the score board. After the generous gift of 19 wides Chilcompton managed to scramble their way to 54 runs with only young 13 year old Bradley Hancock surviving the straight balls for his first runs for Chilcompton Seniors.
Chilcompton travel to 3rd in the table Churchways next week in desperate need of some DOC magic
Match Ball Sponsor – Steve Longden’s pussies Sooty & Poppy
Sunday 11th July
Chilcompton Sports Sunday 1st XI 124-6 (20 overs) v Charlton Superkings 1st XI 12-0 (3.3 overs) – Match abandoned
Chilcompton travelled to Alveston to take on the Charlton Super Kings on an overcast and damp looking day.
Having mutually agreed the toss Chilcompton looked to try and get a good innings behind them in a shortened T20 match. The skipper Rich Gillard planted the third ball back over the young opening bowlers head for 6 but did little damage to the scorebook after that. James Purchase came to the crease after his dad Martin Purchase skied one to the opposing skipper. James started slowly and methodically to build his innings, catching his captain out with a quick run single and accounting for his wicket. James kept the ball flowing to the boundary with a regular occurrence, with no one else giving the scorers much difficulty it was left to Purchase’s 103 not out to see the innings to a total of 124 for 6 wickets.
After a quick turn-around it was the youthful opening partnership of Thomas Scott and Alexandra Baughan who bowled excellently to tie the CSK opening batsman down. During the 4th over the game was halted when Matt Exley fell awkwardly and an ambulance was called. This coincided with the rain starting and the decision was made by both captains to abandon the game with the points being shared.
Chilcompton Sports Cricket Club would like to wish Matt Exley a speedy recovery from a double leg fracture.
Sunday 4th July
Chilcompton Sports Sunday 1st XI DNB v Bradley Stoke 2nd XI 160-3 (31 overs) – Match abandoned due to rain
On a slightly damp Sunday afternoon Chilcompton travelled to face Bradley Stoke after their home tie against Portishead was called off mid-week due to covid in the Portishead camp. Having lost the toss Chilcompton were invited to field on a quickly drying track. Roger Davis and promising youngster Tom Scott opened the bowling and kept the openers quiet with Davis taking his 2nd wicket in 2 weeks accounting for the walking opener who strayed too far away from his stumps and was stumped by Baker. After the first rain break came the first bowling change and young Bradley Hancock was introduced into the attack for his senior debut. After a tough first over Bradley came back and bowled tightly in his excellent first spell in senior cricket. Bradley’s bowling partner Nick Warmington took some tap from Burrows and Baber before Matt Exley managed to account for Burrows (47) thanks to a smart slip catch from Nick Johnston. With Baber retiring on 53 Gareth Rogers fooled Tucker with a straight ball on middle stump. Unfortunately the rain came again and after just 31 overs the game was abandoned.
Chilcompton travel to the far flung Alveston next week to take on the IPL wanna be’s Charlton Super Kings
Sunday 27th June
Chilcompton Sports Sunday 1st XI 101ao v Churchways 191-8 – Churchways won by 90 runs
Chilcompton Sunday XI travelled deep into Bristol on Sunday knowing that the weather could play a big factor in the contest. A 30 over contest was agreed and stand-in Skipper Andy Baker won the toss and elected to field first. Tom Scott (1-36) and Roger Davis (1-31) opened up and like all the bowlers performed well in difficult conditions. Alexandra Baughan (1-43), Sam Hudson (2-23) and Nick Warmington (3-21) were the other wicket takers as the home side reached 191-8 in their 30 overs.
The visitor’s innings was built around a superb 50 not out from Nick Warmington who with young Tom Scott put together an excellent stand of 44 for the 6th Wicket. Unfortunately wickets fell at regular intervals and Chilcompton finished up on 101.
This was a very enjoyable game and the Sunday XI welcome Portishead to the CSG next Sunday
Sunday 20th June
Chilcompton Sports Sunday 1st XI 130-9 v Carsons & Mangotsfield 1st XI 173-7 – Carsons & Mangotsfield won by runs
Chilcompton welcomed Carsons & Mangotsfield to the CSG on Sunday and despite the showers decided to brave the weather. Carson’s won the toss and elected to bat in a shortened 30 over game and the openers were soon into their stride. Chilcompton welcomed 4 debutants and 2 of them Pete Astley (0-41) and Matt Exley (3-21) opened the bowling in the challenging conditions with Exley especially looking good with his devilish leg spin. Roger Davis (0-22 bowled a tidy spell and the trio of youngsters performed excellently with 4 wickets between them – Tom Scott 2-19, Alexandra Baughan 1-34 & Henry Purchase 1-34. The Carson’s opener Sam Brayley with 88 was the mainstay of the visitors innings as they built a total of 173-7.
