Fixtures
10th June 2023
Goatacre 2nds vs Box
Marshfiled 2nds vs Erlestoke
Nationwide House vs Swindon United Churches
Batting first, Nationwide House posted an imposing total of 295 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 38.4 overs before the rain came. L Baden led the charge with an outstanding unbeaten knock of 137 runs, anchoring the innings and guiding his team to a formidable total with excellent shot selection and hard hitting. Kumar batting number 3 also made a significant contribution, scoring a well-crafted 56 runs. A swift collapse for nationwide before O'Neill held his ground finishing 42* supporting the efforts of L Baden as both amassed the runs quickly. The bowlers from Swindon United Churches had a tough time containing the Nationwide House batsmen, with Martin being the most successful, taking three wickets.
In response, Swindon United Churches faltered in their chase and were bowled out for just 54 runs in 15.2 overs. The target was revised to 272 runs in 28 overs due to rain interruptions and the implementation of the Duckworth-Lewis method. However, the Swindon United Churches batsmen struggled to build partnerships and lost wickets at regular intervals. Qureshi and Nandivada were the star performers with the ball for Nationwide House, both claiming three wickets each.
The victory for Nationwide House was a result of a collective effort from their team. L Baden's brilliant century set the foundation for a massive total, and the bowlers displayed excellent skills to dismantle the Swindon United Churches' batting lineup. The match showcased the dominance of Nationwide House, who proved to be too strong for their opponents.
This victory will undoubtedly boost the confidence of the Nationwide House team, as they demonstrated their ability to perform under pressure and execute their game plan effectively. Swindon United Churches, on the other hand, will look to regroup and analyze their performance to bounce back stronger in their upcoming matches.
Warminster 2nds vs Burbage & Easton Royal 2nds
Batting first, Burbage & Easton Royal posted a competitive total of 249 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their allotted 45 overs. Amor played a stellar innings, scoring an impressive 127 runs. His aggressive batting display included powerful strokes and timely boundaries. Sadler also contributed significantly with a well-made 51 runs. Lane was the standout bowler for Warminster 2, claiming 4 wickets.
In response, Warminster 2 fought valiantly but fell short of the target, getting bowled out for 223 runs in 40.4 overs. Carpenter played a crucial knock of 52 runs, while Bateman displayed resilience with an unbeaten 79 runs. However, Burbage & Easton Royal 2's bowling attack proved to be the difference-maker. Robb stood out with three wickets, while Bailey and Rosier took two wickets each.
Overall, the match between Burbage & Easton Royal 2 and Warminster 2 was a closely contested affair, with Burbage & Easton Royal 2 emerging as deserving winners. The high-quality batting display by Amor and the disciplined bowling effort by the Burbage & Easton Royal 2 bowlers were instrumental in their team's victory.