Bucks Cricket Board

Draft Junior Fixtures

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:22:08 GMT

Draft junior fixtures -

http://buckscb.org/page.aspx?id=46&pid=384

National Club Kockout Dates

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:07:49 GMT

The ECB has set the dates for the Club U15 and U13 Championships for 2012

At Under 13, the 1st National stage of the competition will be on the 15th July when the winning Bucks Club will host the winner from Hertfordshire. The next round will be at Bishops Stortford on the 25th July and the Finals at Oakham School between 8th -10th August.

At U15, the Winner of the Bucks competition will be at home to the winner from Bedfordshire. The winner of that match will host the winner between the winning clubs from Warwickshire and Northants. The next round will be on the 1st August at Uppingham Town CC and the Finals will be on the 22nd August at Knibworth CC.

Fixtures meeting 23rd Feb

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:24:08 GMT

The junior fixtures meeting will take place at Aylesbury Rugby Club on 23rd February 7:30pm

History of local cricket talk

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:30:19 GMT

Former Chesham player Roger Cook is giving a talk on the history of local cricket. It will be held at Chesham Library on Monday 20th February at 2:30 with tickets available from Chesham Museum priced at £2.50.

Bucks CDM to leave Post

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:55:49 GMT

Bucks Cricket Board Ltd regrets to announce that its Cricket Development Manager, Damien Dunlop, has decided to leave his post in the New Year and move on to pastures new. Damien has issued the following statement:

“After nearly six years working for the ECB it is time to move on. I have been offered a job in Australia working for Cricket Victoria, a fantastic career opportunity and a wonderful opportunity for my family to experience living in Oz.

As the CDM for Buckinghamshire it has been a wonderful experience, an experience I will treasure and never forget. I would really like to say a big 'thank you' to all those people who I've had the pleasure of working with throughout my time as CDM and to all the great friends I've made, who have supported me in all areas of my work.

All good things must come to an end and nothing last s forever they say but I will keep a close eye on activity and the future of cricket in the county.

I look forward to seeing some of you over the next month before my final working day the 27^th January 2012.

Thank you and good luck to all. ”

The Board would like to thank Damien for his six years service. Under his leadership, the Board has made great strides; not least the development of a high quality performance pathway for our County age-group players and the transformation of our Board into a limited company. He now has a wonderful career opportunity and the Board wishes him and his family all the very best in their new venture.

The Board will now take some time to consult its stakeholders and external partners whilst ensuring that it continues to deliver its 2012 programme .

Cliff Pocock

Chairman

Bucks CB Ltd

Fundraisers required for Bucks Youth Cricket Trust

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 09:58:12 GMT

If you are planning to run, walk, cycle, swim, climb, jump, bowl, bat, lose weight, give up smoking, or set any other personal goal, please use your event to raise funds for Bucks Youth Cricket Trust via Virgin Money Giving. You can use our VMG site to build your fund raising page and promote your event.

You can also create a fund raising page to commemorate a special occasion such as a birthday, christening, wedding, anniversary or Christmas and ask your friends and family to make a donation.

To get started, go to: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/charity-web/charity/finalCharityHomepage.action?charityId=1004779

Support Bucks Youth Cricket Trust via Virgin Money Giving

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:04:24 GMT

Bucks Youth Cricket Trust can now accept donations via Virgin Money Giving at http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/charity-web/charity/finalCharityHomepage.action?charityId=1004779. Why not add a charitable donation to your Xmas wish list.

CHANCE TO SHINE FOR YOU?

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:42:38 GMT

Chance to Shine-Creating the Future

BCB Seeks Expression of Interest from Clubs.

Following a review carried out by Chance to Shine and key partners nationally, I am pleased to be able to provide you details of how we in Buckinghamshire wish to take advantage of the new opportunities.

The purpose of Chance to Shine remains the same, namely as a “national campaign to regenerate state school cricket”. However the onus is now on projects being outcome focussed - the key being achievements not just activity. To facilitate this approach CCBs have been given greater ownership and flexibility to deliver their C2S programmes.

The BCB has identified four key outcomes:

1. To increase the number of Clubs with Junior Girls Sections.

2. To establish an Under 11Girls Club competition.

3. To increase the number of Junior Sections in small village clubs.

4. To continue and increase our disability program.

How can Bucks Clubs Benefit?