In reply all of Chilcompton’s top 5 scored runs with debutant Gareth Rogers, Skipper Andy Baker and Dan Barker all making good contributions. It was a half century stand for the 4th wicket between the Debutant Nick Warmington (31) and Nick Johnston (22) which threatened to take Chilcompton to victory but both unfortunately fell in quick succession. The Chilcompton innings started to then fizzle out before the last wicket pair of Roger Davis and Tom Scott took the home side to their second batting point and a respectable total of 130-9 in 30 overs.
All in all it was a great game of cricket played in a fantastic spirit in stark contrast to the match the week before and Chilcompton travel to Churchways on Sunday with their enthusiasm ignited.
Match Ball Sponsor – Pat Rich
Sunday 13th June
Chilcompton Sports Sunday 1st XI 83ao v Pak Bristolians 2nd XI 345-4 – Pak Bristolians won by 262 runs
On a stifling hot Sunday afternoon with the bar at maximum social distancing capacity (for the football not the cricket), Chilcompton welcomed Pak Bristolians for the second time in 2 days, Having lost the toss Chilcompton were invited to field first, a long opening partnership ensued and the Chilcompton Bowlers were unable to make a break through. With the score rocketing it was Adam Deverill who took the first wicket with a shock LBW decision going his way despite a previous snick not being given. The openers had amassed 124 runs between them, with the next partnership pushing the score onto 252 it was Sam Hudson who picked up the next two wickets with straight balls. With the remaining opener being asked to retire with his score on 127 a late last ball runout from Speller with a Tom Scott assist Chilcompton gained a 2nd valuable bowing point.
After a home-made bring your own tea, it was down to Skipper Gillard and current stand in 1st team Skipper Deverill to try and bring some fight back into the game. After using several of his 9 lives Gillard eventually departed for 10. Deverill hung on for a considerable amount of overs scrambling his way to a score of 45. Unfortunately no real resistance was put up by the rest of the Chilcompton batting line up and the inevitable result was reached with Chilcompton being bowled out for just 83.
Chilcompton welcome Carsons and Mangotsfield to the CSG next Sunday.
Match Ball Sponsor – Nick Western
Sunday 6th June
Chilcompton Sports Sunday XI v Blagdon – Match defaulted by Backwell
Sunday 29th May
Chilcompton Sports Sunday XI v Blagdon – Match defaulted by Chilcompton
Sunday 23rd May
Chilcompton Sports Sunday XI v Churchways – Rained off
Sunday 16th May
Chilcompton Sports Sunday 1st XI 33-10 at Carsons & Mangotsfield Sunday 1st XI 263-7 – Chilcompton lost by 230 runs
Simon Jones 3-62 – Tom Scott 1-48 – Callum Barnett 2-37 – Alexandra Baughan 1-32
Sunday 9th May
Chilcompton Sports Sunday XI 70ao v Charlton Superkings 71-0– Charlton won by 10 wickets
After a rained off Saturday for both Chilcompton teams, Sunday saw the arrival of visitors Charlton Superkings to the CSG.
Skipper Richard Gillard lost the toss and the Charlton Super Kings were invited to bowl first on a slightly green track which had been covered for 3 days of rain. They soon made their way through the top half of the order with only Andy Baker putting up any form of resistance (37). The hosts being bowled out for 70 in just over 23 overs against a far superior side.
Following a quick turn around the young opening partnership of Alexandra Baughan and Tom Scott started the job of containing the Charlton batsmen. After about 6 overs and several dropped catches in the slips and behind the stumps the Charlton openers started to see the ball quite clearly racking up the runs in just 16 overs.
The young Chilcompton attack all performed well with Alexandra Baughan (0-16), Thomas Scott (0-19), Henry Purchase (0-16) and Richard Spiller (0-15) all keeping things tight in their spells of 4 overs.
Chilcompton 1st XI host Brislington whilst the 2nd XI travel to play St Mary Redcliffe CC with the Sunday 1st XI traveling to Carson & Mangotsfield CC on Sunday, all teams hoping for a better turn in fortune.
Match Ball Sponsor – Neil Moon
Chilcompton Sports would like to thank their Main Sponsors Parker Transport (SW) Ltd, Spectrum Form Design Ltd and PG Owen Ltd
Sunday 2nd May
Chilcompton Sports Sunday XI 173-9 v Portishead 247-7 – Portishead won by 74 runs
Chilcompton Sunday XI travelled to Portishead with 3 youngsters from the Clubs excellent Youth Cricket Section and after Rich Gillard lost the toss were inserted into the field. Young Alexandra Baughan opened the bowling with James Purchase (3-37) and Alexandra was very impressive against some strong hitting from the Portishead openers who at times found the lake and car park through the afternoon. Alexandra stuck to her guns and eventually finished with creditable figures of 0-51 in her 8 overs. The second youngster Henry Purchased also bowled well in difficult circumstances and finished with 1 for 68 in his 8 overs. The third youngster Tom Scott was the pick of the Chili bowlers as he took 1 for 27 in 8 excellent overs. This was the first time all 3 youngsters had completed 8 overs and the Portishead score of 247-7 was the target for the visitors.
