1st XI vs Alton 1st XI
A high‑quality match between Alton and Bashley ended in a draw, with Alton declaring on 299/6 before Bashley replied with 231/9 from their full 60 overs.
Batting first, Alton produced an excellent top‑order display. Abhay Gonella anchored the early stages with a patient 48 from 104 balls, supported by Sam Ruffell’s 32. The innings then accelerated through Scott Myers, who struck a fluent 80 from 83 balls, hitting eight fours and two sixes. The standout performance came from Jude Wright, whose superb 102 from 93 balls — including 15 fours and two sixes — powered Alton towards a strong declaration at 299/6. For Bashley, Louis Prichard bowled impressively for figures of 4–71, while George Wilson added 2–80.
Bashley’s reply was built around a composed innings from Cameron Basey, who made an excellent 86 from 108 balls, striking 14 boundaries and keeping his side competitive throughout. Ben Walker contributed 33 at the top of the order, while Michael Porter added a steady unbeaten 35 in the middle overs. Lower‑order runs from George Wilson (16) and Louis Prichard (9) helped Bashley reach 231/9, ensuring they batted out the full allocation. Alton’s attack was led by Jude Wright, who completed a fine all‑round performance with figures of 3–25, supported by Dan Sumner (2–60) and Fred Egleston (2–3).
A disciplined final session from Bashley secured the draw, with Alton taking 16 points and Bashley collecting 11.
2nd XI vs Bournemouth 2nd XI
Bournemouth 2nd XI defeated Bashley (Rydal) 2nd XI by seven wickets, successfully chasing 121 after bowling Bashley out in 39.4 overs.
Batting first, Bashley were unable to build sustained partnerships on a testing surface. Torquil Deacon played the key innings, compiling a patient 36 from 93 balls, while Henry Morrison (11), Tom Dennis (12) and Xavier Deacon (6) added small contributions around him. Extras again proved significant, with Bournemouth conceding 25. The home attack was led superbly by Matthew King, who claimed 4–30 from 8.4 overs, supported by Sarang Urankar (2–11), Dan Conway (1–16), Cadence Douglas (1–27) and Jenish Joy (1–29). Bashley were dismissed for 121, leaving a modest total to defend.
Bournemouth’s reply was controlled and efficient, anchored by an excellent innings from Nick Park, who struck an unbeaten 62 from 76 balls, hitting 12 boundaries. William Gelderblom added 23, while Sarang Urankar (12) and Ollie Pugh (13) kept the chase moving. Phil Morris bowled impressively for Bashley, taking 3–17 from nine overs, but Bournemouth reached 122/3 in 25 overs to secure a comfortable victory.
Bournemouth collected 22 points, while Bashley took 2 from the fixture.
3rd XI vs Lyndhurst & Ashurst 1st XI
Lyndhurst & Ashurst edged past Bashley (Rydal) 3rd XI by four wickets in a high‑scoring contest, successfully chasing 305 with one ball of the 45th over remaining.
Batting first, Bashley produced an excellent all‑round performance with several major contributions. J Harris led the innings superbly, striking a commanding 122 from 118 balls, hitting 18 fours and two sixes. He was supported by N Sexton (33) and K Nash (22), before the innings accelerated dramatically. W Manning added a rapid 30 from 15 balls, and C Vaughan produced a powerful 50 from just 25 deliveries, featuring seven fours and a six. Late runs from J Ragettli‑Cross (20*) lifted Bashley to an imposing 305/6. Lyndhurst & Ashurst’s bowlers shared the wickets, with C Jolley (2–52), M Chauhan (1–51), R Miller (1–56), D Agha (1–57) and M Ali (1–35) each contributing.
Lyndhurst & Ashurst’s reply began steadily before exploding into life. C Jolley played a remarkable match‑winning innings, blasting 140 from 90 balls with 13 fours and eight sixes, maintaining a strike rate of 155.56. He was supported by contributions from K Cresswell (33), R Miller (38) and A Hodder (28*), ensuring the chase remained on track. Bashley’s bowlers worked hard, with C Vaughan (2–39) and S Scott (2–73) the most successful, while J Ragettli‑Cross added a wicket. Despite regular breakthroughs, Jolley’s innings proved decisive as Lyndhurst & Ashurst reached 306/6 in 44.5 overs.
Lyndhurst & Ashurst collected 22 points, while Bashley took 10 from a thrilling, high‑quality match.
4th XI vs Ferndown Wayfarers 4th XI
Bashley (Rydal) 4th XI produced an excellent all‑round performance to defeat Ferndown Wayfarers by 108 runs, posting 229/7 before bowling the visitors out for 121 in 31.2 overs.
Batting first, Bashley built their innings on a series of strong contributions. Paul Macdonald set the tone with a fluent 35 from 34 balls, while Toby Bollard played the standout knock — a commanding 69 from 57 deliveries, striking 11 fours. John Frith added a composed 32, and Daniel Kemp contributed a well‑paced 44 from 44 balls to push the total towards a competitive score. Bashley closed on 229/7, with Aubrey Parsons (3–35) and John Bonney (2–20) the most effective bowlers for Ferndown.
Ferndown’s reply began positively through Amit Alva (21) and Gary Martin, who struck an aggressive 27 from 21 balls. However, regular wickets prevented any sustained momentum. Bashley’s bowlers delivered a disciplined and varied attack, led by Daniel Manning (2–22), Luke Dirou (2–27) and Felix Steele‑Velazquez (2–40). Austin Moore bowled an excellent spell, taking 1–8 from six overs, while Buster Dirou added two wickets in a lively contribution. Despite resistance from Oliver Goss (23*) and Dane Lockyer (23), Ferndown were dismissed for 121.
Bashley completed a dominant 108‑run victory, collecting 24 points, while Ferndown Wayfarers took 6 from the fixture.
