Covid Cup Champions! – Match Report – T20 v Bradninch & Kentisbeare (A) – 25th July 2022

Thors arrived at Kensham Park knowing a win over Bradninch & Kentisbeare would see them build an unassailable lead over second placed Exeter in the Covid Cup & ensure the retainment of the trophy following the victories in 2020 & 2022. Captain for the evening, Andy Pitt, won the toss & elected to bat. TheContinue reading “Covid Cup Champions! – Match Report – T20 v Bradninch & Kentisbeare (A) – 25th July 2022”

Match Report – T20 v Exeter (H) – 19th July 2023

Thors welcomed Exeter to Station Ground on Wednesday night, needing a win to keep any hopes of retaining the Covid Cup alive following a defeat in the return fixture. Slaviero won the toss & elected to bat. Thors line up:- A.Pitt, J.Van Der Meulen, J.Geraghty, H.Choules+, S.Jefferson, J.Porter, B.Heard, S.Yelverton, B.Slaviero*, S.Tait, J.Stirling Pitt &Continue reading “Match Report – T20 v Exeter (H) – 19th July 2023”

Denny Lesniak Trophy Triangular Tournament – 16th July

Sunday saw the Triangular Tournament take place at the club with a great turnout of players, supporters, friends, and families at the Station Ground.  This year it was a pleasure to be able to play for the ‘Denise Lesniak Trophy’ which was kindly donated in memory of Denny, a devoted Thorverton and Exeter Chiefs supporter.Continue reading “Denny Lesniak Trophy Triangular Tournament – 16th July”

Match Report – 1st XI v Tavistock (A) – 15th July 2023

The 1st XI arrived at a damp and very windy Tavistock as it looked like even the Dartmoor ponies and sheep were taking cover from the elements. With usual openers Pitt and Robbins away, the line up was:Vukusic, Greed, Chilcott, Geraghty, H. Choules, Jefferson, Coe, Daldorph, Slaviero, Jopling, J. Choules. Given the conditions it wasContinue reading “Match Report – 1st XI v Tavistock (A) – 15th July 2023”

Match Report – T20 v Clyst St George (H) – 12th July 2023

After a defeat to Exeter last time out, Thors were looking to get back to winning ways in the Covid Cup as we hosted fellow A Division outfit Clyst St George. On a cloudy but dry Station Ground, the side was:- L.Vukusic, B.Wakeley, H.Choules, J.Porter, C.Winzer, J.Geraghty, B.Heard, B.Slaviero, A.Gibbons, S.Tait, J.Choules. After negotiating theContinue reading “Match Report – T20 v Clyst St George (H) – 12th July 2023”

Match Report – 2nd XI v Upottery 1st XI (A) – 8th July 2023

Buoyant after last week’s win which sent Thors top of the D Division East, the 2nd XI arrived at Upottery to start the second half of the season. With wet weather around, the toss was delayed & the match reduced to a 42 over affair. Stirling lost the toss & Upottery elected to bat. TheContinue reading “Match Report – 2nd XI v Upottery 1st XI (A) – 8th July 2023”

Match Report – 1st XI v Plymouth 1st XI (H) – 8th July 2023

As we begun the 2nd half of the season, the 1s were focused on getting back to winning ways following a couple of defeats. The line up: A.Pitt, D.Robbins, A.Chilcott, J.Geraghty, H.Choules+, L.Vukusic, B.Wakeley, G.Daldorph, A.Jopling, B.Slaviero, J.Choules*. Choules held his nerve at the toss and elected to bat despite some rain circling Station Ground.Continue reading “Match Report – 1st XI v Plymouth 1st XI (H) – 8th July 2023”

The Mid-Season Report – 2nd XI – Jack Stirling Interview

As the first half of the Devon Cricket League drew to a close with the 2nd XI winning at Topsham to go top of the D Division East, we sat down with captain Jack Stirling to digest the season so far. You must be pleased with the first half of the season particularly after lastContinue reading “The Mid-Season Report – 2nd XI – Jack Stirling Interview”

The Mid-Season Report – 1st XI – Jake Choules Interview

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”

Match Report – 1st XI v Exeter 1st XI – 1st July 2023

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”