Founded in 1930, the Buccaneers is a wandering cricket club with Sunday fixtures, some all day, played throughout the South East of England including in Oxfordshire, Surrey, Sussex and London.

"Let us take our stand and play the game, but rather for the cause than for the fame"

Berry stars in Follie’s thriller

After a couple of years of unfortunate wash outs the Buccaneers returned to the idyllic Follie’s Farm for a 40 over slug fest.

Follie’s Farm were sent in to bat on a scorcher of a mid-May Sunday. Rob Rydon and Ilija Krunic opened up the bowling with style. Rydon holding tight one end while Krunic took two wickets at the other leaving Follie’s 9 for 2 wickets after four overs.

A third wicket fell five overs later which brought together the strong batting partnership of Henry Grant (Follie’s skipper on the day) and Guy Gibson. They worked the ball well and put on a 70 run partnership in the middle of the Follie’s innings. Grant went onto make a very well batted century before falling for Nelson (111) to an Angus Berry delivery, caught Kalidasan sharply in the deep midfield. At the end of the allotted 40 overs Follies farm posted 241 runs.

A delightful cheeseburger and rosé tea was taken before Berry and Kalidasan took to the field to open up the Buccaneers innings.

Both Berry and Kalidasan took the time to get their eyes in before then started to cart the ball around to all corners of the ground, making use of the fast dry outfield as well as a few sixes for good measure. A fantastic opening partnership of 148 before Eswar fell to a remarkable single handed catch and fall from the leaping Andy Salmon of the opposition, for a good 61 runs scored. Michael Harms came in for quick thrash in front of his on-looking parents, then Krunic number 2 came to the crease. Berry was the dependable and impressive constant in the middle for the Buccaneers, staying out there for 37 overs in the heat, hitting his famous glorious cover drives, straight drives and violent swashes through mid-wicket and beyond. He eventually ran himself out gallantly chasing every last run to try to chase down the required 242. He walked off the pitch to a jubilant standing ovation, respecting and celebrating the most wonderful century (116 total scored) his first for the Buccaneers and first for over a decade.

Rydon and Metcalfe had the task at the death of around 11 an over, and despite some lovely shots and resulting boundaries, the Buccaneers ended up 9 short in what was a thriller of a match and a stunner of a day.

Innings of Follies Farm

T Palmer ct ? b Rydon 22
A Salmon ct ? b Krunic 0
J Parsons ct ? b Krunic 0
H Grant ct Kalidasan b Berry 111
G Gibson ct and b Ward 29
D Bell ct ? b Berry 19
J Black ct and b Berry 19
F Gibson b Hobbs 16
A Black not out 9
D Rowland not out 5

Extras 13
Total: 241 for 8 (40 overs)

Bowling

R Rydon 8-3-35-1
I Krunic 8-1-21-2
L Ward 6-1-41-1
A Berry 5-0-30-2
R Hobbs 6-0-44-2

Innings of Buccaneers

A Berry run out 116
E Kalidasan ct Samon b Grant 61
M Harms ct ? b Rowland 19
M Krunic run out 4
L Ward ct? B Bell 0
J Milne run out 0
R Rydon not out 13
W Metcalfe not out 6

Extras 13
Total: 232-6 (40 overs)

Bowling

D Rowland 8-1-26-1
A Travis 8-1-46-0
F Gibson 4-0-24-0
A Black 3-0-11-0
T Palmer 2-0-16-1
O Bell 7-0-51-1
H Grant 8-0-45-1

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A feisty finish to a game for the ages

About 10 minutes from the town of Farnham lies the quaint village of Tilford, and after last year’s debacle, the Buccaneers returned looking to even the score – and the game did not disappoint.

We won the toss and due to the sun shining, the tasty beverages, and his fixed position at 11, the Match Manager opted to bat first.

Marsh and Clark got things off, but alas there were a few cobwebs and the opening bowlers performed with discipline (unlike that of traditional curtain raising performances) and thus managed to remove Marsh, Milne and Kalidasan in quick succession. All of a sudden it was 9-3 off 3 overs.

Valentine confidently blocked out the hat-trick ball but was soon bounced out by the very smart T Windsor. It was looking slightly ominous at 25-4 off 8 overs and somewhat similar to last year’s performance.

