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The Energy Systems Player of the Month for June 2025 was awarded to Dan Robbins for his match-winning 121 from 93 balls against Kilmington. Robbo has struck 249 runs @ 27.67 so far this season, alongside 8 wickets @ 30.5. Honourable mentions during the discussion for the award were George Daldorph for his century againstContinue reading “Energy Systems Player of the Month – June 2025”

There were 3 changes for the 1st XI who took on second place Hatherleigh in a top of the table clash. Team: L. Vukusic, D. Robbins, A. Kingdon, S. Yelverton, H. Choules+, G. Daldorph, S. Jefferson, B. Heard, B. Slaviero, A. Jopling, J. Choules*. A minute silence was held pre match in memory of DevonContinue reading “Match Report – 1st XI v Hatherleigh 1st XI (A) – 12th July 2025”

With the Choules brothers away for the weekend there were two changes to the 1st XI led by Ben Slaviero: L. Vukusic+, D. Robbins, A. Kingdon, S. Yelverton, A. Pitt, G. Daldorph, S. Jefferson, H. Squire, B. Slaviero*, A. Jopling, S. Tait. Andy Kingdon was presented with his 1st XI cap having reached 5 DCL appearances this season.  The early forecasted rain avoided the Station Ground and, having won the toss, the visitors electedContinue reading “Match Report – 1st XI v Barton 1st XI (H) – 5th July 2025”

Our Community Cricket Day takes place on Sunday 10th August 2025. This year we have four teams:- Butterleigh CC, The Thorverton Arms & The Exeter Inn will be joining a TCC side to play four matches and a final. Games will be 8 x 8 ball overs a side, batters to retire at 25 andContinue reading “Community Cricket Day – 10th August 2025”

There were 3 changes for 1s who were playing at home for the first time in 5 weeks who lined up with: L. Vukusic, D. Robbins, A. Kingdon, S. Yelverton, H. Choules+, G. Daldorph, A. Pitt, S. Jefferson, B. Slaviero, A. Jopling, J. Choules*. The visitors won the toss and elected to bat on aContinue reading “Match Report – 1st XI v Kilmington – 28th June 2025”

There were 5 changes for the 1s following the abandonment at Tavistock last week. Team: L.Vukusic, D.Robbins, B.Coe, S.Yelverton, H.Choules+, G.Daldorph, D.Baldock, S.Jefferson, B.Slaviero, S.Tait, J.Choules*. Amongst a heatwave, the rain still managed to find Torquay in the morning as the teams arrived. The weather cleared up by the time of the toss when ChoulesContinue reading “Match Report – 1st XI v Torquay & Kingskerswell (A) – 21st June 2025”

The newest format of cricket is taking off at Thorverton after some well attended sessions throughout May and June. Walking Cricket is a low-impact version of traditional cricket designed to accommodate players of all ages and abilities, especially older adults or those with reduced mobility. True to its name, running is not required; players walkContinue reading “Walking Cricket – Making Steps”

The 1st XI leaving sunny Thorverton for a grey looking Dartmoor to take on Tavistock were: A.Pitt, D.Robbins, B.Coe, S.Yelverton, H.Choules+, G.Daldorph, B.Heard, F.Fenner, B.Slaviero, A.Jopling, J.Choules*. There was a heavy downpour on arrival resulting in a delayed start. Eventually a 32 over game was agreed which would kick off at 2.30. Robbins and PittContinue reading “Match Report – 1st XI v Tavistock 1st XI (A) – 14th June 2025”

The Energy Systems Player of the Month for May has been awarded to Awrangzeb Khogiani. Awrang has been a great addition on and off the field at Thorverton since moving from Exwick in the winter, scoring 157 runs in May, including 54 (43) against Honiton and 66 (45) against Heathcoat. He celebrated with 37 (14)Continue reading “Energy Systems Player of the Month – May 2025”

There were 2 changes to the 1st XI who were trying to make it 3 wins from 3 at Plympton. Team: D. Robbins, N.Chaplin, A.Kingdon, S.Yelverton, H.Choules+, G.Daldorph, B.Heard, A.Khogiani, B.Slaviero, A.Jopling, J.Choules*. With some rain in the air, the hosts elected to bowl after winning the toss. Looking to repeat his first ball lastContinue reading “Match Report – 1st XI v Plympton (A) – 31st May 2025”