Fillongley Cricket Club

Thursday league captain Simon Blackmore paced his innings to perfection, scoring an unbeaten 50 as Fillongley chased down Haunchwood’s 109 for 9.
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The firsts host Pickwick on Saturday, and the seconds make that all too welcome trek up the M6 to Walsall YMF.

The third team are away to Griff 3rds.

Continue reading Teams for 4th and 5th July 2009

Although things didn’t go to plan for the first team on Sunday, the Sunday 2nds enjoyed a convincing winning draw over Sheldon Marlborough, at Foliot Fields.

Batting firsts the Storks scored an impressive 286 for 9, with Mike Steady scoring 75, Chris Darling 60, and JK 30.

Sheldon never looked like threatening the total, largely thanks to Kyle Taylor’s 4-37, and were content to bat out to 129-6, with the experienced Steve Mullard holding things together with an unbeaten 63.

Full scorecards are available on Sheldon’s Site

At least it was sunny today to make up for a Monday morning following defeat in the Village Knock Out. There was plenty of disappointment but even more pride about what has again been achieved by our Sunday First team in this competition. So much so that I wanted to write on behalf of those who turn up to watch to thank the players.

The competition provides something very special for the whole club and brings together players past an present, as well as those who are keen but who have never played. As spectators we’ve seen some great cricket this year and some tremendous performances from our team.

Everyone who has pulled on a Fillongley shirt can be proud of their contribution and the level of disappointment spectators feel is, I know, a fraction of what it means to you.

Having walked around the boundary, (right for runs and left for wickets!)  I write for everyone who follows Fillongley to  say “Thanks” once again for giving us the opportunity to enjoy your efforts.

Senior

A great effort on Saturday saw the second team return to winning ways against Offchurch Lapworth. Having lost the toss (again!) Skipper Jeff Lee, still standing in for me as my ankle is not yet right, made up for his poor tossing with an undefeated ton in an impressive total of 315 for the loss of only 3 wickets. John Cartwright contributed a brisk 103 before being run out and Jordan Kerr took only 17 balls to make his 48 before losing his off stump whilst playing a defensive shot.

After tea a great individual effort from Mark Cashmore, supported by some sharp catching and fielding saw Offchurch Lapworth dismissed for 91 and Mark with figures of 15 overs, 8 for 59.

The 24 points comes in very handy as we look to next week’s game at Walsall YMF.