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The Committee is delighted to announce that Thursday 28th October will be the date of the Annual Dinner. We have reserved the East India Club and look foward to seeing as many Buccaneers there as possible. We will release more … Continue reading →

Although the club only played four games in 2020, the Committee has published averages for the year including leading batsman and bowler. These can be found here.

It feels strange writing a match report for the Buccs’ final game of the season having played just three matches prior to this – but this really has been the strangest of summers. Following two victories and a winning draw … Continue reading →

Remote match manager Richard Hobbs was pleased to receive the news* that Buccaneers made it two-from-two for the 2020 season with a 67 run win in a low-scoring game at Follies Farm on 6 September.  Eswar Kalidasan (52) was the … Continue reading →

BUCCANEERS v WARBOROUGH & SHILLINGFORD An Indian Summer it was, a raging bunsen it was not. With perfect blue skies above, a slow-and-low wicket below, and plenty of spin options within, the Buccaneers won the toss and opted to bat. … Continue reading →

WC & T CC 234 – 8 (40 overs), Buccs 235 – 4 (35.1 overs). Buccaneers won by six wickets Buccaneers cricket made a very welcome return at West Chiltington & Thakeham on Sunday 26 July. This was our second … Continue reading →

Buccaneers will soon be receiving the Club’s fixture card for the coming season. Although we know that no cricket will be played during the first part of the season at least, your committee felt that you would still like to … Continue reading →

Buccaneers won by 17 runs Innings of Buccaneers O Metcalfe lbw Kirkham 8L Milne ct Jake b Kirkham 12E Kalidasan b Black 35J Milne lbw Meadows 6C Leefe b Meadows 14W Metcalfe ct H Bryant b Black 9S Leefe ct … Continue reading →

James Stringer writes: Tuesday 12th November witnessed the poignant and sad celebration of the life of Richard Gwynn. Known to gathered Buccaneers almost universally as ‘The Hack’, his friends from all parts of his life were there. Well represented were … Continue reading →

The Committee has learned of the very sad news that Richard Gwynn died yesterday morning. Having been in intensive care for the last week, he passed away peacefully with his family present. There was no more loyal Buccaneer than ‘The … Continue reading →