There were 2 changes for the 1st XI to host Torquay and Kingskerswell, lining up with: A. Pitt, D. Robbins, A. Kingdon, S. Yelverton, H. Choules+, G. Daldorph, B. Heard, F. Fenner, B. Slaviero, A. Jopling, J. Choules*.

In the final home game of the season, Choules won the toss and elected to field once again. Slaviero started tightly as in-form Thompson sought to take the attack to Daldorph from the River End. George had his man in his second over though when the opener skied one into the leg side, safely caught by Henry Squire running in from square leg.

The pitch looked flat and the outfield rapid in the early exchanges, Western and overseas player Roux making the most of the extra pace, however, there was enough in it to keep Thor’s spirts up, backed up by some solid fielding in the ring. The change bowlers of Yelverton and Robbins started relatively tightly but the scoreboard kept ticking over as Torquay reached a solid 63-1 at the 17 over drinks break.

The over after drinks was eventful with plenty of wides as the ball started swinging, but Robbins had Western caught at slip via his outside edge on the last ball of the over for an important breakthrough. With opposition skipper Passenger joining Roux, Torquay managed to continue to move things along steadily despite the seamers finding some consistent areas.

As the 100 came up around the halfway mark, the home skipper may have been questioning his choice at the toss. Perhaps even more so when Roux took his first over for a couple boundaries. However, in his next over, Choules brought the boundary riders up to tempt opposite number Passenger who duly obliged – Yelverton taking a fantastic catch running backwards from mid off.

Choules had another key breakthrough next over when Roux (40) holed out to Slaviero at long on – giving the skipper his 300th 1st XI wicket in just over 200 games.

Things went from bad for worse for the visitors when Robbins had dangerman Kelmere LBW and was on a hat trick after dislodging Western junior’s off stump first ball. As hat trick balls generally go, it wasn’t a bad one from Robbins but Emdad survived. There was still time for a 3rd in the over though, an edge behind safely caught by H. Choules.

In the space of 4 overs, Torquay had gone from 117-2 to 123-7 with most of the key names removed. The stubborn Baxendale remained and despite surviving an early caught behind scare off of Choules, dug in well for his club as he had done in the return fixture.

Daldorph had another burst either side of the second drinks break to no avail before Jopling and Choules bowled some tight overs in tandem. After 8 overs himself, Choules chucked the ball back to Slaviero who cleaned up Lillywhite first ball after a patient 12 from 40 balls. After surpassing the 150 mark and third batting point, Baxendale was given the nod to free the arms and did well to squeeze a couple of boundaries through the off side. However, when given the opportunity to bowl at 10 and 11, it didn’t take Slaverio long to clean up. Torquay 161 all out.

After a superb Slaviero tea – Keeley also putting on a cream tea afternoon to raise over £100 for Breast Cancer Now – Thors got on with the chase. Torquay opened with the spin of Baxendale, always an awkward proposition, but a boundary second ball from Pitt instantly eased any early anxiety. The seam of Thompson was easier to get away, Robbins taking 10 from his first over – aided by a no ball for the visitors having too many fielders outside of the fielding circle.

In Thompson’s next over, Robbins launched one over the road into the Secret Garden as Thors raced to 30-0. Pitt failed to execute his sweeps and eventually fell LBW to Baxendale. Whilst the introduction of more spin in the form of Passenger didn’t slow Robbins down, taking 12 off of the skippers first over, Baxendale had another when teenager Squire was caught behind for 1. There was time for 2 more dismissive Robbins (32) boundaries but he also had to go when he was caught by Baxendale off of Passenger. A high octane opening 8 overs leaving Thors 55-3.

H. Choules and Yelverton brought a sense of calm to proceedings much to the relief of most inside Station Ground. Yelverton also took a liking to Passneger though, making the most of the rapid outfield to drive a couple of boundaries through the offside. Choules made the most of some early Kelmere looseners and a tiring Baxendale to strike 3 boundaries of his own as the score reached 101-3 from 17.

Just as it looked like Thors were back in control, Choules (23) was bowled by one that skidded a little low to give Torquay another sniff post drinks. After a couple of balls to have a look, Daldorph decided not to hang around and an array of wristy flicks and sweeps brought us quickly into the 130s. Yelverton backed George up well until he also had to go – bowled by Passenger for 33. Thors now 136-5.

