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