Enter debutant Ben Hayes wearing much borrowed kit and a spotless MCC jumper. He took a Baz Ball approach reaching a quickfire 42 including seven well struck fours. He battled well with G. Clark to take the team to a much more respectable total of 89-4. Nevertheless, Hayes succumbed to a commentator’s curse (by someone who shall remain nameless) and Clark fell the very next ball for a toiling 19.

Pexton and A Marsh offered some encouraging shots, supporting L. Milne but were removed in quick fashion with O Robertson also following suit. The late order collapse brought Robertson Sr to join Milne Jr to the crease with the score at 141-9 off 27 overs (with the latter on 28 not out). Evidently concerned he may not hit the heights of his performance last season due to the ability of his partner, Ludo went on the offensive, hitting an array of boundaries including six 6s which prompted a rapid emptying of the nearby car park. Due to the slow over rate, the Match Manager had warned of his intention to declare on the bell of 15.45 and even the striking of three consecutive 6s as Ludo raced to his century couldn’t convince the man otherwise. Ludo ended on 93* with the Buccs on 226-9 off 33 overs.

A short tea followed with the highlight being O.Robertson depriving the umpire of the last sausage roll, a decision which he would end up regretting.

The familiar pairing of C. Pexton and H. Robertson took the new ball and some tidy cricket was played – both managing to remove the bails of an opener in quick succession. Enter Robertson Jr. He bowled some steady lines and lengths before an opposition batsman (turned on-field umpire) overturned an initial decision of LBW (appealled by the batsman due to his bat being involved). The umpire reminded Ollie that sausage roll theft, whilst on the face of it a harmless act, is one that is rarely without consequence. Decision overturned.

Nevertheless, he grabbed his deserved wicket a few overs later, again finding the middle stump and removing R. Seabrook for four. He was later replaced by Ludo who found a bit more zip off the pitch. Meanwhile, some ‘quiet’ conversations occurred with the non-striking batsman, prompting a minor delay and change of action for Ludo to some nice off spin, which took another wicket.

At the other end, Archie M toiled away and claimed two wickets on a spicy pitch – including a sharp catch from stand-in but impressive keeper Kalidasan. The young batsman graciously walked having been given not out onfield. A Valentine also grabbed his second ever Buccs wicket (we won’t mention the four previous balls).

All of a sudden the score was 208 for 7 needing 19 off three overs. Conscious of the earlier unprecedented ‘conversations’, H Robertson took up the role of off spinner and claimed two wickets thus prompting a nailbiting finish. A few tough chances in the field fell short and the game ended in an entertaining draw with Tilford finishing on 215 for 9, 12 runs short of their target.

Beers with the opposition followed and all left in good spirits

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2025 season fixtures published

Welcome to the 2025 season! It is the most exciting time in the cricketing year and so why not commit to playing some games for The Buccaneers this summer.

Details of fixtures and Match managers can be found via the link below.

Please find the list of 2025 fixtures and Match Managers HERE.

We wish you a successful season.

The Committee

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Buccaneers’ Golfing Society Summer meeting – sign up

We will be visiting Kent in May 2025: playing two courses on 21st and 22nd May 2025
We will be visiting UK Top 100 links course Littlestone GC and nearby parkland Sene Valley GC in Kent on Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd May 2025. If you would like to join us, please register your interest now.

More details of the courses can be found HERE for Littlestone and HERE for Sene Valley.

The total cost for both rounds is £157.50 with dinner locally in the evening of Wedneday 21st. Details of accommodation options will be sent to those interested in playing.

If you would like to play, please sign up via our Microsoft Teams form by 14 November.

The sign up form can either be accessed by clicking HERE, by copying the link below into your browser or using the QR code. If all else fails (I know how Buccaneers are with technology), please email James Stringer on stringer.redhill@gmail.com.


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The Golfing Society
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A big ton in the sun, but catches win matches.

Buccs 243-8 dec. OHJs 149 all out. Buccs win by 94 runs

The Buccaneers juggernaut moved on to Hurstpierpoint (and one of the few all day declaration games), with the Buccs being inserted on what is considered a good batting track. There was a bit of zip and swing for the bowlers and Rob and Jim took some of the shine off before making way for the Sutton brothers. A fraternal partnership was not to be, but Ludo joined Max to steady the ship at 29 for 3. And steady they did as both players found the gaps and took us to 117 before Max chipped it back to the bowler. Gus didn’t do much, except become the 250th wicket for Stuart Hall in cricket week. Will Rydon (who first played in this match in 1982) carefully steered the ship safely to lunch.

