1st XI vs South Wilts 1st XI

South Wilts defeated Bashley (Rydal) 1st XI by 65 runs, declaring on 258/9 before bowling Bashley out for 193 in 54 overs.

Batting first, South Wilts built a strong total through a mixture of early intent and patient accumulation. J Degg set the tone with a brisk 26 from 23 balls, before H Broderick anchored the innings superbly with a composed 82 from 158 deliveries. Contributions from J Chippendale (20), T Cheater (26) and a fluent 44 from A Fairfax‑Ross kept the scoreboard moving. M Falconer added a lively 20 from 18 balls, while late runs from T Grant (10) and B Jack (4) pushed the total to 258/9 declared. Bashley’s bowlers worked hard across a long innings, with C Basey (3–41), L Prichard (2–43), G Wilson (2–66) and J Gengan (2–51) sharing the wickets.

In reply, Bashley lost early ground but fought back through a determined middle‑order effort. C Basey top‑scored with a well‑constructed 46 from 77 balls, supported by K Pardey (29) and P Lewis (34). J McMurray added a brisk 18, while G Wilson contributed an unbeaten 10 down the order. However, regular breakthroughs prevented Bashley from building sustained momentum. South Wilts’ attack was led by A Pascoe, who delivered an excellent spell of 5–59 from 15 overs, backed by A Fairfax‑Ross (2–42) and T Grant (1–34). Bashley were eventually dismissed for 193, falling short of the target despite periods of resistance.

South Wilts collected 20 points, while Bashley took 6 from the fixture.

2nd XI vs Portsmouth 2nd XI

Bashley (Rydal) 2nd XI secured a hard‑fought 32‑run victory over Portsmouth CC, defending 163 in a low‑scoring contest shaped by disciplined bowling and key middle‑order contributions.

Batting first, Bashley were made to work on a challenging surface. P Valluri provided early momentum with 21 from 25 balls, while T Deacon added a steady 20. H Morrison’s 16, Daniel Friedman’s 14 and a determined unbeaten 13 from Chris Gates helped push the total forward. Extras proved crucial, with Portsmouth conceding 33 — including 28 wides — as Bashley reached 163 all out in 42.4 overs. Portsmouth’s attack was led by T Lewis, who bowled superbly for figures of 3–23 from 10 overs, supported by H Padwal (3–30) and W Harrison (2–21).

Portsmouth’s reply began steadily but quickly faltered under sustained pressure from Bashley’s bowlers. N Mahesh produced an outstanding spell, taking 5–32 from eight overs and breaking through repeatedly in the middle and lower order. K Laurent (3–54) and S Crisp (2–36) provided strong support, ensuring wickets fell at regular intervals. J Smitherman threatened briefly with an aggressive 38 from 29 balls, while G Patterson (15) and M Walton (14) added resistance, but Portsmouth were bowled out for 131 in 26 overs.

Bashley completed a deserved 32‑run win, collecting 20 points, while Portsmouth took 7 from the fixture.

3rd XI vs Redlynch & Hale 1st XI

Redlynch & Hale CC defeated Bashley (Rydal) 3rd XI by 57 runs in a high‑scoring contest, posting 306/5 before restricting Bashley to 249/5 from their 45 overs.

Batting first, Redlynch & Hale built an imposing total through a combination of patience and power. I Tanner anchored the innings superbly with 90 from 115 balls, striking eight fours and three sixes. He was supported by W Hewlett, who produced a destructive 70 from just 45 balls, and K Hopkins, whose rapid 57 from 31 balls accelerated the scoring further. Contributions from I Bryan (29) and N Pollard (29*) ensured the hosts reached 306/5. For Bashley, K Nash (2–51) and W Hayward (1–49) were the most effective, while J Ransom and T Dennis each claimed a wicket.

Bashley’s reply was built around an outstanding innings from T Dennis, who struck a superb unbeaten 102 from 108 balls, hitting 16 fours and keeping his side competitive throughout. He was supported by opener L Stubbington (55) and late acceleration from N Taylor (29* off 20). However, regular wickets prevented Bashley from sustaining the chase, with Redlynch’s bowlers sharing the breakthroughs — N Pollard (1–28), G Hayes (1–49) and I Bryan (2–55) among those contributing.

Bashley closed on 249/5, falling short of the target but producing a determined batting display.

Redlynch & Hale collected 21 points, while Bashley took 9 from the fixture.

4th XI vs Dorset Indians 1st XI

Bashley (Rydal) 4th XI claimed a convincing six‑wicket victory over Dorset Indians CC, chasing 144 with four wickets down after the visitors were bowled out for 139 in 27 overs.

Dorset Indians, batting first, struggled early as Paul Kemp tore through the top order. He removed four of the first five batters to finish with outstanding figures of 4–17 from five overs. Daniel Kemp (1–17) and Simon Bellamy (1–34) kept the pressure on, while Austin Moore added two wickets despite a more expensive spell. Only Leela G (52) and contributions from Rama Baggu (25) and Afooj A (25) lifted the total to 139, aided by 22 extras.

In reply, Bashley built their chase on a series of steady contributions. Paul Macdonald led the way with a composed 39, supported by Toby Bollard’s fluent 35. James Macdonald (15) and Josh Bellamy (10) added useful runs before Buster Dirou’s unbeaten 16 ensured the chase was completed comfortably in 26 overs. Bashley finished on 144/4, securing the win with plenty in hand.

Bashley collected 24 points, while Dorset Indians took 6 from the fixture.

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