Heard knew he didn’t have to take any risks with Daldorph somehow finding another gear but he ran well with his teammate to bring the 150 up at the halfway stage. A couple of wides meant it would be impossible for George to bring up 50 without hitting 2 maximums. He went close when he slapped one over extra cover for a one bounce 4 – then finished things off with minimal fuss, going leg side this time for 4 more.

Another comprehensive 20 point win for Thors by 5 wickets with 22 overs remaining.

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Elsewhere, Hatherleigh beat Tavistock in what looked to be the title decider. Thors are now 13 points behind Tavistock going into the final round – the gap closing dramatically in recent weeks. Mathematically, there is still a chance of a promotion to the Premier Division but with Tavistock hosting bottom side Barton, 20 points at Kilmington and a significant slice of luck are needed…

The 1st XI facing top of the table Tavistock at Station Ground was: A. Pitt, D. Robbins, L. Vukusic, S. Yelverton, H. Choules+, G. Daldorph, B. Heard, H. Squire, B. Slaviero, S. Tait, J. Choules*.

On his return from 2 weeks off, the skipper won the toss and elected to bowl. Slaviero and Daldorph took the new ball as usual as Sponsors and VPs began to filter into Station Ground.

Other than an early loosener punished by Billy Barriball, the pair kept things notoriously tight and beat the outside edge regularly. Barriball’s outside edge was found on a couple of occasions but the ball wasn’t carrying to the slips early on. After a pragmatic opening 10 overs the score was 23-0.

Daldorph got the breakthrough after the powerplay when he cleaned up Gray. At the other end, Barriball began to accelerate against the change bowling of Yelverton but progress was soon stalled when Daldorph got one to nip back to bowl overseas player Mupfuzda. Yelverton found his areas next over and removed Barriball for 29, safely caught behind by Choules. He had another in the same over to leave the visitors 58-4 at the 17 over drinks break.

The introduction of Robbins was rewarded after the break when dangerman Davies lost his balance and was well-stumped by Choules. Dangerous left hander Manning was still there but rode his luck with balls not quite going to hand and a few big appeals. When Yelverton scalped his 3rd at the Pavilion End though, Tavistock were under the cosh at 64-6.

Skipper Cleave was dogged from the outset as he sought to rebuild for his club alongside Manning. Just as frustration was setting in, a moment of magic from keeper Harry Choules finally removed opposite number Manning – with glove still on, Choules sprinted into the leg side and threw down the stumps at the bowlers end to leave Manning stranded. Cleave shut up shop even further from there leaving the visitors 82-7 at halfway.

The 8th wicket partnership was also frustrating until Heard got one to turn, finding Clarke’s outside edge, safely caught by Yelverton at slip. Jake Choules followed in Robbins’ footsteps by keeping things extremely tight at the River End and was eventually rewarded when Cleave (21 from 69) skied one. Slaviero cleaned things up with little fuss and the league leaders were bowled out for 125 in the 47th over.

Following a magnificent Heard tea, Pitt & Robbins sought a positive start. The former followed up an early scare with a well-timed cover drive to bring some entertainment to proceedings to the delight of the numerous TCC VIPS in attendance. Bariball’s second over was slapped for 19 with a boundary apiece for the openers and a 6 into the bank from Robbins, the bowler picking up a warning from umpires in the process.

The pair continued to tick things over, timing the ball well and running with purpose. Robbins brought up the 50 partnership with another powerful maximum before he was caught for a quickfire 26. It was 4 and out for Vukusic and at 56-2 the pressure could have mounted but Pitt and Yelverton continued the aggression – by 15 overs Thors had raced to 88-2 and were in control.

Yelverton, however, was bowled for 18 from one that kept a little low just before the 100 came up. Davies had another when Pitt (42) was caught in the deep but not before the opener struck a few more boundaries through square leg to bring Thors within touching distance of 20 points.

H. Choules and Daldorph had the awkward task chasing the final 15 runs but George was clearly in a rush. He flicked Davies for 4 first ball then moved across his stumps to spank 4 more. Choules had a boundary himself before George finished things off with a maximum over the road.

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A commanding display against the league leaders still leaves Thors 3rd with 2 games to go. The top 2 play each other next week but with the gap still 27 points, promotion remains unlikely, although stranger things have happened…

Next week the 1s are home again for their final game at Station Ground. Any support would be gratefully received.

