Author Archives: Thorverton CC

As the first half of the Devon Cricket League drew to a close with the 1st XI beaten by Exeter, we digest the season so far with Jake Choules. So, the 1s currently sit in 6th, 21 points off second & 17 above the relegation zone. What’s the goal from the halfway point? The goalContinue reading “The Mid-Season Report – 1st XI – Jake Choules Interview”

At the halfway point in the Devon League season the 1s hosted top of the table Exeter. The team:A.Pitt, D.Robbins, G.Greed, J.Geraghty, H.Choules, G.Daldroph, B.Coe, S.Jefferson, B.Slaviero, A.Jopling, J.Choules. With a bit of cloud cover and last week still fresh in the mind the skipper elected to bowl at the toss. Slaviero and Daldorph keptContinue reading “Match Report – 1st XI v Exeter 1st XI – 1st July 2023”

Sam Jefferson was presented with the Energy Systems SW Player of the Month Award for June 2023. The cricket committee chose Jeffers for his 126* against Exeter 2nd XI. Jeffers match-winning 126* against Exeter came off 101 balls & included 21 fours.

A very belated Energy Systems SW Ltd Player of the Month for May was presented last night, Andy Daldorph the recipient for this 147* against Feniton. In 8 league appearances so far this term, Andy has amassed 341 runs at an average of 48.71.

The 2nd XI travelled to the University Ground to take on fellow 2022 promotees Topsham St James as the DCL season reached the halfway point. For the second week in a row, Jack Stirling lost the toss & Thors would be fielding first. The 2nd XI lineup:- L.Vukusic, A.Daldorph, H.Squire, D.Baldock, P.Stirling+, J.Baker, J.Porter, B.Heard,Continue reading “Match Report – 2nd XI v Topsham St James 1st XI (A) – 1st July 2023”

Thors were back in Covid Cup action on Tuesday night, taking on Exeter at the County Ground in a prelude to the A Division clash between the two sides this weekend. Slaviero called wrongly at the toss & Exeter skipper Billy Buckingham elected to bat. Thors line up:- D.Robbins, G.Greed, B.Wakeley, J.Geraghty, H.Choules+, L.Vukusic, G.Daldorph,Continue reading “Match Report – T20 v Exeter (A) – 27th June 2023”

As Dan’s Coast-2-Coast Challenge on 3rd & 4th August gets closer & closer, we are seeking ‘shirt sponsors’ for the whites Dan will be sporting as he walks 60 miles from North Devon Cricket Club to Exmouth Cricket club within a twenty-four hour period – all whilst wearing full whites & fully padded up inContinue reading “Dan’s Coast-2-Coast – Sponsors Needed!”

The 2nd XI welcomed top of the table Exeter 2nd XI to Station Ground for the second of their back-to-back home games. On another clear, warm and dry Saturday, Stirling lost the toss and Thors would be fielding first in the heat. Thors line up:- A.Daldorph, J.Farley, S.Jefferson, L.Vukusic, P.Stirling+, J.Porter, G.Squire, B.Heard, A.Gibbons, E.Vukusic,Continue reading “Match Report – 2nd XI v Exeter 2nd XI (H) – 24th June 2023”

The sun was out and an unchanged 1st XI made it to Abbotskerswell hoping to make it 3 wins from 3. After his customary toss win the skipper elected to bat. Things started badly when a half hearted appeal had Pitt given caught behind down the leg side off of Hussain. Hussain in particular gotContinue reading “Match Report – 1st XI v Abbotskerswell 1st XI (A) – 24th June 2023”

Following last week’s convincing win at home, an unchanged first XI travelled to Kilmington. Our hosts only lost for the first time this term 7 days earlier so a tough test was expected. A heavy shower during the warm up left the skipper in a bit of a frenzy and he elected to bowl afterContinue reading “Match Report – 1st XI v Kilmington 1st XI – 17th June 2023”