Results
Twenty20
Witham Friary U13s
vs
Winsley U13s
Won
Lost
Witham Friary U13s
97-7
Winsley U13s
99-2
The Under 13s played their cup quarter final at home to Winsley last night, and started badly, losing an important toss and being put into bat. We lost early wickets, and a few of our better bats who might expect to score a few fell cheaply. Monty bucked the trend, and managed to open and carry his bat for the full 20 overs - great stuff. Wickets steadily fell, but we still managed to accumulate some reasonable runs even if our heads dropped a bit. Ash came in at 11 with a few overs to go, and did an incredible job of knocking singles and rotating the strike with Monty. We ended up on 97-9. Field was positive at the start, as Chester opened up the bowling, with not too much coming off the bat to begin with. However, Winsley had some very good bats, and we were a bit off our best, making the bowling easy to play, and tiredness showing in the field a bit. There were a few brutal 6s hit at one point, and Winsley managed to reach the required total with several overs remaining. A valiant attempt, but an end to this year’s U13 cup contest for us — I wouldn’t be at all surprised to see that Winsley team go on and win the whole thing.
Pairs
Witham Friary U11s
vs
Bradford on Avon U11s
Won
Lost
Witham Friary U11s
317-6
Bradford on Avon U11s
308-5
Wow! 🤩 What a crazy game. Hard to write a match report honestly. We were a few short at the start so batted first, steady runs but trickled a few wickets. Pairs gains for runs but loses 5 for each wicket, starting from 200, ended up on 317-6, which is a decent total. Special mention to Zac who looked great hitting plenty to the fence, and Theo who hit his first boundary for Witham! Oppo batted and our bowling wasn’t up to its usual self maybe. Everyone trying a bit hard and Mr Extras steadily accumulated a score, with some tired and casual fielding. Looked like they were on for the rate with only 2 wickets lost heading to the business end of things. Going into the last over they needed just 2 to win… However, Magnus came onto bowl - kept it straight and full and bowled one! Few balls later bowled another - ITS ON!!! Almost literally threw it away with 4 overthrows when we momentarily lost our heads and they needed a few off the last - much chaos ensued and they ran a couple but ultimately were run out and ended on 308-5. Another win for Witham, when we thought we were down and out - it has deffo aged me tho! Onwards into the semi-finals!!!
40 Over
Witham Friary
vs
Winsley
Won
Lost
Witham Friary
174-8
Winsley
170-5
Witham bowled first against an accomplished Winsley side, opening with the power of youth in Ralph and Chester - the bowlers were made to work hard though as the Winsley openers accumulated steady scored, both reaching their 50s before Tom Heath managed to remove one. Subsequent batsman fared much worse with quick wickets including a run out, and a slower rate, settling on a total of 170. A shaken start chasing with Jamie and Ian not really getting going, before a classic innings from Will Wild carrying his bat for 51, and Sam with a contrasting style reaching the same score ands retiring. An interesting run out involving Keinan made things interesting, but got over the line with 9 overs to spare, and a couple of wickets in hand. A bit of a winning run now?
Twenty20
Milton on Stour
vs
Witham Friary
Won
Lost
Milton on Stour
79 all out
Witham Friary
177-3
Comprehensive stuff from Witham travelling to Milton on Stour and batting first - George, Jonah and Keinan all retiring over 30. Young Daniel carrying his bat for an excellent 23. Sam will score some runs soon, I'm sure of it! A chunky 177 posted! In reply steady wickets were taken, Charlotte the pick of the bowlers with 3 wickets, the rest distributed across the rest of the attach. All out for 79 almost 100 runs, and 7 wickets. Well done.
Twenty20
Witham Friary U13s
vs
Frome U13s
Won
Lost
Witham Friary U13s
115 all out
Frome U13s
114 all out
Crazy game — not quite as friendly as you might have expected, was a feisty encounter! Witham started the batting, facing some sharp bowling George was pinned, and Monty battled his way to a tricky 20 before being stumped. Seb flashed 23 before being caught and the remaining wickets fell steadily with a mixture of good bowling and crazy running. 115 the total. Magnus and Rupert opened the bowling and kept it nice and tidy. Harry batted well to his retirement, but some crazy field sets and good batting from Billy looked like it was going to win it for Frome, before they opted not to take a single and the new batsman fell to Seb to win the game. A single run win with a few overs to come.
Twenty20
Witham Friary U13s
vs
Midsomer Norton U13s
Won
Lost
Witham Friary U13s
50 - 2
Midsomer Norton U13s
48 all out
Winning the toss and putting Midsomer Norton into bat to be subjected to a lethal bowling attack — George and Monty especially taking regular wickets to reduce them to 14-7 at one point. We relaxed a little, but still kept it tight, with only a single boundary streaking through third man. 48 the total. Batting was rather matter of fact. Dropping a couple of wickets, but always in control and with plenty of batting to come. Reaching the target in 8 overs.
40 Over
Witham Friary
vs
Corsley
Won
Lost
Witham Friary
124-2
Corsley
122-8
A fine win. All round bowling was excellent, and restricted a capable Corsley side to just 122 from their 35 overs. George wiht 3 wickets for 5 runs from 7 overs. Keinan also bowled 2 wickets in his only 2 balls to close out the innings - cheeky! George Evans looked set to make his maiden adult half century until he was brutally run out by big George, who subsequently retired himself in comedic fashion. Also noted. The game was stopped momentarily in the 18th over for the umpire to have a wee over the far side of the pitch — moments after the drinks break, and with a toilet in the vicinity.