Ross Warren (15) and Andrew Baker (39) got Chili off to an excellent start with Baker especially punishing the bad balls in his 7 boundaries. Mark Sylvester (21) and Dan Barker (12) kept the score moving and at the halfway point Chili were almost up with the run rate. James Purchase with 38 looked in fine form and while he was in with his son Henry the visitors had a chance of chasing down the target. Unfortunately James Purchase was bowled 12 short of his 50 and the innings fizzed out to 173-9
A cracking effort from the Sunday side shows great promise for the rest of the season.
Chilcompton Sports would like to thank their Main Sponsors Parker Transport (SW) Ltd, Spectrum Form Design Ltd and PG Owen Ltd
Season 2020
Sunday 30th August
Chilcompton Sports Sunday XI 145-7 v Dinder & Croscombe XI 254-6 – Dinder won by 109 runs
On a Sunny afternoon at the CSG and with at least 4 players on short term loan to Dinder and Croscombe, Chili Captain Rich Gillard invited the opposition to bat first. Chilcompton fielded 3 of their Junior Section Alexandra Baughan, Tom Scott & Henry Purchase which can only bode well for the future of the Club. Andy Baker (66) got off to a flyer and annihilated the bowlers against him including the aforementioned Chilcompton Junior Section before young Tom Scott accounting for Hudson (the younger). With Jon Teflon Doel dropping catches for fun on the boundary Dinder pushed on and were 100-2 from just 17 overs. A Caught and Bowled from young Henry Purchase brought C Harvey to the crease and the score ended on 254-6 with Harvey ending on 86 not out.
The Chili reply got off to a wobbly start with Captain Gillard skiing one straight down mid-offs throat without troubling the scorers. Theo Pavli (35), Jon Doel (15) and debutant Mark Emery (26) put up some resistance but it was too little too late. Credit to Tom Scott (6), Alexandra Baughan (1 not out) and Henry Purchase (17 not out) who made life more difficult for the opposition bowling.
Chilcompton ended on 145-7 and concluded their Sunday Season which saw some highs and lows with Youth given the chance under the leadership of Skipper Gillard.
Sunday 23rd August 2020
Chilcompton Sports Sunday XI 250-8 v Bedminster Development XI 233-7 – Won by 27 runs
For the first time in 369 days Chilcompton Sunday XI played a Home Fixture and hosted Bedminster on a chilly breezy afternoon at the CSG. Losing the toss Chilcompton were invited to bat first on a damp track.
After the skipper left the ball and covid cleaning equipment by the clubhouse for safe keeping, and also having a quick team warm up to clear the covers from the pitch, Big Fish Nash and Harrison Veale took to the crease to begin the game.
Nash (18) didn’t last long unlike his opening partner Veale who stroked his way to a majestic 118 in 35 overs.
With Futcher giving himself a good talking to at the BYO drinks break he managed to smash a quick 43 before picking the fielder out giving an easy catch. Young Tom Scott (10 not out) and Skipper Gillard (15 not out) held on to the end and Chilcompton ended up with a very good score of 250 for 8 wickets from their 40 overs.
After a Covid tea Roger Davies opened the bowling on his Chilcompton debut but the opening bats took a liking to him bludgeoned 26 from his first two overs. Nick Johnston started the wicket tumble with a runout (from his own bowling follow through) and a snick behind. The score very quickly rocketed with the opener Pattison hitting an extremely quick 65. The Bowling of Veale once again proved to be the turning point as the opener holed out to Futcher on the leg side boundary. Sullivan put up a valiant fight for the visitors ending up on 86 not out. Unfortunately for him and Bedminster it wasn’t enough to see them over the line and they ended up with a score of 233 for 7 wickets from their 40 overs.
Chilcompton host local friendly side Dinder and Croscombe next week in their last Sunday friendly of the season.
Sunday 9th August 2020
Chilcompton Sports Sunday XI v BAC – Opponents Defaulted!
Sunday 9th August 2020
Chilcompton Sports Sunday XI 152-5 v Midsomer Norton Sunday XI 153-1 – Norton Won by 9 wickets
On a sunny Sunday Chilcompton returned to face local friends Midsomer Norton at Withies Lane. After turning up at the original start time (90 minutes early) Chilli captain Rich Gillard opted to bat first on a good track. Opener Alex Nash took the game straight to Norton knocking 50 up in just under 11 overs. With the score on 65-1 the run rate slowed as Nash and Mark Sylvester got bogged down with the slower bowlers. Nash stayed for the whole innings ending on 112 not out with Chili finishing on a respectable 152-5 from their 30 overs.
After a quick picnic Chili set about defending their score. Openers Cox and Rodd both retired Not out on 52 and 50 respectively. After bringing on the slow bowlers the run rate again slowed with Simon Jones taking Chili’s only wicket. Midsomer Norton knocked the runs of in 25.4 overs with relative ease taking singles all the way to the end.
Next Week the Sunday 1st XI host BAC at the CSG, 1pm Start.