Ludo obviously lunched well and came out blazing. No chance of the captain declaring this time,  and he smashed his way to a consecutive century for the Buccaneers and then went on to dispatch the ball to all parts for an excellent 147. Will joined in the fun for a hundred run partnership. Both were eventually out and the tail nurdled a few more runs to enable Rob to declare at 243 for 8. Was this too generous? The Buccaneers would end up bowling 55 overs if it went to the wire.

The Mann brothers (Harry and Ollie) started with no little pace and troubled both the openers, with Harry castling No 2 in the first over and dispatching No 1 at fly slip (by none other than Ludo) a few overs later. An excellent tea was taken with not many on the board. Hamish and Tom took up the mantle and continued the pressure. There was an appeal from Tom against the run machine, Mark Semmence. Caught behind, but turned down. However, it had hit something woody and Tom had just clipped the leg stump, dislodged a bail and bowled him.  Gus started up a long spell from the bottom end and bowled with great control and no little turn. Ludo came steaming down the hill and Jim took a sharp catch at first slip, which was repeated a few overs later. Gus got two deserved wickets, including one at leg slip by Ludo (off the chest of Max). Finally, Harry came back for his second spell and cleaned up the tail , with the fitting final wicket being taken by proud dad, Jim, at first slip  for his third slip catch of the day. We took all seven catches that were offered and luckily cleaned up the OHJ’s with nine overs to spare.

Some celebratory beers were taken as we listened to the Last Post as the flag was lowered on another OHJ’s cricket week.

Innings of Buccaneers

R Rydon b Tunley-Low 12
J Mann lbw Klot 6
A Sutton b Tunley-Low 5
M Sutton ct & b Hall 31
L Milne ct Klot b Hall 147
A Berry ct Semmence b Hall 2
W Rydon b Tunley-Low 23
H Mann not out 2
O Mann b Hall 1
H Robertson not out 5
Extras 12
Total 243-8 dec

Bowling
Tunley-Low 11-0-59-3
O Klot 15-1-53-1
A Tunley-Low 8-0-54-0
S Hall 15-1-72-4

Innings of Old Hurstjohnians
J Pilgrim ct L Milne b H Mann 12
E Welch b H Mann 0
O Meredith ct J Mann b L Milne 30
M Semmence b T Rydon 9
W Wild ct J Mann b L Milne 27
B Moulton ct T Rydon b H Mann 34
S Warrender ct & b Berry 18
O Khot ct Milne b Berry 5
A Tunley-Low ct J Mann b H Mann 0
S Hall not out 0
W Tunley-Low absent
Extras 14
Total 149 all out

Bowling

H Mann 10.1-2-32-4
O Mann 6-2-10-0
H Robertson 7-2-20-0
T Rydon 8-2-21-1
A Berry 10-0-37-2
L Milne 5-1-18-2

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Buccaneers punish a lack of tea…

Buccaneers 276 for 2 (35 overs). Lindfield 129 all out. Buccaneers win by 147 runs

With splendid weather, the Buccaneers descended upon Lindfield for a tussle with a side normally packed with former pros and their friends. Typically, this game has been closely fought with great performances from both sides over the years.

This year – a mixed side was fielded by the opposition, without the premium names that we have come to expect. An honourably negotiated toss followed, in which the Buccs were inserted on a day that looked primed for run scoring. The skipper scouted the changing room for eager batsmen, only to be confronted with many looking for a more leisurely day down the order. Nevertheless, with strong batting all down the order the order, the mood was high.

Runs followed, with Berry and Milne putting on 100 for the opening stand against some gentle bowling, punishing anything loose. Lindfield changed strategy, bringing on wily spinners including the overseas pro. As ever at Lindfield, spin made life difficult, with the dry surface and favourable slope contributing to prodigious turn from both ends.

Berry was dismissed by one that gripped from a full length, taking the top of his off stump, but not before he had raised his bat for 50 to the onlooking supporters. Max Sutton followed in quick succession to the overseas pro to a rather unplayable ball from a length. Thanks for coming.