We’re delighted by the news that George Daldorph has been called up to the Devon Lions squad to face Cornwall in a two-day fixture on Sunday & Monday at Truro.

George, who struck his maiden league century at Cullompton last week, has been an instrumental player for the 1st XI since his debut at the end of the double winning season of 2021. George had been playing 2nd XI cricket since 2018 after coming through our junior set up.

A true all-rounder who has only just turned 22, George has scored 1,173 1st XI league runs at an average of just shy of 25, including five 50s and one century. With the ball, he has claimed 87 league wickets at an average of under 19. This season, he is second in the runscorer table & top of the pile in terms of wicket takers.

1st XI skipper Jake Choules said “A really well deserved call up for George who has come such a long way in such a short space of time – I remember coaching him at U15 level not so long ago. It’s no surprise to anyone at Thorverton that he’s been in the county conversation with consistent runs and wickets for a couple of seasons now and we wish him all the best for the game”

George follows sister Imogen into representative county cricket, who has been a regular in the Devon Women’s side since her debut in 2022.

Go well George & congratulations on the call up from everyone at Thorverton CC.

Andy Daldorph is set to make his 100th league appearance for Thorverton tomorrow when the 2nd XI visit Newton Tracey.

Andy made his league debut for Thorverton in 2018 in a home game against Kentisbeare, scoring 8. Since then he has been virtually ever-present for the 2nd XI.

In his 99 league games to date, Andy has struck a remarkable 3,436 runs at an average of just over 39. This includes three centuries (against Braunton, Kentisbeare and a best of 147 v Feniton). He’s also hit 22 league 50s, meaning over a quarter of his innings have been scores of 50+.

Andy has also chipped in with 13 league wickets and his ‘bucket hands’ have been responsible for 34 catches. He has also contributed to two run outs.

Well done Andy, here’s to the next 100!

Luke Vukusic made his debut for the Croatian national team this weekend, following in the footsteps of sister Erin & younger brother Zach.

Luke scored 157 runs, took three wickets and also contributed 3 catches & a run out in five matches across a 7 game T10 series against Cyprus, with Croatia winning 5-2. Luke is eligible for European Cricket organised fixtures whilst awaiting his Croatian passport to enable him to play in full ICC internationals.

Luke scored 54 from 25 balls in the final match of the series, whilst brother Zach stole the headlines, smashing every all 6 legal balls of a Scott Austin over for 6, with a no ball and three wides meaning one over went for 40!

Earlier in the week, Zach, who started his cricketing career at Thorverton as a junior before moving to Exeter CC, also broke the world record for the youngest captain of an international men’s team across all formats, skippering the Croatian side in a T20I also against Cyprus aged just 17 years and 311 days.

Zach, who played four 2nd XI league games for Thorverton in the covid-affected 2020 season aged just 12, has recently joined the Somerset academy, following in the footsteps of Erin who is playing her first season as a professional for the newly professional women’s side. Her first wicket in professional cricket was that of Australian legend Ellyse Perry.

Luke joined the junior set-up in the early 2010s whilst still at primary school and made his senior league debut in 2016 and his 1st XI debut in 2020.

He has scored 1280 runs, taken 39 Devon League wickets and even kept wicket for the 1st XI. He maiden his maiden century for Thorverton last year, scoring 115 off 74 balls in a T20 v Sandford. He took a 5 wicket haul for the 2nd XI against Exeter 2nd XI in 2023. So far this term Luke has scored 208 league runs @ 29.7, including a crucial 77* in the seven wicket win at Torquay & Kingskerwell.

Luke’s other scores for Croatia this weekend were 18 (11), 35 (15), 22 (18) and 28 (14). His bowling figures:- 1-11, 0-15, 1-20 and 1-34. Mum Tammi is hoping Luke will have his passport this year to enable him to play for Croatia with brother Zach in ICC organised T20I cricket. Luke is spending this week playing representative cricket in Zagreb before returning in time for the weekend’s DCL fixture.

Luke said: “I’ve had great fun representing Croatia alongside my brother Zach, and always nice to get a few good knocks in to get back for Saturday cricket”

“It was certainly a change of venue from Station Ground, especially with the heat, so looking forward to the cooler temperatures back home”

Congratulations Luke!

Ben Slaviero led the side for the short trip to Cullompton: A.Pitt, D.Robbins, A. Kingdon, S. Yelverton, H.Choules, G. Daldorph, B.Heard, S. Jefferson, F. Fenner, B. Slaviero, A. Jopling. 