The BCB is calling for expression of interest from clubs to be part of Chance to Shine in 2012.

We need you to answer the following?

What is your Clubs aspired outcome?
How would the outcome achieve the following?

School Participation
Competition
Transfer from school to club
School Engagement /Sustainability

What support/resources does your club offer the project to achieve the desired outcome? (have you coaches, Coach minimum qualification ECB level 2 (CRB etc) funding, admin support, a project manager)

Supply a detailed plan on how with our support you will achieve the desired outcome? Detail what support you require from us to compliment your resources.

The benefit of the desired outcome to the club and the thought process on why the outcome is important to the club?

The process the club will put in place to make sure the outcome remains sustainable in the future?

All expressions of interest are to answer all of the above and emailed to Damien Dunlop, Cricket Development Manager by 5pm Friday the 18^th November 2011 .

Damien Dunlop

Damien.dunlop@ecb.co.uk

07920581409

ECB Level 1 Umpires Courses

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:42:22 GMT

ECB LEVEL 1 UMPIRE TRAINING COURSES

The Buckinghamshire Association of Cricket Officials (BACO) will be running ECB Level 1 umpires' courses, commencing in January 2012. The courses will be held at:

Great Brickhill CC on Tuesday evenings, commencing 24th January

Penn & Tylers CC on Thursday evenings, commencing 26th January

Anyone interested in obtaining this nationally recognised qualification should contact the BACO Education Officer,Alan English, on 01494-443464.

For more information on current courses please click here.

Bucks Awards 2011

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:49:28 GMT

Bucks Junior Player of the Year: Anna Nicholls (Chesham CC)

Under 10

Batsman: Ross Hanekom (The Lee CC)
Bowler: Dominic Goodman (Chesham CC)
Coach's Award: Marcus Critchley (Cublington CC)

Under 11

Batsman: Tom Petrie (Chesham CC)
Bowler: Hamish Smart (Gerrards Cross CC)
Coach's Award: Freddie Thompson (Ballinger Waggoners CC)

Under 12

Batsman: Brandon Lee (Buckingham Town CC)
Bowler: Will Fisher (Dinton CC)
Coach's Award: Ed Robinson (Long Marston CC)

Under 13
Batsman: Brennan Gough
Bowler: Hamish Sim (Ballinger Waggoners CC)
Coach's Award: Daniel Ogden (Harefield CC)

Under 14

Batsman: Mark Eteen (Chesham CC)
Bowler: Felix Dibsdall (Gerrards Cross CC)
Coach's Award: Felix Dibsdall (Gerrards Cross CC)v

Under 15

Batsman: Saif Zaib (High Wycombe CC)
Bowler: Jonathan Burden (Chesham CC)
Coach's Award: Matt Shepherd (Bletchley Town CC)

Under 16

Batsman: Liam Gough (Dinton CC)
Coach's Award: Jonathan Burden (Chesham CC)

Under 17

Batsman: Alex Morgan (Chesham CC)
Coach's Award: Alex Morgan (Chesham CC)

County Girls Under 13

Batsman: Anna Nicholls (Chesham CC)
Bowler: Emma Measey (Buckingham Town CC)
Coach's Award: Caitlin Free (Great Kingshill CC)

County Girls Under 15

Batsman: Anna Nichols (Chesham CC)
Bowler: Chloe Hill (Buckingham Town CC)
Coach's Award: Anna Nichols (Chesham CC)

County Girls Under 17

Batsman: Cesca Dagostino
Bowler: Charlotte Villerssmith
Coach's Award: Chloe Hill (Buckingham Town CC)

Boys District Cricket

MK U12 - Sam Sibley (Stony Stratford CC)
MK U14 – George Collins (Stony Stratford CC)

CSB U12 - Isaac Dibsdall (Farnham Common CC)
CSB U14 - Joe Batt (Ley Hill CC)

Wycombe U12 - Alfie King (High Wycombe CC)
Wycombe U14 - Sam Buckfield (High Wycombe CC)

AV U12 - Daniel Chittenden (Winslow Town CC)
AV U14 - Will Bonthrone (Buckingham Town CC)

High Wycombe CC win National U13 Club Championship

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:10:45 GMT

Congratulations to High Wycombe CC who have just won the U13 National Club Championship at Oakham School.

