Author Archives: Thorverton CC

The 2nd XI made their longest trip of the season on Saturday away at Barnstaple. With steady rain on Saturday morning that hadn’t cleared before 1pm, the start was delayed until 1:30pm, with a 41 over game to be played. Jack Stirling won the toss & elected to bowl under grey skies. Thors line up:-Continue reading “Match Report – 2nd XI v Barnstaple 1st XI (A) – 10th June 2023”

On another scorcher, the 1st XI made the trip to Hatherleigh to face opponents who were playing in the Premier Division last season. There were 4 changes to the XI for the 2nd week in a row with 15 year old Henry Squire making his debut. Team: A.Pitt, D.Robbins, B.Coe, J.Geraghty, H.Choules, G.Daldorph, H.Squire, B.Slaviero,Continue reading “Match Report – 1st XI v Hatherleigh 1st XI (A) – 3rd June 2023”

Following a unbeaten May which saw the 2nd XI rise to the top of the D Division East at the end of May, we welcomed Clyst Hydon to Station Ground as the Devon Cricket League moved into it’s second month. Returning captain Jack Stirling won the toss under blue skies & unsurprisingly elected to bat.Continue reading “Match Report – 2nd XI v Clyst Hydon 1st XI (H) – 3rd June 2023”

It is with great disappointment that Sunday’s Community Cream Day has been postponed as Abbotskerswell have conceded our Wombat Cricket Devon T20 Second Round tie after not being able to raise a side. Sunday’s tie was due to be our first home cup fixture since 2019. We hope to rearrange Community Cream Tea Day &Continue reading “Cream Tea Day Postponed – Thors Advance to Quarter Final”

Off the back of 2 wins, a much changed 1st XI were hosting Torquay at Station Ground. The team:A.Pitt, D.Robbins, A.Chilcott, J.Geraghty, H. Choules+, D.Baldock, L.Vukusic, G.Daldorph, B.Heard, A.Gibbons, J. Choules*. Due to a lack of coin, the toss was done with the umpire’s Exeter Chief’s keyring; the away skipper calling correctly and electing toContinue reading “Match Report – 1st XI v Torquay (H) – 27th May 2023”

The second XI made the trip up the A30 to Feniton this week with sun continuing to shine across Devon. There were a host of changes from last week and a couple of late changes on Friday with juniors A. Bate and I. May called up. The XI were: A. Daldorph, G. Squire, J. Porter+,Continue reading “Match Report – 2nd XI v Feniton 1st XI – 27th May 2023”

With the Wombat T20 Cup and Covid Cup mini league looming, Thors sought to arrange a t20 friendly. Huge thanks to Sandford and our grounds team for getting the game on at short notice as the original fixture due to be played at Cullompton couldn’t be fulfilled. Following numerous changes throughout the week as ThorsContinue reading “Match Report – T20 Friendly v Sandford (H) – 25th May 2023”

We would like to invite all residents of Thorverton & the wider community to enjoy a complimentary cream tea during our Wombat Devon T20 Cup fixture at home to Abbotskerswell on Sunday 4th June. The fixture will showcase some great local cricket as we take on the fellow A Division outfit from 1:30pm in Devon’sContinue reading “Community Cream Tea Day – Sunday 4th June”

The 1s arrived at a sunny Budleigh Salterton, the scene of a dramatic tied game last week, with a spring in their step following their win last time out. There was one change to the team as Chilcott came in for the unavailable Greed. Team- A. Pitt, A. Chilcott, B. Coe, J. Geraghty, H. Choules+,Continue reading “Match Report – 1st XI v Budleigh Salterton 1st XI (A) – 20th May 2023”

The Station Ground was bathed in sunshine for the 2’s first home game of the season, where a much changed and more youthful side were taking on Heathcoat III. Stand in skipper Dave Baldock won the toss and elected to field. There were a few debuts in the side which lined up: A. Daldorph, J.Continue reading “Match Report – 2nd XI v Heathcoat 3rd XI (H) – 20th May 2023”