Sunday 2nd August 2020
Chilcompton Sports Sunday XI 114ao v Dinder & Croscombe 110ao – Chilcompton Won by 4 Runs
Chilcompton Sunday XI travelled to their friends at Dinder & Croscombe on a beautiful day at the picturesque ground in Dinder. Chilcompton batted first and started badly when Rich Gillard played down a different line and was bowled for a golden duck. After a brief flurry from Jon Doel (19) Chilcompton were soon in deeper trouble at 26-6 with an early finish on the cards. The veteran Nathan Crocker (49no) came to the rescue building great stands with Ollie Cassidy and his son Leighton Crocker. When the last wicket fell the visitors had posted an under par score of 114 ao.
The Dinder reply stuttered thanks to the wicket taking of Jon Doel, Nathan Crocker, Nick Winstone and Hugo Dawlane plus a superhuman catch from the evergreen Nick Winstone. Dan Barker chipped in with a couple of late wickets but as the final 5 overs approached Dinder required a meagre 5 runs to win. Enter another Chilcompton Youth Team player Tom Scott who took 2 wickets in an over to win the game for the visitors in an amazing game.
Chilcompton Sunday XI travel to Midsomer Norton next Sunday.
Sunday 1st September 2019
Chilcompton Sports Sunday XI 203-6 v Whitchurch 259-7 – Whitchurch Won by 56 runs
On a warm afternoon Chilcompton Sunday 1st’s travelled to Whitchurch looking to finish the season with a win. Losing the toss Skipper Rich Gillard was invited to field first against a strong promotion chasing attack. Jon Doel and Matt Rivers were unable to make an early break through despite a couple of dropped catches and it was left to Harry Veale (8-2-37-2) to make the breakthrough by removing both opening batsman. That brought G Heal to the crease who bludgeoned anything offline to the boundary and he eventually fell at the end of the innings to the returning Doel (8-1-37-3). With some off-beat fielding in the sunshine on a bobbly outfield Whitchurch ended up on a score of 259-7 in their 40 overs.
With a large target to chase Chilcompton were not helped by some defensive tactics from the opposition skipper which meant that Alex Nash & Jon Nash and Doel fell early leaving Harry Veale and Matt Rivers to rebuild the innings. Unfortunately boundaries were hard to come by and the score ticked along at a snail’s pace. When Veale (69) eventually fell that brought in late replacement J Rodd (12th hour call up) to bludgeon a couple of quick boundaries before skiing one up to the clouds for a good catch. With a few batsman not making any score young Tom Scott held his own with Rivers, that was until Rivers missed a straight one and was cleaned bowled for a well deserved 74. This brought the skipper to the crease for just one ball and with young Toms “words of wisdom” ringing in his ears he bludgeoned the last ball for what turned out to one of very few boundaries. Chilcompton finished on 203-6 and fourth in the table.
Sunday 25th August
Chilcompton Sports Sunday XI 199ao v Leema 203-5 – Leema Won by 5 Wickets
In their penultimate match of the campaign Chili were ousted by their Leema counterparts at the batting paradise of Barrow Gurney. Winning the toss and only having nine men meant an easy decision for his team to post a total for Rich Gillard. Opening pair Alex Nash and Harrison Veale were watchful and patient at first amid some challenging bowling in the August desert. Veale (29) was first to go after a pleasant knock, caught at cover, then Nash got bowled by a beauty to leave Jon Doel and Matt Rivers to rebuild the innings. The former gradually became more and more assertive as his innings went on while Rivers timed the ball well, finding the middle regularly to the close boundaries. The two formed a decent partnership with effective rotating of the strike to kick Chili on. Doel was snatched one short of a fifty, Rivers went to the same fate, two more wickets fell – as did optimism. Nonetheless, captain Gillard adjusted the sails and his smooth batting helped the away team set a 200 target, even though his teammates had more than half a Jack Leach Specsavers eye on some events at Headingley involving someone called Ben Stokes and something called the Ashes.
After a tasty tea Chilcompton were in need of early wickets to create momentum plus pressure. But it was tough going with two fielders down and despite some play and misses the openers were fairly comfortable, finding gaps and boundaries alike. Miles Hadrill finally found a breakthrough with his loop the loops then Nasher was the menace as his run out helped give a little more hope. Another sharp piece of fielding from Fudge in a spirited effort was to prove insignificant, as was Doel’s dismissal and Hadrill’s second; young Tom Scott was given more bowling and showed character in a losing effort. There were just not enough runs on the board to defend while the gaps wore down a tiring Chili outfit. All credit to Leema who were unwilling to allow any slip-ups cause the necessary trouble to affect the outcome of the game and saw the win through with overs to spare. Chilcompton trudged off in need of refreshment and recuperation with promotion now relying on other results and Chili going out with a bang.