Twenty20
Warminster
vs
Witham Friary
Won
Lost
Warminster
146-2
Witham Friary
145-5
We came distinctly second against a very good league team. Won the toss and had a bat, lost both openers after a couple of overs for extras. Sam and George did well and both batted to retirement around 35ish, and Tom continued his new found form with the bat. We had a bowl, not bad, but pitch was a road and hard to get any joy - some chances missed in the field perhaps, but good fun — their bats were always comfortable to get them though.
40 Over
Witham Friary
vs
Bakers XI
Won
Lost
Witham Friary
108 all out
Bakers XI
227 all out
Bakers XI visited on tour, and were perhaps a bit good for us. They had one bat in particular who looked like he would never get out. Playing a full 40 overs and nearing the end of their innings they looked in check at around 160, but were able to cut loose and post 220+. The response typified a Witham batting performance of late, with regular wickets falling and the rate required climbing slowly. Keinan and Jasper offered some resistance before a swashbuckling Tom Heath added substance to his style with the bat, alas some way short.
Twenty20
Rode
vs
Witham Friary
Won
Lost
Rode
112-5
Witham Friary
147-9
A chilly evening on the work-in-progress pitch at Rode started well, with Will and Keinan getting off to a good start. Our specialist batting department of Pritchard and Hyde misfired somewhat only adding a run each, before various bit part actors supported a starring role for Keinan retiring on 51 and returning for the last ball of the innings. We bowled well, important wickets taken relatively cheaply, George managing the claim the key wicket of their skipper. Turncoat Livingstone who has worn the Witham colours in the past offered some resistance but was bowled eventually. A 35 run win, good fun.
40 Over
Batcombe
vs
Witham Friary
Won
Lost
Batcombe
151-7
Witham Friary
150-5
Won toss, bowled first, maybe not wise move - bowling was tricky on pitch and hill, and a few runs trickled past just beyond our reach. One of the visitors retired on 50 and they got 151 in total. Batting we kept it ticking but singles not twos and rate crept up over by over. Oppo bowled pretty well and we struggled to get a hold of many. Turned it on perhaps a little late in the day, and had a couple of massive overs — maybe it’s on? But no, alas, it’s the hope that kills you. Ifs, buts and maybes aplenty, but we agonisingly fell one run short. It’s only a game 🏏
40 Over
Witham Friary
vs
Dulwich
Won
Lost
Witham Friary
160 all out
Dulwich
162-5
Lovely game against famous opposition. Batting went well, Will falling just short of a half century, but George getting his and coming in for a well earned rest. Then unfortunately 4 ducks before James Evans restored some sense to things. Basically 3 scores from 11 bats and a few extras. 160 posted. We bowled well and kept it tight at the start, and they were behind the rate. Chipped away a few wickets, but couldn't remove their opener who got his 50. In the end they got the runs they needed with 3 overs left — had we had another 20 runs on the board it could have been interesting.
Twenty20
Witham Friary U13s
vs
Heytesbury & Sutton Veny U13s
Won
Lost
Witham Friary U13s
150-1
Heytesbury & Sutton Veny U13s
85-5
Wow! A fantastic batting performance from the top order with both Monty and George posting 50s in a hundred partnership without loss. Monty retired and Seb went in to add some relentless running between the wickets to proceedings before ramping one into the keepers hand on the last ball. Bowling was pretty tight and good in the field, Magnus B the pick of our bowlers, including a sharp stumping by George. Onwards!
Twenty20
Witham Friary
vs
Heytesbury & Sutton Veny
Won
Lost
Witham Friary
36-6
Heytesbury & Sutton Veny
34 all out
One of he strangest games of cricket I have witnessed. A decent Heytesbury side came to a soft but not terrible Witham pitch and collapsed dramatically in just 9 overs for just 34 runs — Ed Bartram posting figures of 5 wickets for 6 runs! we then looked like we weren't going to get them! 5 for 5 from 5 overs, with only 1 run we looked lost. Keinan saved us by actually hitting some runs and winning the game. Captain relieved to have no part in any of it! Hurrah!
Pairs
Witham Friary U11s
vs
Winsley B U11s
Won
Lost
Witham Friary U11s
288 for 3
Winsley B U11s
178 all out
The first game for our Under 11s and they did fantastically well. Bowling first they relentlessly took wickets, chipping away at the Winsley score — Barnaby & Rupert both took 4 wickets, including a triple wicket maiden for Barney. Remarkable! They batted confidently and didn't drop a wicket until the game was effectively won. Very well done.
Twenty20
Shepton Montague
vs
Witham Friary
Won
Lost
Shepton Montague
91-5
Witham Friary
90-8
Some tough LBW decisions early doors triggered a top order collapse which left us sprawling somewhat. Oli Bindloss saved us, with a swashbuckling 30+ retired, only to have to return as runner for Gavin. Bowled ok, but were probably 20 shy of a defendable total, and they got them with a couple of overs to spare.
