On Wednesday 30 May, the Midweek XI under the captaincy of Danny Anderson welcomed top-of-the-table and unbeaten Witcombe.
The visitors however only arrived with 7 men and after winning the toss and batting struggled to 109 for 6 (all-out) from 16 overs. Artus, Anderson 2, Edginton, Hargreaves and a run out from Ian Dunn keeping the score down.
After the experiment of the fast-scoring Tom Burrows failed and he was bowled in the first over it was left for Jon Hargreaves and Dan Hockaday (63 not out) to steer Westbury to their target within just 11 overs for the loss of only Burrows.
Wednesday, 30 May 2012
WOSCC v WOSAFC - The Annual Grudge Match
On Sunday, the Cricket club hosted the Football club in the Annual fixture between the 2 clubs. After the Football club had triumphed in the corresponding fixture in December WOSCC were after revenge.
Both teams fielded strong players and the Cricket team won the toss and batted first. After the early losses of Scott Thomas and Tom Burrows, it was left for Neil Wyman to anchor the innings and after taking the attack to the Football club and launching Club President Clive Tempest for several maximums eventually holed out to Ross Martin for a crucial 96 runs. After contributions from the middle order and 41 from Greg Artus the Cricket Club posted 230 from their 40 overs.
Joe McGregor was the main run scorer for the football club, top scoring with 61. After everyone chipped in and Artus removed the dangerous Ross Martin, the cricket club survived a scare and removed the football club just 20 runs short of their target.
A second fixture between the 2 has been scheduled for July 1.
Both teams fielded strong players and the Cricket team won the toss and batted first. After the early losses of Scott Thomas and Tom Burrows, it was left for Neil Wyman to anchor the innings and after taking the attack to the Football club and launching Club President Clive Tempest for several maximums eventually holed out to Ross Martin for a crucial 96 runs. After contributions from the middle order and 41 from Greg Artus the Cricket Club posted 230 from their 40 overs.
Joe McGregor was the main run scorer for the football club, top scoring with 61. After everyone chipped in and Artus removed the dangerous Ross Martin, the cricket club survived a scare and removed the football club just 20 runs short of their target.
A second fixture between the 2 has been scheduled for July 1.
Westbury-on-Severn 2XI v Glos City Winget 4th XI
With the 1XI having the week off, the club put out a strong team and welcomed Gloucester City on a scorching hot afternoon at the Parish Hall. After stand-in Skipper Neil Wyman won the toss and elected to bat the 2XI recovered from the loss of the top 3 within the first 15 overs the innings was lit up by Chris Wayman who utilised the gaps and put the bad ball away when necessary to reach an agonising 98 not out and he was well supported by Karl George who took advantage of sloppy bowling and a tiring field to notch up 80 unbeaten runs to put the team in a strong position of 244 from their 45 overs.
After young Alex Wyman had removed the visitors opener with the score in single figures the innings was set up nicely for spinner Ian Broady to record superb figures of 5-44 from 8 overs. This even included stand-in wicket-keeper Danny Anderson notching 2 impressive stumpings. Wyman 's 1 for 27, Burrows' 1-21, Ed Edginton's 1-37 and the same figures from Joe McGregor meant Westbury won by 50 runs and moved back up the table after their set-back the previous week.
The 2XI travel to Tewkesbury 3rds next Saturday and will look to continue their push up the Division9 table.
After young Alex Wyman had removed the visitors opener with the score in single figures the innings was set up nicely for spinner Ian Broady to record superb figures of 5-44 from 8 overs. This even included stand-in wicket-keeper Danny Anderson notching 2 impressive stumpings. Wyman 's 1 for 27, Burrows' 1-21, Ed Edginton's 1-37 and the same figures from Joe McGregor meant Westbury won by 50 runs and moved back up the table after their set-back the previous week.
The 2XI travel to Tewkesbury 3rds next Saturday and will look to continue their push up the Division9 table.
Westbury-on-Severn Midweek XI v Painswick
Last Wednesday (23rd) May, the Midweek travelled to WEPL club Painswick and put in a spirited yet unconvincing performance against a team revered as one of the best in the region. After the top order of the home team had been removed cheaply by Tom Burrows (1-24) and Greg Artus (1-21) it was left to club Chairman Rich Edginton (2-34) and part time leg spinner Rob Hale (1-36) to restrict the home team to 159 off their 20 overs.
The reply never really got going and Westbury lost wickets at regular intervals despite the innings being anchored by an impressive 32 from skipper Dan Anderson and 27 from Tony Campbell, the Midweek XI slumped to a 61 run defeat and will look to bounce back against Witcombe next week at the Parish Hall.