Sunday 18th August
Chilcompton Sports Sunday XI 141-9 v Churchways 176ao – Churchways won on Ren Rate
Chili Sundays were undone by lowly Churchways in a heavily rain-affected contest at the CSG. Winning the toss Rich Gillard put the visitors in with grey clouds and moist grass prevalent. Opening bowling duo Matt Rivers and Adam Deverill kept things tight and nagged around off stump to the first two batsmen who produced more blocks than Legoland itself (other toy companies are available). After what felt like an eternity Deverill found a thick edge which found the reliable hands of Alex Fudge. Then the former proceeded to bowl couple more out in no time with Chili in dreamland. But there was resistance as the away side showed courage and skill, their league position not a true reflection on this evidence. Nevertheless, one of the key men was smartly run out by some quick thinking from Fudge; shortly after Fudge found a foot hole – the batsman missed and Gillard sharply stumped. Simon Jones got in on the act, his loopy deliveries proving tricky to negotiate, firsts skipper Ben Futcher grabbing one of him and another off Fudge. To clean up Deverill (3-16) combined with Jones before chalk and cheese Rivers and Fudge let teamwork make the dream work for two more hence 176 all out. The couple of rain delays and dampening pitch meant this was not a score to be sniffed at. A special mention to 14 year old Thomas Scott who completed his full 8 over spell and showed much promise for the future.
Following an excellent extended Maddie tea, the team used the rain delay to watch Archer bowling aggressively at the Australians and Chelsea going ahead for a change. Churchways then came out strongly as both Chili openers were gone within minutes. Mr Cricket Matt Rivers came out earlier than hoped yet as the innings developed he was struggling for support at the other end amid some fluent bowling. A couple more dismissals brought Futcher in fresh from his womanising ways. The Thatchers Twins Rivs and Futch complemented each other effectively, creating a stronghold to put Chili in a healthy position, the two busy without being rapid between the stumps and despatching the weak ones to the rope. Rivers celebrated his new trims with 52 before being caught. Fudge set about rebuilding but his pleasant 13 finished, Deverill hit a plateau and the bottom side sensed blood. The tail wagged but more wet weather arrived in near darkness Chili were behind the rate and Churchways religiously reigned in the rain to win on runrate
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Chilcompton Sports Sunday XI v Sunday 4th August
Chilcompton Sports Sunday XI 117-2 v Portishead 116ao – Chilcompton Won by 8 Wickets
On a warm afternoon, Chilcompton Sunday 1st’s travelled all the way to Portishead to try and keep their charge for promotion alive and after losing the toss Chilcompton were asked to field first. The opening overs saw the Portishead batsmen Bunny hunting and sending the returning Jamie Warren straight back out of the attack. With a dubious decision against them and the ball having been smoked to all parts of the ground even the ball had to take a cool off in the nearby lake. Jon Doel was then chosen one to replace Warren after a clear runout not given. With Doel and Matt Rivers both fired up the run rate quickly subsided and the wickets started to fall with regular ease. With Rivers (5-1-15) being replaced by H Veale (6-3-23) a double wicket maiden followed (including a hattrick chance), and with Doel (7-1-23) being replaced by S Jones (5-3-16) more wickets were falling including one to Jones’ 1st ball. With the resiliently slow scoring skipper T Boylan holding one end up and squeaking some singles to rotate the strike in his favour Portishead ended up on just 116 all out in 30 overs. Chilcompton had a good day in the field holding all 6 easy catches and Alex Nash grabbed a superb left hand low grab.
With tea not quite ready Chilcompton turned straight round for a quick 10 over blast off. Nash (62) was ever aggressive with his striking punishing literally every other ball to the boundary. With the score set on 72-0 from 10 overs everybody retreated to the club house for a superb tea. Having returned to carry on where he left off Nash was finally grabbled with one of just two catches caught by the opposition in what was a poor fielding display. Matt Rivers and Harrison Veale stuck around for a few overs before pushing the ball and Chilcompton to a win.
With no game next Sunday, Chilcompton sit in 3rd place and host Churchways at the CGS on Sunday 18th August.
Sunday 28th July
Chilcompton Sports Sunday XI 231-6 v Easton Cowboys 91ao – Chilcompton Won by 132 Runs
It was a case of Cowboys against men on Sunday as Chilcompton demolished Easton. Captain Rich Gillard had no hesitation in sending his troops in for a bat on a dry warm afternoon at the CSG. The two openers Alex Nash and Ross Warren were watchful and effective, trying to give a solid platform, but then Tubes Warren misjudged a slower one. This brought Alex No Sleep Fudge to the crease who promptly closed his eyes and allowed the ball to hit his leg then the stumps. Matthew Rivers joined Nash at the crease as the latter, watched on longingly by his dog, found his stride despite tweaking a leg muscle. The former played some clean strokes despite his messy appearance, proving a handy deputy before Nash wh was finally caught superbly for 75. His partner also departed as did two more so it was down to big-timers Harrison Veale and Josh Rodd to light the blue touch paper. They certainly did as their individual stroke play and collective running culminated in a highly effective partnership. Rodd (38*) almost caught a fish when pretending to not let Veale bring up a half-century but eventually did, leaving Chili with an imposing 231-6.