Rebuilding required, with our dominant start halted by some crafty turn. Moules arrived at the crease, and in typical fashion began to bludgeon the ball with ease. On came the elderly grenade throwers, a tricky proposition on a slow wicket. Flight, and an eternity to consider 15 different shots has dismissed many a set batsman, but they were played with care from the skipper (eying a big score), and aggression from Moulsey as the Buccs pressed on to a big total.

The skipper reached his ton at the back end of the innings – and retired, bringing the youngest Sutton to the crease in his first Buccs outing. He batted with poise and discipline punishing anything loose. A particular highlight was his flat six, smashed over long on with disdain. Red inkers for Moules and Sutton (L) as the Buccs finished on 276/2 from their 35 overs. Bravo.

No tea! No open bar! The Buccs were in uproar as the refreshments from Lindfield left a bit to be desired. No problem, Co-op sandwiches and crisps were the flavour of the day. Ben Stokes was rumoured to be fuelled by the same elite dietary programme during his Headingley heroics.

Georgie Leefe and Cosi Sutton opened the bowling with a large total to defend. Georgie bowled magnificently, swinging the new ball and taking three wickets in her spell. Cosi bowled with pace and aggression up the hill. Somewhat erratic to begin with, he found his line and length perfectly to challenge the outside edge of the bat. Catches were dropped (including by the skipper), and flew through an open cordon. Hard work paid off taking the wicket of Lindfield’s captain, caught in the covers.

The pace of the game slowed, with canny bowling from Okines and Simon Leefe restricting the overseas pro and his partners during the middle overs. The Leefe family bowled 14 uninterrupted overs from the top end, taking a combined 6-41 through 14 overs. Chapeau.

By this point, the game was done, with the run rate exceeding 20. A fiery spell from Steve Moules mopped up the tail to make it two wins in the last two years. Thanks to all who participated – a great win!

Scorecard:

Innings of Buccaneers

A.Berry Bowled Booth 51
L. Milne Retired 100
M. Sutton Bowled Imesh 0
S. Moules not out 87
L. Sutton not out 25

Extras 13

Total 276-2 (35 overs)

Bowling

Barnett 4-0-21-0
Yash 3-0-25-0
Booth 7-0-41-1
Redd 3-0-30-0
Imesh 5-0-26-1
Richardson 4-0-41-1
Morgan D 2-0-13-0
Morgan J 2-0-14-0

Innings of Lindfield
Colvin b G Leefe 8
Beattie ct [ ] b G Leefe 17
J Morgan ct [ ] Sutton 22
Imesh B Moules 63
J Morgan ct [ ] b G Leefe 4
Barnett b Leefe 5
Kabber b Leefe 1
Redd b Leefe 1
Booth b Moules 0
Richardson b Moules 0
Extras 10

Total 129 all out (30 overs)

Bowling

C Sutton 5-0-43-1
G Leefe 7-0-27-3
W. Okines 7-0-27-0
S Leefe 7-0-18-3
S Moules 4-0-13-2
L Milne 1-0-1-1

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Game of two halves as Buccs fall at Chilts

West Chiltington & Thakeham (232-8, 35 overs) beat Buccaneers (222-7, 35 overs) by ten runs

The Buccs enjoyed another fantastic day out at West Chiltington & Thakeham on Sunday 21 July, losing by 10 runs in a high-scoring 35-over match.

Fletcher won the toss and elected to field on a quick pitch with a good covering of grass. That decision appeared initially to have been a wise one, with club president Rob Rydon and Ludo Milne bowling with decent pace and craft. Rob bowled through and finished with figures of seven overs, three maidens, one wicket for 13 runs – “not bad for a 66-year-old” per the comment from a spectator (NB, our President is yet to turn 60).

Ludo took one wicket in his opening spell but should have had Reimoser who went on to make 40, Fletcher dropping an edge diving in front of first slip and Berry unable to hold onto the rebound. Spinners Archie Marsh and Simon Leefe were accurate and economical, and the Buccs found themselves in a decent position at drinks with WC&T on 69-3 after 17 overs.

The second half of the first innings could not have been more different and could not have gone much worse for the Buccs (see Fig 1, Worm), with Gillespie (83 from 78 balls) and Tatchell (64 from 29 balls) smashing boundaries seemingly at will. Multiple cricket balls were lost into the houses and gardens at the windmill end of the ground, Hobbs and Okines the recipients of some particularly harsh treatment. Berry was brought into the attack and did manage to claim the scalps of both set batsmen, but the damage had largely been done. Buccs required 233 to win at a shade quicker than 6.5 runs per over after a wonderful tea of sandwiches, honey sausages, cake and beer.

