1st XI vs St Cross 1st XI

Bashley (Rydal) 1st XI endured a tough afternoon at the BCG, bowled out for 99 before St Cross Symondians raced to an eight‑wicket victory inside 10 overs.

Batting first, Bashley struggled against a disciplined St Cross attack. Patrick Lewis played the standout innings with a determined 38 from 59 balls, while Jack Stearman added 20 and Michael Porter 15. However, regular wickets prevented any momentum, with Mohammad Abbas delivering an excellent spell of 3–9 and support from Felix Organ and Charlie Gwynn, who each claimed two wickets.

St Cross made short work of the chase. Felix Organ struck a blistering 42 from 23 balls, and Dom Kelly added a rapid 31, taking the game away from Bashley in the powerplay. Despite wickets for Cameron Basey and Phil Morris, the visitors cruised to 100/2 in just 10 overs.

St Cross Symondians collected 21 points, while Bashley (Rydal) 1st XI took 1 from a difficult home fixture.

2nd XI vs Compton & Chandlers Ford 1st XI

Bashley (Rydal) 2nd XI fell to a seven‑wicket defeat away at Compton & Chandlers Ford, posting 157 before the hosts chased the target comfortably inside 28 overs.

Batting first, Bashley were under pressure early, slipping to 17–3 and then 34–5 against disciplined new‑ball bowling. Kevin Nash played the key innings, compiling a determined 37 from 58 balls, while Xavier Deacon added a valuable unbeaten 36 to lift the total. Will Manning (15) and Jake Lilley (15) provided brief support, but Fawwaz Anjum’s excellent spell of 4–39 and tight bowling from Oliver Wilson (2–22) restricted Bashley to 157 all out.

Compton & Chandlers Ford began positively in reply. Greg Littlehales anchored the chase with a composed 51*, while Alex Spearing struck an assertive 57 from 63 balls to put the game beyond Bashley. Xavier Deacon, Kevin Nash and Simon Dean each claimed a wicket, but the hosts maintained control throughout, reaching 158/3 in 27.3 overs.

Compton & Chandlers Ford collected 23 points, while Bashley (Rydal) 2nd XI took 4 from the fixture.

3rd XI vs Parley 2nd XI

Bashley (Rydal) 3rd XI fell to a 95‑run defeat away at Parley, bowled out for 107 in reply to the hosts’ 202.

Parley’s innings was built around a solid top‑order platform. Lewis Barber compiled a patient 51 from 77 balls, while Keir Humphrey added an aggressive 37 from 29. Sam Lewis and Joe Huns contributed useful middle‑order runs, with Huns finishing as the most damaging late‑innings influence. Bashley’s bowlers worked hard, with Neil Taylor taking 3–34 and James Ragettli‑Cross producing an excellent spell of 4–20. Daniel Manning and Henry Morrison also claimed a wicket each as Parley were dismissed for 202 in the final over.

Bashley’s reply never recovered from a difficult start, slipping to 3–3 and then 8–5 against incisive new‑ball bowling. James Ragettli‑Cross counter‑attacked for 23, while Henry Morrison struck a brisk 27, but wickets continued to fall regularly. Joe Huns delivered a superb spell of 6–16 from 5.1 overs, supported by Salman Khattak (2–25) and Emelia Butler (1–17), as Bashley were bowled out for 107 in 28.1 overs.

Parley collected 23 points, while Bashley (Rydal) 3rd XI took 7 from the fixture.

4th XI vs Suttoners 2nd XI

Bashley (Rydal) 4th XI produced an excellent all‑round display at the BCG, cruising to a nine‑wicket victory after bowling Suttoners out for 182 and chasing the target with ease.

Suttoners’ innings was built around a determined 58 from Steve Lawson, who held the top order together while wickets fell regularly at the other end. Bashley’s bowlers were disciplined throughout, with Dan Kemp leading the attack superbly, taking 3–33 in an incisive opening spell. Austin Moore added 2–13, while Felix Steele‑Velazquez, Evie Hayward, Felix Burton and Daniel Mason each claimed a wicket as Suttoners were dismissed in the 39th over.

Bashley’s reply was commanding from the outset. Paul Kemp anchored the chase with a superb unbeaten 88 from 108 balls, striking 11 boundaries and controlling the innings throughout. He was supported by Josh Bellamy, who made a steady 29, before Toby Bollard accelerated the scoring with an impressive 52* from 46 deliveries. The pair guided Bashley to 185/1 in 33.5 overs, sealing a comfortable nine‑wicket win.

Bashley (Rydal) 4th XI collected 24 points, while Suttoners CC took 6 from the fixture.

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