Notwithstanding a delicious tea Chili were ravenous for early wickets to hammer home their strong score. Rivers and Veale were unsuccessful at first but their nagging lines and lengths were to pay off. Initially, Fudge took at blinder at short extra cover off Rivers to put fuel on the fire. Then, Veale was on the menu. Mr Instagram found rhythm, bounce and turn with his offies, proving almost impossible for Easton to cope with. A chirpy field with more tweets than Gary Lineker backed him up, notably a corker of a grab from Jordan Harding in front of a seemingly unimpressed other half. The visitors showed grit but did not have enough ammunition to halt the Chili onslaught with Veale (5-34) and Rivers destroying the top order. In a fitting finale Young Thomas Scott from the Chilcompton Youth Team showed real promise with his bowling, taking two key wickets on his debut to put the finish line in sight. It was Nick Heartbreaker Johnston who confirmed victory and an early finish in front of a couple of thoroughly satisfied club stalwarts – golden oldies Ben Futcher and Dave Travis.
Chilcompton will put out 2 Sunday Sides next weekend with the 1st XI travelling to Portishead in the League and the Tandy XI hosting Dinder & Croscombe at the CSG
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Sunday 21st July
Chilcompton Sports Sunday XI v Pak Bristolians – Chilcompton Win due to opponents default
Sunday 14th July
Chilcompton Sports Sunday XI v Carsons Mangotsfield – Chilcompton Win due to opponents default
Sunday 7th July
Chilcompton Sports Sunday XI 171-9 v Backwell Flax Bourton 187ao – Backwell won by 16 runs
The Sunday side travelled to Flaxmead, Not content with chasing leather for 45 overs the day before, skipper Rivers won the toss and to the amusement of the home side, had a bowl in the Sahara of Flaxmead. He must of fancied the only new cherry of the match.
The score ticked rapidly to 69 until the spin duo of Jones (2-38) and Veale (2-24) accounted for the opening pair. John Doel accounted for Alex Fudge, ooops I meant Toole (25 off 95) as chilly begin to turn the score and backed up by good fielding the home side were bowled out with the penultimate ball for 187.
After a delightful tea the chilly chase got off to a quick start before Alex Nash was adjudged to been leg before wicket, despite a thin inside edge, no keeper around to catch it like a certain 1st XI player though. Veale looked in great touch until he missed a Full toss. Rivers (42) needed a partner with wickets now falling around him. Hudson (20) helped along before the skipper walked on a thin inside edge to his Australian counterpart. Pursuing late runs Hudson perished and Chilly ended on 171-9
Chilcompton would like to thank their Main sponsors, Parker Transport, Spectrum Form design & PG Owen Ltd
Sunday 30th June
Chilcompton Sports Sunday XI 163ao v Whitchurch 204-5 – Whitchurch Won by 41 runs
On a slightly cooler afternoon at the CSS Chilcompton Sunday First team welcomed struggling Whitchurch. With the away skipper winning the toss and asking to bat first, Chilcompton felt really up against it before a ball had even been bowled due to two players still on route to the game from a morning T20 match. The opening bowlers Nick Johnston (8-1-0-25) and Vice Captain Matt Rivers (4-1-3-9) started off bowling some extremely tight lines, with Rivers picking up 3 wickets in his first two overs leaving Whitchurch to think that they may have made the worst mistake of the day by batting first. With the arrival of the last two Chilly players things started to go downhill with Whitchurch looking to rebuild their innings. It would take a master plan to break a partnership off nearly 70. Enter the evergreen Simon Jones (5-0-1-26), who with his nagging pace took just one ball to dismiss Mezards who had worked his way to a crafted 41, including what must have been about 9 lives. With Haynes departing not long afterward for 50 it was down to Whitchurch skipper M Peters (46*) to re-stabilise the Whitchurch innings. Whitchurch eventually ended up on 204 for the loss of 5 wickets.
After tea Chilcompton looked set to chase the runs down, but unfortunately Chilcompton suffered the same fate as Whitchurch losing their top 3 batsman for just 10 runs. It was down to Man of the Match Matt Rivers (60) to start a rebuild with Harrison Veale (30). With an partnership worth 88 runs Chilly looked like they were well and truly back in the game. With the dismissal of Rivers came the infamous Chilly batting collapse with only Wayne Higgins (13) Nick Johnston (9*) and Simon Jones (7) managing to give the scorers much to do.
Chilcompton travel to Flax Bourton next week in the hope that they can get back to their previous weeks winning ways.