The Buccs innings stuttered at the outset despite a healthy smattering of extras, and we rather quickly found ourselves at 41-4. Enter Jeremy Milne, armed with a nearly-new bat and a willing accomplice in the form of Simon Leefe. Jez rolled back the years with some clean striking, including one particularly handsome straight six into the sightscreen at the longer end of the ground. Simon, as ever, found a way to make a score and encouraged Jeremy into some surprisingly quick running between the wickets.

Unfortunately, the Chilts ground fielding was some of the best we can expect to see this season and the required rate began to climb as Buccs were squeezed in the middle overs. Jeremy and Simon fell in quick succession after their partnership of 101, but the rate was getting away from us as the youthful Chilts outfit continued to cut off boundaries. Marsh (20 from 13 balls) and Rydon (39* from 23) gave us hope with some enterprising hitting, but tight death bowling saw us fall just short.

Further beers were taken as the players enjoyed some rare evening sunshine on the pavilion decking.

The full scorecard is available here: https://wct.play-cricket.com/website/results/6552492

Figure 1:

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Buccs bandwagon rolls on at Oxford Downs

On what was a stunning day in the rural Oxfordshire countryside, the Buccaneers fielded a strong side for the rejuventated fixture versus Oxford Downs. The toss was quickly won and the opposition put in. For the third or fourth time this season, C. Pexton and H. Robertson toiled hard for the opening spell without prevail. Wicketless but incredibly tidy, they kept the run rate to below two an over for the first twelve sets. Lo and behold, the younger brother (O. Robertson) took a wicket with this first ball, nicking off an edge to Fletcher behind the stumps. Archie Marsh took the other end and bowled fantastically well for his four wickets, by varying his pace and flight.

The Buccaneers fielding was crucial to maintainaing pressure, with a sturdy performance from Neil Robertson at mid-off as well as fine catches from Clark and Marsh J. Ollie Robertson took an absolute blinder at short cover – somehow managing to sneak his hand under the ball to send a bewildered batsman packing. With the score on 160-5 at the second drinks break, the opening bowlers returned for some death bowling with cutters and slower balls a plenty to quench Oxford Downs of their aggression and finished 200-6 after 44 overs.

A nice spread preceded a fine opening stand by Marsh J and Clark, who exhibited some lovely timed shots and hard running to put together an opening stand of 78 before drinks. Jeremy Milne (keen to explore the middle of his new bat) came into the fray and supported the extravagant Marsh with countless hard run threes, to much applause from the rest of the batting order. Milne chipped a ball in the air and Marsh fell just shy of his third Buccs ton, to leave us at 169-3 with a nice 42 runs to chase. A workmanlike partnership ensued by Valentine and Berry to bring the spoils for the visiting side.

With both James (95) and Archie (4 wickets) providing some adequate jug avoidance, quick getaways were a plenty, with the hope to get home before the Euro’s final that evening.

Football might not be coming “home” but one thing is for certain, the buccaneers form has delivered three wins from three. Roll on West Chilts.

Innings of Oxford Downs

1 S. Hunt Ct Fletcher O. Robertson 12 
2 M. Hunt St Fletcher Marsh 27 
3 D. Edwards Ct Clark Marsh 17
4 J. Botha LBW H. Robertson 56
5 W. Owens Ct O. Robertson Marsh 3
6 N. Corbin Ct J. Marsh Marsh 10
7 Ling Not Out 53
8 N. Kumar Not Out  11
Byes(5); Leg Byes(4); Wides(1); No Balls(1); Extras: 11        
Total: 200         Wickets: 6         Overs: 44      
Fall Of Wickets
31-1 ; 51-2 ; 62-3 ; 72-4 ;107-5 ; 162-6 
Bowling
Name Overs Maidens Runs Wickets
1 H. Robertson 9 3 31 1
2 C. Pexton 8 2 34 0
3 O. Robertson 7 0 34 1
4 A Marsh 11 1 28 4
5 A Berry 7 0 43 0
6 J Marsh 2 0 21 0                                                      