The home side won the toss and chose to field on a green, but recently rolled, pitch and dry outfield. The slow left arm of Vincent caused trouble in the first over, a return catch was put down and one ball later Pitt was gone, chipping up to Parr at cover. 

Robbins and Kingdon settled into their work, punishing anything loose to the short boundaries and forcing the early bowling change. J.Parr toiled from the pavilion end and got his reward, a good delivery just taking the bail of Robbins’ off stump, 42-1.

The leg spin of Bharadwaj was introduced and he found some purchase from the pitch. Yelverton and Kingdon batted sensibly though, respecting the good deliveries whilst cutting anything short to the fence. It took a well executed googly from Bharadwaj to dismiss Yelverton for 28. Choules joined Kingdon and immediately dispatched a wide full toss for 4, he was trudging back a few balls later though, this time a leg break turning through the gate. 106-3 at the halfway drinks break. 

Daldorph and Kingdon saw out the rest of Bharadwaj as Cullompton began to rotate bowlers. With the game in the balance Kingdon brought up his first 50 for the club as the game went into the last 20 overs. He fell soon after though, pulling a long-hop and somehow finding the boundary rider, 141-4. Having played himself in Daldorph was now beginning to hit his stride, regularly finding the boundary in bringing up his 50. Heard joined in on the act, taking a particular liking to the medium pace of Rendall as the innings went into the last ten. The return of Vincent caused a lapse in concentration though and Heard was on his way for 28. Jefferson was the next man in with another 50 needed from 7 overs for the final batting point. 

The pair had other ideas though, taking 38 from the next 3 overs, clearing the rope straight and hitting hard square. Another bowling change only encouraged Daldorph who struck 6, 4, 6 off Arulvendan as he accelerated into the 80s and the score flew past 250. He went one better in the 48th over, Parr dispatched into the car park, then over the club house and then back into the car park for three consecutive sixes to bring up an extraordinary maiden DCL 100 from 74 balls. It was met with rapturous applause from his teammates, far less appreciation from the deflated Cully fielders. 

13 from the penultimate over continued the momentum before Daldorph skied one going for another maximum, departing for 107. Jefferson finished the innings off with a maximum over cover, his well-made 36 from 20 taking Thors to 299-7. 

On a ground renown for high scores Thors knew that it was very much a job half done as they took to the field. It was almost the perfect start in the first over, Raheja chipping one back but it not quite sticking for a diving Slaviero. Cullysnumber one ended up facing the first three overs and struck four boundaries to rub salt into the wounds. When Bharadwaj did eventually get some strike it was clear he was going to go hard at everything, a plan that didn’t last long as Slaviero caught the edge – easily pouched by Choules, 32-1.

King joined Raheja and the two left handers batted sensibly against the introduction of Heard, Yelverton and then Pitt. At the halfway stage the score was 119-1.

The home side came out more attacking after drinks, King particularly starting to use his feet to good effect. Daldorphwas re-introduced and managed to get the breakthrough, a perfectly executed slower ball takings Kings middle stump. 

Overseas professional Dias was now at the crease with the well-set Raheja as a couple of half chances came and went for Thors, close run-out shies and a tough under edge behind the stumps. Slaviero rotated the bowlers, not wanting the battersto settle, but a boundary ball an over stemmed any pressure. 

A wicket did eventually come, an ambitious attempt at a single to third man resulting in Raheja being run out for 87, the score 197-3 with 15 to go. 

It was now the home team skipper Parr at the crease with Dias. With the field back they picked up regular singles and continued to capitalise on the loose deliveries, pummelling them to the boundary. The Thors fielding was not at its best, the parched outfield making it difficult to pick up cleanly, much to the delight of the home supporters. Both batters passed their half centuries as Salviero rolled the dice for the last time through Daldorph, Yelverton and himself. The home pair continued with the rate though, and despite Thors being certain they had Parr caught behind, the captain finished a well-timed run chase to win with an over to spare. 

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Thors take 6 points and remain third by 9 points with Cullompton and Bovey Tracey hot on the heels. Next week is the visit of high-flying Tavistock.

The Energy Systems Player of the Month for July 2025 was awarded to 16 year old Nathan Buckeridge prior to yesterday’s 3rd XI fixture for his 104* against Teignmouth & Shaldon 3rd XI. Nathan celebrated it in style, smashing 114 against Babbacombe 3rd XI!