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Sunday 23rd June
Chilcompton Sports Sunday XI 177-8 v Leema 176ao – Chilcompton Won by 2 Wickets
Chili Sundays secured a memorable last-gasp victory in a nail-biting encounter against Leema. On an overcast muggy afternoon the hosts were asked to field first. Openers Nick Johnson and Jordan Harding were full of desire but some stubborn batting brought some frustration for the field. That was until Harding found a top edge that Ben Futcher reluctantly but eventually went to catch. Leema were scoring at a steady rate but Simon Jones stayed persistent with his flighty orthodox bowling, utilising some reverse swing just like his Ashes 2005 namesake. Harrison Veale’s off breaks created some problems, leading to Alex Fudge robbing Harding of a dolly by taking a stunner. Veale ended up with 3-31 and two catches, Fudge (2-24) confirmed his reputation as a lanky better-looking Shane Warne with some demon leggies while Futcher rolled back the years with some choppy offies, nabbing a couple. All in all Chilcompton were satisfied having to chase plenty less than 200.
After some excellent munch and refreshment dreamboats Veale and Fudge were greeted with some sprinklings of rain on the green green grass of the CSG. Both opening bowlers were persistent yet challenging with Veale succumbing to a low one. Fudge stuck around with his textbook conservative approach but was struggling for lengthy support. Then Futcher entered the fray who, due to alarm clock issues elsewhere, was drafted in at the last minute. So Chili had to make do with the dynamic duo but the two calmed the innings well. Fudge was bowled for 20, which rippled into another two lost wickets that brought the effervescent Martin Rumary to the crease. His brick wall role nature complemented Futcher who was trying to be simultaneously stylish yet effective at the other end. Chili were behind the rate but once a frantic and crucial partnership developed between Futcher and Johnson the game was on a knife edge. Futcher was finding more and more rhythm while some sloppy fielding was punished by some surprisingly rapid running between the stumps. Once all before him had perished it was down to captain Rich Gillard to keep his eyes on the prize. Futcher completed a superb century but some testing bowling meant it was taken to the penultimate ball of the contest. Finally, Gillard guided one through point to spark jubilation and relief in a cracker.
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Sunday 16th June
Chilcompton Sports Sunday XI v Churchways – Game Rained Off
Sunday 2nd June
Chilcompton Sports Sunday XI 106-6 v Portishead 105ao – Chilcompton Won by 4 Wickets
On a wet day at the CSG Chilcompton Sunday 1st Team welcomed Portishead. Winning the toss Chilcompton captain asked Portishead to bat first on a dry wicket thanks to the covers. With the rain around Chilcompton looked to get off to a good start with the opening bowlers Jon Doel (4-1-21) and Matt Rivers (5-2-13) removing the top three in quick succession. Although hitting out to try and put a quick score on the board the Introduction of Henry Liddington (5-3-6) soon had Portishead struggling at 59 for 6 from 12 overs. The introduction of Simon Jones (4-2-31) and Nick Johnston (1.4-1-15) despite a lower order tail wag had Portishead dismissed for a total of 105.
A quick turn-around was in order and Chilcompton set about trying to quickly chase the runs down before the rain hit to badly. Opener Adam Deverill (39) was the only batsman of the top 4 to over trouble the scorers. Jon Doel (26) came into bat at number 5 with the score on 42-3 from just 7 overs. Chilcompton got to within 20 runs when Doel and eventually Deverill succumbed to the pitch which was beginning to keep low due to the rain. With a bit of a wobble and a sharp shower or two Nick Johnston (7 not out) pushed chilcompton over the line in just 18.2 overs.
A welcome tea, shower and warm up were enjoyed by all as the rain left for the afternoon. With no game next week, Chilcompton travel to Bristol to play Churchways in 2 weeks time looking to make it 3 wins in a row.
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Sunday 26th May
Chilcompton Sports Sunday XI 148-3 v Easton Cowboys 147ao – Chilcompton Won by 7 Wickets
On a drizzly afternoon Chilcompton arrived at the Rose Green Centre to play Easton Cowboys. After winning the toss and electing to field Chilcompton set about dismissing the openers in the first 10 overs. With no real partnerships forming Harrison Veale took 4 wickets for 13 runs in his 8 overs and Alex Nash took 1 wicket in his 7 overs for 19 runs. With Miles Hadrill-Warne taking yet another 3 wickets in his 8 overs, Easton Cowboys struggled to 147 all out with Josh Rodd on loan from NCC snaffling 3 victims behind the sticks.
After a superb tea Chilcompton set about chasing the score down in quick fashion, with Nash showing his form returning with the bat to hit 94 not out. A very quick fire 16 from Rory Meek and a scratchy 7 from vice skipper Matt Rivers led to Chilcompton getting over the line with just over 17 overs to spare to make it 3 wins out of 3 for Chilcompton on the bank holiday weekend.Chilcompton Sunday 1st XI host Portishead at home next Sunday as they look to make it 2 wins in a row.