To see a short ECB video clip of High Wycombe's exploits in winning the Cup - click here and follow the link. http://www.ecbtv.co.uk/video/20110812/u13-club-championship-finals_2276250_2418671

Having won the Regional's finals day against a very strong Knebworth CC team on 26th July HWCC U13 were representing the Buckinghamshire Board at the ECB National Finals at Oakham School, Leicestershire on August 10-12th August.
The format was a league table basis and batsmen having to retire out at 30. Six regional champions after 1800 teams entered at the start of the year.

Wednesday 10th August

HWCC vs. Radcliffe

The HWCC teams first game was against a very strong Radcliffe side from Notts. On a slow low wicket, the openers, Duncan Scott and Jack Whelan struggled against tight disciplined bowling and were out cheaply as was the captain Saif Zaib and Kunaal Kankate. Usman Lalustani(24) and Aashir Zaib (15) then proceeded to put the pressure on Radcliffe and started to build a reasonable score. When both were out the lower order of Hassan Arif/ Khalil Shamar/Uzair Amjaid and Yash Rastogi only mustered a few runs between them and the team only posted a disappointing 87 all out in 18 overs.
Radcliffe started very brightly with the Captain Saad Ashraf and a quality left handed opener C. Marshall starting brightly. Their Captain went for a risky second run and the bullet arm of Usman Lalustani came in was caught inches short of the crease. Kunaal Kankate then got the other opening bat caught behind with an inswinger. Excellent overs from Duncan Scott and Khalil Shamar in the middle stemmed some of the runs but the occasional boundary on a small pitch was difficult to defend and kept Radcliffe ahead of the run rate required for a small total. HWCC still plugged away and with excellent fielding effected 3 more run outs leaving the opposition needing 13 runs with 3 overs and only 3 wickets left. A pivotal moment came in the next over when excellent fielding off his own bowling from Saif Zaib caught the batsmen 3 yards short of the crease backing up- but the umpire, surprisingly even to the opposition, ruled this not out and ironically even with spirited bowling, the reprieved batsman in the final over edged the winning runs to fine leg for a narrow victory for Radcliffe. A close fought game with HWCC failing to post an adequate total to defend and Radcliffe closing the game out.

HWCC vs. Cardiff

HWCC U13 then faced, HWCC director of cricket, Keith Newell's former side, Cardiff. After losing Duncan Scott early, Jack Whelan and Saif Zaib then dismantled the attack with powerful elegant shots and then Usman Lalustani then powered the innings forward with some lusty hitting to take the total to 100 off 12 overs. A mini collapse then ensued started by Kunaal Kankate being run out again, left Jimmy West to lead a rearguard action with some powerful blows to reach 142 off 20 overs. The opening bowlers pace, seam and swing was too much for the Cardiff batsmen and followed up with the pace and hostility of Usman Lalustani, guile of Uzair Amjaid's 'Afridi-type' leg spin and finished with Yash Rastogi ensured Cardiff didn't get out of the starting blocks and finished at 87 off 20 overs. A convincing win after an indifferent sluggish opening game.

Thursday 11th August

HWCC vs. St Cross Symondians

Facing an undefeated St Cross side the boys were determined not to start sluggishly in the morning. Duncan Scott and Jack Whelan started solidly to allow the power hitters of Saif Zaib, Usman Lalustani and Kunaal Kankate to power the innings forward. It was then left to Aashir Zaib to seal an emphatic batting performance with the biggest six seen on the ground and finish at 162 off the 20 overs.

St Cross then started slowly but after 4 low scoring overs unleashed a blistering counter attack with boundaries and maximums a plenty against the spin and seam attack. With the run rate required coming down all the time another controversial moment occured when the ball was hit high towards the leg side boundary Uzair Amjaid took an excellent catch close to the line. The umpire after consulting the St Cross supporters at the boundary ruled the foot did not touch the line and was out! After more supporters, including coaching staff became involved the umpire ruled the foot had probably touched the line and was a maximum six runs! The HWCC team accepted the umpires decision graciously and carried on with steely determination and renewed vigour in the face of the onslaught. Usman and Saif Zaib bowled disciplined lines in the block hole and in the last 4 overs didn't concede a boundary and bowled the side out for 133. A comfortable margin in the end but HWCC were given a major scare by the spirited and counter attacking St Cross team.