Nathan has enjoyed a stellar year at the top of the order for the 3rd XI, scoring 357 runs at an average of 59.5. Including one game for the 2nd XI & U15s, Nathan has struck 567 runs at 51.55, including two hundreds and two 50s.

Well done Nathan!

The 1st XI made 4 changes for the trip to Bovey Tracey, lining up with: A. Kingdon, H. Squire, B. Heard, S. Yelverton, H. Choules+, G. Daldorph, F. Fenner, B. Slaviero, J. Choules*, S. Tait, J. Stirling.

The home side won the toss and elected to bowl first in cloudy conditions. The flag at Bovey Tracey was at half mast and a minute silence was observed by both teams to remember a club legend who sadly passed in the week prior to taking the field.

Kingdon looked in the mood from the outset against his old club when he timed Kay for a boundary in the first over. However, Pryke took full advantage of the conditions for the hosts by getting the ball to swing and seam from the off. He got Squire via the outside edge first over to leave Thors 6-1 from 2.

Heard, deservedly promoted up the order after some solid performances, weathered the storm well while Kingdon continued to accumulate at the other end. At the end of the opening powerplay, the total reached 29-1.

After doing much of the hard work, Heard was trapped LBW to Pryke in the 12th. A change at the Pavilion End did nothing to slow down Kingdon and incoming Yelverton got in on the act when he drove Ansley for 3 consecutive 4s. However, the opposition skipper had his man next ball when Shane was caught behind. Thors 52-3 from 15.

Harry Choules joined Kingdon and saw out the rest of Pryke’s 10 over spell, managing to drive him away for 2 boundaries in his weary final over. The partnership looked promising and in control until Kingdon was agonisingly caught at point for a well made 48.

Daldorph and Choules sensibly edged to the halfway point as the score reached 90-4 and the game finely balanced. Daldorph upped the rate after the break, showing little respect to the change bowling. Choules would’ve been frustrated to be caught for a patient 20 just prior to the 3rd batting point coming up. Daldorph brought up his half century around the same time before Fenner also found himself caught without troubling the score.

Slaviero came and went when he picked the fielder from a full toss and with the skipper entering the fray, Daldorph decided to get on with things. He took 2 6s in a row in the 44th as he and Choules did well to keep George on strike. There was another boundary to bring him to 75 but the re-introduction of Kay was his eventual undoing.

Choules and Tait shared a few singles before the latter was caught and bowled. When Stirling went first ball, the innings ended abruptly at 183AO with 3 overs unbowled.

The heavy roller was brought on at tea and, despite a maiden to start from Slaviero, it seemed to work wonders. The Bovey openers were positive as Slavs and Daldorph got used to running in on more uneven ground than they are used to, the boundary being found regularly. There were plenty of aerial shots and one or two snicks through third man which gave the skipper encouragement to stick with his strike bowlers but at 66-0 after 10, change was needed.

Yelverton managed to get the ball to do a little more in the air but conditions clearly favoured the bat now. After a few tight overs between him and the skipper, Yelverton was rewarded when he wrapped Mount on the pad who went for a positive 40 from 29 balls. The pair were able to keep things even tighter from here and when Yelverton got another to swing to remove Pascoe in the 19th, Thors had fought back at 81-2.

Stirling replaced Choules who moved to Yelverton’s end with Stirs all over Bradley in his second over which included big shouts for LBW, for caught behind and a put down caught and bowled chance. Bradley and overseas star Van Staden made it to drinks though as the total reached 98-2.

Bovey remained in control but Thors has shown some fight. The drinks break seemed to come at a bad time though with bowlers not hitting the same accuracy as before the break. Choules rotated his bowlers regularly trying to make the breakthrough and it was Slaviero who eventually scalped Bradley for 12. However, Bovey were now within 50 runs with 20 overs still to bowl.

Van Staden found another gear as the total got closer and but for a chance going down off of Yelverton, looked in control for his club. There was a promising spell for Tait in the closing stages but Andrew (29*) hit the winning runs with 6 and a half overs to spare.

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Thors well-beaten and pick up only 4 bonus points. With Hatherleigh winning, we slip to third, 10 points ahead of Bovey Tracey in 4th. Next week we host 2nd bottom Plympton who will be looking to do the double over Thors to ease their relegation worries.

