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One point separated the sides as the 1st XI travelled to fellow high fliers Kilmington. The team included a debut for Mickey Wilkinson and Henry Squire was presented with his 1st XI cap as he made his 5th appearance. The team: A. Pitt, L. Vukusic, B. Coe, B. Coetzee, H. Choules+, H. Squire, M. Wilkinson,Continue reading “Match Report – 1st XI v Kilmington 1st XI (A) – 1st June 2024”

Ben Slaviero is set to make his 100th appearance for the 1st XI on Saturday. Slavs made his 1st XI debut at Axminster all the way back in 2012 as the club’s overseas player for that year. Slavs was tempted back as an overseas in 2018 and has since settled permanently in the village withContinue reading “Hundred up for Slavs”

Following last week’s rain off, a youthful Thorverton team that consisted of 5 teenagers made the trip to Premier Division Exmouth in the Devon T20 Cup. The line up that would face a full strength Exmouth XI was: B.Coe, B.Coetzee, J.Baker, H.Choules+, H.Squire, T.Byrne, O.Hawke, J.Meredith, B.Slaviero, S.Tait, J.Choules*. The skipper lost the toss andContinue reading “Match Report – Devon T20 Cup Round 1 vs Exmouth (A) – 29th May 2024”

We are delighted to announce the signing of Mickey Wilkinson from Blackheath CC in London. Mickey has previously played in the Devon Cricket League for Torquay, Shaldon and most recently Ottery St Mary. You can learn more about Mickey here:- Highest Score? 187 not out up in Manchester during uni at a local club. BestContinue reading “Transfer News – Wilkinson Signs”

The third XI headed east this week to the village of Luppit to take on Upottery 3rd XI, who were also new to the league this year. The skipper called incorrectly and was put into bat. With a couple of Thorvy league debuts in the side, the line up was: J.Meredith*, D.Mead, N.Buckeridge, C.Winzer, N.Taverner, A.Lea, I.May+, D.Buckeridge, J.Matthews, D.Mirfin, E.Coe. AfterContinue reading “Match Report – 3rd XI v Upottery 3rd XI (A)”

The unbeaten 1st XI travelled to promotion favourites Torquay in what was probably the highlight A Division fixture of the afternoon. With a couple of changes from last week’s win, the line up was: A.Pitt, D.Robbins, B.Coe, B.Coetzee, H.Choules+, A.Chilcott, G.Daldorph, H.Squire, B.Slaviero, J.Broom, J.Choules*. In his 175th 1s league game for the club, theContinue reading “Match Report – 1st XI v Torquay & Kingskerswell 1st XI (A) – 25th May 2024”

With the weather forecast much changed from last week’s run-fest at Station Ground, the visit of Tavistock was to pose a new set of challenges for the unbeaten 1st XI. There were 2 changes to the side which was – A.Pitt, D.Robbins, B.Coe, B.Coetzee, H.Choules+, A.Chilcott, D.Baldock, G.Daldorph, B.Slaviero, A.Jopling, J.Choules*. Visiting captain Sean CleaveContinue reading “Match Report – 1st XI v Tavistock (H) – 18th May 2024”

The first XI made 6 enforced changes for the first home game of the season against newly promoted Plymstock. The team lining up in the Station Ground sun were: A.Pitt, D.Robbins, B.Coetzee, D.Baldock, G.Daldorph, B.Coe, P.Stirling+, B.Slaviero, J.Broom, A.Jopling, J.Choules. The skipper won the toss and elected to bat, somewhat surprisingly his opposite number allegedContinue reading “Match Report – 1st XI v Plymstock 1st XI (H) – 11th May 2024”

Fresh from a defeat at the hands of Upottery on the opening day of the season, a much changed 2s embarked on the long journey to Barnstaple. Raleigh Meadow in contrast to last season’s encounter was bathed in sunshine. Stand-in skipper Jack Stirling won the toss and elected to bat. There were seven changes toContinue reading “Match Report – 2nd XI v Barnstaple & Pilton 1st XI (A) – 11th May 2024”

The first XI made the first of many long trips this season with a visit to Plymouth for the DCL opener. The fixture was rained off last season but a couple of days of good weather meant there was no such risk this time around. The team was: A.Pitt, L.Vukusic, A.Chilcott, B.Coetzee, H.Choules+, G.Greed, S.Jefferson,Continue reading “Match Report – 1st XI v Plymouth 1st XI (A) – 4th May 2024”