The reply never really got going and Westbury lost wickets at regular intervals despite the innings being anchored by an impressive 32 from skipper Dan Anderson and 27 from Tony Campbell, the Midweek XI slumped to a 61 run defeat and will look to bounce back against Witcombe next week at the Parish Hall.
Monday, 21 May 2012
Westbury-on-Severn CC Weekend 19-20 May
Despite poor weather both the First and Second XIs had outings this weekend. The First team got their season under-way welcoming Tetbury to the Parish Hall on Saturday afternoon. Thanks to tight bowling from John Hargreaves (9-4-14-2) Ed Edginton (5-1-18-1) and Greg Artus (9-2-24-1) which was then backed up by Dan Hockaday who took 3 wickets as Tetbury aimed to hit out at the end. Restricting their opponents to just 149 off their allotted 45 overs, Westbury would have felt in a strong position.
However a series of unlucky dismissals and tight bowling from Tetbury meant that the home side slumped to just 80 all out. Matt Brown top scoring with just 19 runs.
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It was a similar story for the Second XI who had to call on several last minute replacements due to injury, illness and lack of commitment. They travelled to Churchdown and after being bowled out for just 81, thanks in part to 37 from Neil Wyman on a very slow pitch and a crucial partnership from Club President Clive Tempest (9 from 60 balls) and ex-Chairman and club legend Brian Wyman (7 from 53 balls) which frustrated the home bowlers.
Defending a low total, Churchdown reached their target of 82 within 27 overs for the loss of 6 wickets. Tom Burrows battled to take 3 wickets for 23 and victory was in sight but the Seconds ran out of runs and fell to a disappointing loss.
There is no game for the First XI next Saturday, but the Second XI host Gloucester City at the Parish Hall with a 1:30 start.
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On Sunday there was a different result for the Club. They hosted Dymock who fielded 7 of their normal first team and all was set for a tight and exciting match. After captain Dan Hockaday won the toss and elected to bat in overcast conditions, his decision paid off as opening pair Matt Brown and Greg Artus put on 97 runs for the first wicket before Brown was stumped for 38. Artus then pushed on and alongside Dan Hockaday (38) he moved onto an impressive 100 before retiring in the final stages. The Second 100 to be scored at the Parish Hall this season already. The Sunday XI posted 239 from their 40 overs.
Dymock never looked like getting close to that total and thanks to tight bowling and good fielding were bowled out for just 90; Dan Hockaday taking 2 wickets, Alex Wyman, Tom Burrows, Ian Martin, Scott Thomas and Ian Broady (2) chipping in.
Next weekend sees the annual Westbury-on-Severn CC vs Westbury-on Severn FC cricket match, in what should be an exciting and fun afternoon. Start around 2pm at the Parish Hall.
Tom
Thursday, 17 May 2012
Westbury on Severn CC v Birdlip and Brimpsfield CC T20 Wednesday 16th May 2012
The Midweek XI began their Evening League Season with a thumping home win against Birdlip and Brimpsfield. Fielding a strong team this Division Two game was rather one-sided as Westbury put in a promising display to go straight to the top of the league.
After stand-in skipper Dan Hockaday won the toss and elected to bat, Neil Wyman was in typical Neil Wyman form and smashed an impressive 6 off the 2nd ball and followed that up with several bludgeoning boundaries before playing round a rare-straight delivery for 28 before club Chairman Rich Edginton was dismissed in similar fashion. That brought young Ross Martin to the crease and despite looking shaky and struggling to adjust to the pace of the pitch and bowling began playing some fluent strokes and along with Chris Wayman - a new addition to the club - began finding the boundaries and gaps with regularity. Against some abject bowling the 2 batsmen began launching massive shots onto the rugby field including four 6s in a row from Martin once Wayman had been caught in the deep for 45 which involved a lot of clever running and appreciation of gaps in the field. As balls began flying out of the ground and over the boundary rope Martin moved onto 94 before edging to fly slip in the final over. He smashed four 4s and seven 6s in a hugely entertaining 94 off 44 balls. Westbury reached an impressive 182 for 4 off 20 overs.
Greg Artus and Ed Edginton then responded with some quick bowling and the latter claimed a superb 4-29 off his 4 overs after beginning with 2 beamers. One of the wickets was indebted to a superb catch by Wayman at deep midwicket. Artus' contribution kept the score down after bowling 4 overs for just 11 runs as the Birdlip batsmen were looking to push the score on. Their desire to score quick runs then resulted in a quick flurry of wickets, a run out after good work from Tom Burrows and Ross Martin who bowled with pace and accuracy to concede just 15 runs from his 4 overs and 2 wickets from Burrows and Hockaday left Birdlip stranded on 127-7 off 20 overs.