The 1st XI were unchanged from the win over Hatherleigh last week as last season’s runners up, Bridestowe & Belstone, visited Station Ground. Team: L. Vukusic, D. Robbins, A. Kingdon, S. Yelverton, H. Choules+, G. Daldorph, S. Jefferson, B. Heard, B. Slaviero, A. Jopling, J. Choules*.

In his 200th 1st XI appearance, the skipper lost the toss and his opposite number elected to bowl. It looked like a good decision from the outset when Robbins fell LBW in the first over. Skipper Tallan Burns and Tom Fogerty bowled tightly for their club as Vukusic and Kingdon patiently built in the early exchanges but Vukusic was caught behind in the 8th over to leave Thors 14-2.

As the powerplay drew to a close, Kingdon started to flow, timing a couple of drives to the boundary. The increased pressure brought about some extras allowing Thors to finally get going. However, progress stalled again when Kingdon (20) chipped one back to Harrison from the youngster’s first ball. Incoming Harry Choules went next over, unlucky to play-on from a full toss. A troubling start at 48-4.

After the 17 over drink break, Daldorph sought to bring the attack to the visitors with some foot movement but was undone when Harrison got one to move in the air for his second wicket of the day. Yelverton was steadily accumulating from the other end, finding the boundary from Penberthy’s extra pace in particular, but things went from bad to worse when Jefferson came and went – Thors now 64-6.

Heard joined Yelverton who despatched a loose ball out of the ground but couldn’t repeat the feat next over when he didn’t connect with another short ball, leaving him caught for 26. Bridestowe tails would have been up at 80-7 but Slaviero supported Heard patiently as the pair ticked the scoreboard along in the middle overs. The 100 came up with 17 overs to go as attention moved to the 3rd batting point (150). It looked a tough ask when Slaviero was caught for 14 a couple of covers later but Jopling was dogged in his defence against his old club.

The Number 10 and Heard frustrated the visitors and were able to free the arms more when seam was reintroduced. With Thors 121-8 with 10 to go, the partnership went from strength to strength in the closing stages with the third batting point coming up in the 48th over as Heard added another single to his tally. Jopling made a useful 12 from 41 balls before he had to go in the penultimate over, caught on the rope trying to get on with things.

A couple of singles between the incoming skipper and Heard meant the youngster would be on strike for the final Glasgow over. After a swiftly run 2, Heard clubbed two switch hits in a row over point to add 8 more to the tally. He couldn’t make it three from three and a single left Choules on strike. He also moved around his crease but could only manage 1 before Heard (37) was caught on the final ball – Thors recovering to 167 all out from exactly 50 overs.

After tea, Slaviero got to grips with the breeze but still caused problems early, as did Daldorph who scalped Ewen caught at second slip thanks to a smart grab by Yelverton. Now in their rhythm, the Thors openers beat the bat regularly and when catches went down in the slips just as regularly, the filling Station Ground might have wondered if it would be one of those days.

Eventually Slaviero removed P. Penberthy to open an end up before Daldorph had another to dismiss Hatton next over. A good start for Thors as Bridestowe reached 24-3 after 10 but with overseas star Glasgow in with the skipper, Thors felt there was a long way to go. The pair were controlled but struggled to rotate the strike until Glasgow moved across his stumps to the change bowling of Yelverton who wrapped the pads – 28-4.

Jopling kept things extremely tight at the River End while Shane continued to cause problems. The South African had another big wicket when Burns edged behind to Harry Choules. Bridestowe remained defensive and it was another 5 overs before Yelverton struck again – Sam Jefferson making no mistake at cover.

Despite his 3rd wicket, the skipper replaced the tiring Yelverton and continued to keep things tight in tandem with Jopling. Jops eventually had a deserved wicket when Woods finally holed out to Robbins at mid off for 6 from 43 balls. With the visitors now 51-7, the spin duo tidied things up in quick succession via safe hands from Vukusic and a smart grab down the leg side from Harry Choules. The final wicket fittingly went to Choules when he bowled Mallett to round off his 200th appearance.

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Thors pick up 18 points and remain 2nd in the A Division with the top 3 all winning. Third placed Hatherleigh joined the iPod shuffle event for a few celebratory drinks on their way home from Cullompton – with 6 games to go, both clubs are holding off saying the P word for now.

Next week Thors are back on the road as we visit 4th placed Bovey Tracey in what is expected to be a tough test.