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The 1st XI made the short trip to the County Ground to complete the Devon League season against already-crowned A Division champions, Exeter. Stand-in captain Andy Pitt won the toss on an unusually soft Exeter wicket and elected to bowl. Thors line up:- A.Pitt*, L.Vukusic, S.Jefferson, J.Geraghty, G.Greed. G.Daldorph, B.Heard, P.Stirling+, H.Squire, J.Stirling, J.Broom. DaldorphContinue reading “Match Report – 1st XI v Exeter 1st (A) – 2nd September 2023”

The 1st XI took on relegation candidates Abbotskerswell in their final home game of the season on Saturday. With skipper Choules & Ben Slaviero absent for the vice-captain’s wedding in Australia, former skipper Andy Pitt took the helm for the first time since 2019. The showers had so far missed Station Ground. Pitt won theContinue reading “Match Report – 1st XI v Abbotskerswell 1st XI (H) – 26th August 2023”

After 3 wins in a row, the sun threatened to come out at Station Ground as the 1s sought to make it 4 from 4. The team consisted of only 2 players over 30 years old:A.Pitt, L.Vukusic, S.Jefferson, J.Geraghty, H.Choules+, A.Chilcott, G.Daldorph, B.Heard, B.Slaviero, A.Jopling, J.Choules*. Kilmington won the toss and elected to field asContinue reading “Match Report – 1st XI v Kilmington 1st XI (H) – 19th August 2023”

It was another grey day in the Devon Cricket League as the 1s made the relatively short trip to Clyst St George. There were 2 changes to the side:L.Vukusic, G.Greed, A.Chilcott, J.Geraghty, H.Choules+, B.Coe, B.Heard, G.Daldorph, A.Jopling, B.Slaviero, J.Choules. The rain stayed away for the most part as the hosts won the toss and somewhatContinue reading “Match Report – 1st XI v Clyst St George 1st XI (A) – 12th August 2023”

After three washouts in four weeks, the 2nd XI were fearful when they arrived at Station Ground to the increasingly familiar sight of covers on the pitch. Thankfully proceedings were not delayed & Thors would bowl first after winning the toss. The hosts lineup:- J.Farley, B.Wakeley, S.Jefferson, D.Baldock, S.Yelverton, J.Baker, J.Meredith+, A.Gibbons, J.Stirling*, I.Daldorph, J.Broom.Continue reading “Match Report – 2nd XI v Barnstaple & Pilton 1st XI (H) – 12th August 2023”

65 miles, 90,700 steps & 1,246 minutes of walking whilst fully padded up. That’s what Dan Robbins managed to push through across 3rd & 4th August, raising vital funds for Thorverton Cricket Club. Dan’s sponsored challenge was for the 65 miles between North Devon CC & Exmouth CC to be walked in 24 hours. HeContinue reading “Dan’s Coast-2-Coast Review & Interview”

Last night saw the Energy Systems SW Ltd Player of the Month award for July 2023 awarded to Ben Slaviero for his 5-11 in the Wombat Devon T20 Quarter Final at Plympton & his 4-21 in the league win at Torquay. Slaviero has impressive stats with the ball this season, taking 25 wickets in leagueContinue reading “Energy Systems SW Ltd Player of the Month – July 2023”

On a blustery and showery day at Station Ground the first XI made 3 changes for the visit of promotion chasing Hatherleigh. Team:L.Vukusic, B.Coe, A.Chilcott, J.Geraghty, H.Choules+, G.Daldorph, S.Jefferson, B.Heard, B.Slaviero, J.Stirling, J.Choules*. After a delayed start due to the weather, full credit must go to the umpires for their pragmatism in getting a gameContinue reading “Match Report – 1st XI v Hatherleigh (H) – 5th August 2023”

The 2nd XI would be glad to see the back of July after three consecutive rain affected games; the last two matches had been completely washed out. Before Thors could say good riddance to July’s weather, it finally gave some respite at the 2s welcomed bottom-placed Feniton to Station Ground. Stirling in a traditional manner,Continue reading “Match Report – 2nd XI v Feniton 1st XI (H) – 29th July 2023”

The 1st XI arrived at an overcast English Riviera itching to put in a good performance following a frustrating 2 weeks. The line up:A.Pitt, D.Robbins, A.Chilcott, J.Geraghty, H.Choules+, L.Vukusic, S.Jefferson, G.Daldorph, B.Slaviero, A.Jopling, J.Choules*. Whilst the outfield looked to have been impacted by the recent wet weather, the Torquay pitch and square looked in goodContinue reading “Match Report – 1st XI v Torquay (A) – 29th July 2023”