Another impressive victory to start the season from Westbury and things look promising for the season. Strong performances in the field from Rob Hale, Tony Campbell and Tim Burrows sets us apart from other opposition.
The midweek XI take on Painswick next week.
After stand-in skipper Dan Hockaday won the toss and elected to bat, Neil Wyman was in typical Neil Wyman form and smashed an impressive 6 off the 2nd ball and followed that up with several bludgeoning boundaries before playing round a rare-straight delivery for 28 before club Chairman Rich Edginton was dismissed in similar fashion. That brought young Ross Martin to the crease and despite looking shaky and struggling to adjust to the pace of the pitch and bowling began playing some fluent strokes and along with Chris Wayman - a new addition to the club - began finding the boundaries and gaps with regularity. Against some abject bowling the 2 batsmen began launching massive shots onto the rugby field including four 6s in a row from Martin once Wayman had been caught in the deep for 45 which involved a lot of clever running and appreciation of gaps in the field. As balls began flying out of the ground and over the boundary rope Martin moved onto 94 before edging to fly slip in the final over. He smashed four 4s and seven 6s in a hugely entertaining 94 off 44 balls. Westbury reached an impressive 182 for 4 off 20 overs.
Greg Artus and Ed Edginton then responded with some quick bowling and the latter claimed a superb 4-29 off his 4 overs after beginning with 2 beamers. One of the wickets was indebted to a superb catch by Wayman at deep midwicket. Artus' contribution kept the score down after bowling 4 overs for just 11 runs as the Birdlip batsmen were looking to push the score on. Their desire to score quick runs then resulted in a quick flurry of wickets, a run out after good work from Tom Burrows and Ross Martin who bowled with pace and accuracy to concede just 15 runs from his 4 overs and 2 wickets from Burrows and Hockaday left Birdlip stranded on 127-7 off 20 overs.
Another impressive victory to start the season from Westbury and things look promising for the season. Strong performances in the field from Rob Hale, Tony Campbell and Tim Burrows sets us apart from other opposition.
The midweek XI take on Painswick next week.
Westbury on Severn 2XI v Highnam Court 2XI. Saturday 12th May 2012
Westbury on Severn CC finally kicked off their 2012 season with a resounding victory at the Parish Hall.
After 10 games had fallen foul to the weather, it was a welcome release for the club to get some game time and get out in the middle. After last season's relegation the Second XI settled comfortably against visiting Highnam Court on a slow pitch in damp conditions but produced an impressive first innings total of 282-4 off their allotted 45 overs, after the early loss of opener Aiden Barr the score moved quickly on owing much to a second innings partnership from Ian Dunn (100 ret) and Rich Poole who carefully moved onto 94 before finally giving a chance which was taken in the closing stages. Danny Anderson (27) and Joe McGregor (29*) chipped in with runs at the end and it was left to the bowlers to defend such a large total.
Highnam Court in their reply reached 48-0 off 18 overs after opening bowlers Tom Burrows (0-26)and debutant Jeremy Fern (0-22) finished their allotted 9 over spells, then frustration set in and wickets fell at regular intervals gifting spinners Pete Griffiths (1-27 off 6) and the impressive Joe McGregor (4-13 off 8) and the visitors slumped to just 121 for 6 from their 45 overs as the game petered out. A confident victory to start the season for the 2XI who travel to Churchdown this weekend.
With a few other games called off as they didnt have the benefit of such fantastic groundstaff, the 2XI top the table with 18 out of a possible 22 points.
After 10 games had fallen foul to the weather, it was a welcome release for the club to get some game time and get out in the middle. After last season's relegation the Second XI settled comfortably against visiting Highnam Court on a slow pitch in damp conditions but produced an impressive first innings total of 282-4 off their allotted 45 overs, after the early loss of opener Aiden Barr the score moved quickly on owing much to a second innings partnership from Ian Dunn (100 ret) and Rich Poole who carefully moved onto 94 before finally giving a chance which was taken in the closing stages. Danny Anderson (27) and Joe McGregor (29*) chipped in with runs at the end and it was left to the bowlers to defend such a large total.
Highnam Court in their reply reached 48-0 off 18 overs after opening bowlers Tom Burrows (0-26)and debutant Jeremy Fern (0-22) finished their allotted 9 over spells, then frustration set in and wickets fell at regular intervals gifting spinners Pete Griffiths (1-27 off 6) and the impressive Joe McGregor (4-13 off 8) and the visitors slumped to just 121 for 6 from their 45 overs as the game petered out. A confident victory to start the season for the 2XI who travel to Churchdown this weekend.
With a few other games called off as they didnt have the benefit of such fantastic groundstaff, the 2XI top the table with 18 out of a possible 22 points.
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