Innings of Buccaneers

1 J. Marsh Bowled B Ling 95
2 G. Clark Caught W Owens 22
3 J Milne Caught J Botha 23
4 A Valentine Not Out 17
5 A Berry Not Out 11
Byes(8); Leg Byes(2); Wides(13);NB (10) Extras: 33        
Total: 201         Wickets: 3         Overs: 34      
Fall Of Wickets
78-1 ; 151-2 ; 169-3   
Bowling
Name Overs Maidens Runs Wickets
1 N. Kumar 6 0 25 0
2 J. Brister 4 1 21 0
3 W. Owens 8 1 39 1
4 H. Thompson 5 1 44 0
5 B Ling 6 0 30 0
6 J Botha 5 0 30 0
7 D Hawes 0.1   2            
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Buccaneers romp to victory – with one hospitalised

Buccaneers v Brook – 30 June 2024

Having won the toss and elected to bat, Marsh and Fletcher were tasked with getting the Buccaneers off to a good start. It soon became clear that the wicket had the potential to be a “leveller”, but both openers batted with determination. After Fletcher fell, Sutton battled it out admirably but one brought three for Brook, as Marsh, Sutton and Gresswell fell in quick succession leaving the Buccaneers at 66 for 4 – and the captain wondering whether chasing might not have been better. Thankfully, such fears were misplaced: enter Y Bahemou (debutant) who, with Kalidasan, mounted a successful counter-attack as much against the wicket as Brook’s bowling. It was one shot too many for Bahemou who missed a straight one, and Kalidasan fell to an lbw decision that left everyone scratching their heads. But the tone had been set: Moules continued the offensive with his trademark brutality, striking a quickfire 54, with Rydon finishing the innings off in style with a flurry of boundaries. The Buccaneers finished 207 from their allocated 33 overs.

A very light and quick tea followed, as general consensus (with the exception of the President) was that we should attempt to have play finished in time to watch England play mediocre football.

Fortunately, the Brook batsmen also got the message. Brook’s innings never really got going, with wickets falling at regular intervals thanks to the merciless Buccaneers’ bowling attack. Papasavvas and Rydon proved deadly with the new ball, seeing off the Brook top three in just a few overs. Marsh and Okines bowled with grace and guile, rattling through the middle order – one Brook batsman looking particularly bemused by what should have been a safe leave costing him his wicket, as Okines turned a ball two feet to hit the top of off. Disaster struck, however, when just a few balls into his Buccaneers bowling career, Sutton – in a valiant attempt at a caught and bowled – fractured his little finger at the ring joint. We are informed both finger and ring are recovering well. Moules – particularly keen to get to the football – took the ball to finish Sutton’s over, taking one wicket then and the final Brook wicket in his following over, leaving Brook 101 all out and everyone ample time to amble to the adjacent public house.

Result: Buccaneers win by 106 runs

Innings of the Buccaneers:

J Marsh                            c&b Mosely                   35
T Fletcher                       c&b Soar                        12
M Sutton                         b King                               6
W Gresswell                  b Shaw                            2
Y Bahemou                    b Shaw                            17
E Kalidasan                   lbw b. Thompkins       20
S Moules                        c&b Johnson                 54
A Marsh                          b Longmore                   15
R Rydon                          Not Out                           25
P. Papasavvas              c. Both b Johnson       0
W. Okines                      did not bat

Extras: 21

Buccaneers: 207-9 (33 overs)

Innings of Brook CC:

L Soar                              b. Rydon                         0
L Botha                            c&b Papsavvas            4
J Cooper                         c&b Rydon                     7
C Longmore                  b Okines                         3
A Shaw                            c&b Okines                   11
S Johnson                       c&b A Marsh                 21
J King                                c&b A Marsh                 24
J Moseley                       Run Out                          8
L Mosely                         b Moules                        1
N Reily                             Not Out                           3
N Thompkins                b Moules                        4

Extras: 15

Brook: 101 all out (25.4 overs)

Buccaneers bowling (O-M-R-W):

R Rydon                          5 – 2 – 10 – 2
P Papasavvas               4 – 0 – 16 – 1
A Marsh                          7 – 1 – 23 – 2
W Okines                       7 – 1 – 38 – 2
M Sutton                         0.3 – 0 – 3 – 0
S Moules                        1.1 – 0 – 1 – 2
Y Bahemou                    1 – 0 – 7 – 0

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Buccs barrage results in win at Frensham

On Sunday, the Buccs returned to Frensham, with their youthful side eager to bounce back and regain some winning momentum for the rest of the season.