Sunday 19th May
Chilcompton Sports Sunday XI 213-9 v Pak Bristolians 2nd XI 217-8 – Pak Bristolians Won by 4 Runs
On a sunny afternoon at the CSG Chilcompton welcomed Pak Bristolians (eventually). After a delayed start Pak Bristolians were informed they were batting and they set about trying to post a decent target. After posting a quick first wicket partnership of 52 Sukdev was the first to depart with N Johnston (8-27-1) finding the edge to a relieved captain and wicket keeper Rich Gillard. With the early introduction of spin/slow bowling from the Evergreen Simon Jones (8-0-19-1) the run rate slowed dramatically as the Pak Bristolians struggled to get the ball away. At 30 overs the middle order and tail end started wagging and Pak Bristolians managed to push their total to 217-8 from their 40 overs.
After a superb tea, Chilcompton set about chasing the target with Ross Warren (32) outscoring Alex Nash (13) and knocking up a quick 10 over 48 run partnership. Young Frazer Collins entered the fray and continued the smash the attack around scoring a brisk 25 whilst Vice Captain Matt Rivers slowly found his form. Rivers (76 not out) stayed until the bitter end and needing over 100 of the last 15 started to accelerate finding the boundary from some wayward bowling, Chilcompton ended up falling an agonising 4 runs short.
Chilcompton travel to Bristol to play Easton Cowboys next week and hope last season’s winning form can return.
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Sunday 12th May
Chilcompton Sports Sunday XI 133-9 v Carsons Mangotsfield 134-8 – Carsons Won by 2 wickets
On a hot and sunny day Chilcompton Sunday 1st XI travelled to Pomphrey Hill to take on Carsons Mangotsfield. After losing the toss Chilcompton were invited to bat first on a track where no-one knew what was going to happen next. After a losing two quick wickets and a succession of maiden overs Chilcompton were struggling to put a score on the board. Vice Captain Matt Rivers (24) and young Frazer Collins (14) managed a 28 run partnership to try and restore some faith in the innings, After the departure of Collins, Alex Fudge (7), Wayne Higgins (10) and Nick Johnston (5) didn’t hang around long. At the 2nd drinks break Jon Doel (28 not out) and Miles Hadrill (8) set about trying to get Chilcompton through their allotted overs. A 9 over partnership saw 17 runs added to the score card before being allowed to play with freedom for the last 5 overs. Hadrill fell and Lauren Bowen-Jones was ran out in the cause for runs. Skipper Rich Gillard (2 not out) came in a number 11 and despite wearing the first ball on his shoulder did well to get to the other end for quick singles. Chilcompton ended on 133 for 9 on what was a tasty bowling track. The pick of the Carson Mangotsfield bowlers were J Pitt (5-0-9) including 3 maidens.
After a superb tea Chilcompton set about defending what was thought to be a reasonable total. Going at just over 3 runs an over Matt Rivers (8-2-21) and Lauren Bowen-Jones (8-0-23) were replace by Jon Doel and Harrison Veale (7.2-0-14). Between them they managed to reduce the run rate and Doel took 5 an excellent wickets in his cause (8-5-20). With a succession of bowling changes Including M Rivers coming back and taking 2 wickets, Carsons Mangotsfield slowed down and made a victory for Chilcompton vary possible. Surviving a stumping shout the Carson Mangotsfield skipper J Cathro saw Carsons Mangotfield over the line with just over 2 overs left.
Chilcompton welcome Pak Bristolians to the CSG next week as they look to get back to their 2018 winning ways.
Sunday 5th May
Chilcompton Sports Sunday XI 215ao v Backwell Flax Bourton 220-5 – Backwell Won by 5 Wickets
On a slightly breezy day at the CSG Chilcompton welcomed Backwell Flax Bourton. Winning the toss and electing to bat Chilcompton got off to a reasonable start with Ben Futcher hobbling his way to a jug avoidance 49 before eventually pinging one back to the Flax captain who to everyone’s surprise held on. Unfortunately the other top 3 batsman didn’t really trouble the scorers so the score was 116-6 at the drinks break and it was down to Wayne Higgins to put the fight back into the Chilli batting line-up. Higgins was joined by Nick Johnson and the scoring rate went soaring to 179 in the next 10 overs thanks to the help of Mr Extras. Johnson eventually fell for 21 but Wayne Higgins held his nerve to reach 58 before being the last man out bowled and sending everyone to warm up in the club house with tea.
The Flax reply got off to a steady start but it took 19.3 overs to get the break through when Nash with his 3rd delivery of the day sent Fitzgibbon (54) back to the side lines with a well held return catch. Young Jordan Harding (4.0.19.1) was then given the ball after the drinks break and he too got in on the act of wicket taking with his first wicket in his debut for Chilcompton. Nash continued to plug away at the Club-house end until eventually taking 4 wickets for 53 runs in his 8 overs. Despite the hard fought comeback from Chilcompton the game was soon ended and Chilcompton lost by 5 wickets.
A big thanks also goes to Miles Hadrill for his Bar Tending and for re-arranging of the sight screen after a ball went through one of the slats leaving a hole behind the bowlers arm.
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Chilcompton Sports would like to thank their Main Sponsors Parker Transport (SW) Ltd, Spectrum Form Design Ltd and PG Owen Ltd