Cricket 28th August

A well constructed innings of 75 not out from Jez Hare was not enough to prevent Timsbury going down to a final day 31 run home defeat against champions Bristol Asians in the Globe Sports Bristol and District League Senior Division. Not for the first time this season Timsbury made initial breakthroughs but were unable to build on their success.

After putting the side into bat Timsbury had the visitors rocking on 23-3 with all three wickets taken by Dave Filer. Opener Saqib was still there, however, and in partnership with Aslan mounted an impressive recovery act. They added 86 for the fourth wicket until they were both removed by spinner Jonathan Strand, Saqib one short of his half-century and Aslan for 56. At 118-5 Timsbury were right back in the game but then Raja took over and his knock of 60 took the Asians to a total that was always likely to prove a difficult ask. (3-31) and Filer (3-43) both returned respectable figures for the home side.

Timsbury looked to skipper Mark Sage to play another of the innings that have held the side together for much of the season but he fell for 29 just 12 runs short of his 1000 runs for the club this campaign and with Dave Pippett and Doug Storey going cheaply the home team were soon up against it. and Filer came and went and it was left to Hare and Greg Passingham (29) to keep Timsbury in touch. They added an important 76 but realistically the total was always just out of reach. A final total of 197-6 represented a more than decent effort but the strength of the Asians’ batting had proved crucial in amassing a score that was well over par in the conditions.

The Waldegrade Arms, Chewton Mendip sponsored the match. Scorecard

Timsbury 2 XI ended their league season with a disappointing 7 wicket defeat away to champions Bristol YMCA in the Globe Sports Bristol and District League 2 XI Senior Division. The side have generally enjoyed a good campaign finishing second behind the YMCA.

Batting first Timsbury were dismissed for just 125 in 39 overs. Adam Workman with 38 and Jack Williams (22) were the only batsmen to make significant contributions with Steer taking 4-35. An opening stand of 95 between Steven (48) and Spence (48 not out) then put the home side well on their way and despite an encouraging spell from Ellis Hancock (1-7 in 5 overs) and two late wickets from the golden arm of Paul Cracknell the home side cruised to victory.

Reports by Malcolm Tucker

Timsbury 3rds were at home to second placed Grendel knowing that a win would crown them as champions. However, Grendel won the toss and put the home side in on a track that was fairly damp from the recent rain.

Archer and Vowles opened the batting with the intent of getting the innings off to a quick start. This happened to a certain extent with Vowles hitting some big shots but both the Grendel opening bowlers were bowling a decent line and length. Wickets began to fall for the home side through a combination of good bowling and poor shot selection. It looked like Timsbury were going to struggle to reach 100 until Weaver and Brown put together a decent partnership. Both players looked to play attacking strokes with Brown in particular hitting some mighty blows. However, the home side were eventually bowled out for 129 with the family capturing six wickets for Grendel.

The home side were determined to defend the low score they had reached. They opened with Weaver and Brown hoping to put the Grendel batsmen under pressure from the off. This appeared to work as wickets began to tumble early on for the home team. The visiting batsmen were given little chance to settle as they faced some quality bowling from Timsbury. One or two batsmen looked to play some extravagant shots but were soon snuffed out with some good catches. The away side collapsed to 73 all out with C Morgan making a notable contribution of 18 not out. Weaver was again the outstanding bowler finishing with figures of 4 wickets for 11 runs off his 8 overs. Timsbury finished the game as deserved champions with a team of commited players who have enjoyed their cricket.

Timsbury 3rds would like to thank in particular Martin and Den Sage for the well prepared wickets throughout the season and also Tina and Darren Barnes for the teas.

Match sponsor: Timsbury Service Station Scorecard

Report by Nick Cleevely



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Page published on: 1st September, 2010
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