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A day for the openers as the Gents triumph
Despite the grave warnings issued by BBC Weather the day before, all parties were pleased that this year’s House Match could be played without a drop of precipitation interrupting proceedings, albeit with just as much time spent in The Red … Continue reading
Buccaneers’ 2022 Annual Dinner and AGM: Thursday 27th October at East India Club Pall Mall
Why not join us for the Annual Dinner, held at the East India Club, Pall Mall on Thursday 27th October 2022 at 18.45. Dr Sarah Fane OBE has been asked to propose the toast to the Club. Sarah is currently Director of … Continue reading
A tale of 10 losing by nine
The plan had been simple. Turn up with 11 players and chase. But the game didn’t go to plan. The Buccs turned up with nine and were inserted, ironically by Mark Searle of Warborough, who then generously offered himself to … Continue reading
Follies Farm triumph despite Moules masterclass
Follies Farm vs Buccaneers CC – Sunday 4 th September 2022 Buccs 184-8 (40 overs). Follies Farm 186-6. Follies Farm win by 4 wickets A warm welcome was received once again a the picturesque Follies Farm. The Buccs were put … Continue reading
Battle of Betchworth ends in stalemate
An uncharacteristically hot and dry Betchworth CC played host to the Buccaneers’ fixture against Reigate Pilgrims as the June/July/August heatwave showed little sign of abating. As the mercury reached 32 degrees skipper Berry sought to arrange a 30 over thrash. … Continue reading
Thank goodness the Manns turned up
Scorchio. Nanny state warnings about being too hot to do anything were ignored. A run fest was expected as was a winning toss from the Buccs captain. Oh dear. With a brown outfield, a lot of chasing leather was expected. … Continue reading
Buccs put West Chilts to the sword
The subcontinental conditions continued, as we returned to West Chiltington for what is often a competitive fixture – although this year would prove an exception. Falling at the first hurdle, Skipper Eswar lost the toss and West Chiltington, unsurprisingly, elected … Continue reading
Marsh brothers make hay while sun shines
Another visit to the pretty postage stamp of Frensham. Unlike last year when the match was played in pouring rain, the weather was fair. Frensham seem to prefer limited overs cricket but we agreed to play a declaration game. In … Continue reading
Super Harms beats Hurls
As so often in recent years, the warming London sun welcomed us to the historic Hurlingham Club. This year battle was to be played over a 40 over format due to some fuzzy Hurlingham heads from the party the night … Continue reading