A 35-over game had been agreed, and the toss was won by the 10-man Buccs, with A. Marsh choosing to bat first on what looked like a good deck.

J. Marsh and E. Kalidasan took the reins of opening and batted sensibly, but aggressively from the off, capitalising on any loose Frensham bowling they were presented with and utilising the short boundaries on offer. J. Marsh fell for a well put together 35 and was replaced at the crease by M. Sutton. More sensible batting from both followed, with M. Sutton eager to knock-in his brand new MRF willow. When Sutton fell just after drinks for 33, the platform had been set for the Buccs lads to up the tempo at the crease. Some mighty blows were shared by Kalidasan and ringer X. Barette, including what can only be described as a Djokovic-esque forehand slap over mid-on by Barette. After Barette’s departure for 24 and as Kalidasan passed 50, the Buccs middle order carried on the tempo demanded by the skipper, with both W. Gresswell, H. Machin and L. Milne ticking the scoreboard over with some mighty blows (including four consecutive Gresswell maximums), all the while supporting Kalidasan who was still at the crease and edging towards a potential major milestone…Alas, it proved to be one mighty hit too many for Kalidasan, top-edging one straight to the Frensham keeper, four short of what would have been a well-deserved first Buccs century. A thunderous Milne six off the last ball of the innings perfectly capsulated what had been a middle order Buccs barrage, and with that the Buccs finished 253-6 off their 35 overs, with a star-studded bowling lineup ready to defend the fabulous total our batsman had set.

A quicker than usual Buccs tea was taken and enjoyed, and after a short turn around, the Buccs were limbered up and had taken the field, with Milne and Rydon given new ball duties. Some beautiful bowling from both followed, mixed in with some sharp Buccs fielding, with both bowlers picking up wickets in their very first overs. This would set the precedent of what was to come and after Rydon claimed his second and third, the Buccs were into the middle order with Frensham at 50-4. Skipper A. Marsh decided it was his turn to get into the action and not satisfied with only one-leg spinner on, H. Machin took the reins at the other end. Both bowled tidily and with guile, with A. Marsh taking a couple of Frensham middle order wickets, and Machin unfortunate to go wicketless from his seven overs. After a spectacular Rydon run out at backwards square leg, A. Marsh and Machin were replaced by Barette and J. Marsh to attack the Frensham lower order. Barette claimed his first Buccs wicket thanks to the safe hands of Sutton and it was left to J. Marsh to mop up the Frensham tail, picking up two wickets including a fabulous Gresswell grab at mid-on, who fielded like a man possessed all day,  to leave Frensham 153 all out.

It was a well-executed Buccs performance and a richly deserved victory, which was timed to perfection allowing ample time for the lads to get home in ample time to watch England defeat Serbia (in what was the second biggest sporting event on show that Sunday). The lads will be keen to keep this winning momentum going. On to Brook on Sunday 30th

Scorecard

Buccaneers Innings

J. Marsh c&b L. Rhoades 35
E. Kalidasan c L. Milne b M. Findlay 96
M. Sutton st L. Milne b A. Warren 33
X. Barette st. L. Milne b S. Platt 24
W. Gresswell b M. Findlay 32
L. Milne not out 9*
H. Machin c L. Milne b M. Findlay 21
A. Marsh not out 1*
R. Rydon
T. Fletcher

253-6 (35 overs)

Frensham Innings

C. Ward c W. Gresswell b L. Milne 0
S. Platt b R. Rydon 0
M. Taylor c X.Barette b R. Rydon 14
R. Doran c T. Fletcher b A. Marsh 31
A. Warren c J. Marsh b R. Rydon 7
R. Doran run out R. Rydon 16
AL. Warren c W. Gresswell b J.Marsh 45
L. Rhoades b A.Marsh 6
L. Milne c M. Sutton b X. Barette 10
C. Doran c H. Machin b J. Marsh 10
M. Findlay not out 0*

153 all out (29.5 overs)

Buccaneers Bowling Figures

L. Milne 5-0-33-1
R. Rydon 6-0-15-3
A. Marsh 7-1-22-2
H. Machin 7-0-43-0
X. Barette 3-0-21-1
J. Marsh 1.5-1-10-2

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