HWCC vs. Stockton

Due to frequent weather interruptions the match was reduced to 15 overs per side. This prompted a change in order with Saif Zaib and Jack Whelan opening the order and they launched a blistering attack, on a team that boasted 11 county players, with 21 taken off the first over. The ECB were impressed that for the first time ever in the tournaments that a player in Saif Zaib refusing a single in order to try hit a maximum before retiring over 30 runs. His retirement of over 30 runs only came in 10 faced balls. Jack Whelans classy 30 also came in an excellent strike rate. When Stockton thought they had got rid of dangerous players in strolled Usman Lalustani and Kunaal Kankate to further blast the Stockton bowlers to all parts of the ground. This was followed by the Duncan Scott elegantly finishing the innings with a stylish 30 runs and another massive six from Aashir Zaib to set the opposition an imposing 168 total in 15 overs to win.

The bowling from Khalil Shamar, Kunaal Kankate and speedstar Usman Lalustani was lethal knocking out several batsman with unplayable deliveries and when Uzair Amjaid cleaned up the tail with his Afridi-type celebrations it was left to Qasim Mohammed to bowl the final over to seal an emphatic win with only 59 runs scored by Stockton.

The coaching staff had more than an eye on the other game as a major drama was unfolding in the opposite pitch, with Keith Newell's allies in Cardiff playing against a rampant Radcliffe side. Cardiff after a very slow start teed off with a blistering attack with 40 being scored off their last 2 overs! They posted a very good 131 in 15 overs. Radcliffe opened with their star player Marshall and produced one of the best innings seen and retired in the first 2 overs and Radcliffe had 45 off 2 overs! The Radcliffe team carried on playing in a cavalier fashion and then the Cardiff spinners with virtually all the fielders on short boundaries started to spin a web with the batsmen either heaving across the line to get bowled or straight into the the outfielders hands! Incredibly the spirited Cardiff didnt give up the fight and got the strong Radcliffe team to panic and ran out winners by 8 runs!

This meant that at the end of day 2 with HWCC and Radcliffe both losing one game each they were joint top and with HWCC's superior run rate were in pole position.

Friday 12th August

HWCC vs Wolverhampton

HWCC were on the back foot straight away having lost their major reliable all-rounder Kunaal Kankate to holiday whilst Wolverhampton made everybody aware that they recalled 2 county players from their holidays. HWCC knew, with destiny in their own hands, that they had to win to take the tournament with an under strength side.

HWCC were obviously daunted by the occasion and started very nervously and lost Jack Whelan in the second over and Duncan Scott soon after. The pressure did not subside as the normally reliable and powerful Usman Lalustani and Jimmy West both succumbed to disciplined straight bowling. It was left to captain Saif Zaib to glue the top order with a typically stylish and powerful retired innings of 31. The team was highly subdued at 50 for 5 off 11 overs. In came Uzair 'Afridi' Amjaid who kerbed his natural aggression for some careful singles and well places fine sweeps for boundaries. He was then bowled and Aashir Zaib and Hassan Arif then nudged the singles around and a powerful boundary each started to ease the pressure when they were both out. Khalil Shamar then when a total of 80-90 was on the cards counterattacked in the last 2 overs with a boundary and a huge six over midwicket to finish the innings at 105 off 20 overs, which was a below par total but more than expected at the halfway stage.

Duncan Scott and Khalil Shamar then opened the bowling with a tight first 2 overs only conceding 3 runs. Wolverhampton's recalled county opener unleashed a six over long on and 4 over midwicket. The next ball outside off stump was slashed hard for a certain boundary but Khalil Shamar threw himself diving to his right to effect the most stunning catch of the tournament, with the opener standing in mid pitch in disbelief. Wolverhampton continued unabated and played steadily to reach 48 off 10 overs. Whilst the bowling was mainly tight occasional laspes from Hasan Arif and Uzair Amjaid of no-balls caused boundaries from overthrows and loose last deliveries having bowled 5 dot balls.

HWCC believed in themselves and started the comeback with captain Saif handing the wicket keeping gear to Duncan Scott and then proceeded to have their opening batsman caught and bowled in his first over. Hassan Arif then bowled a discplined over giving only 4 runs in his second over. Saif then bowled his next 2 overs without giving away a single run and picking up a wicket maiden and double wicket maiden all clean bowled to dessimate the Wolverhampton middle order. The rapid Usman Lalustani backed up by fantastic fielding at third man by Qasim Mohammed and fine leg Yash Rastogi stopped crucial boundaries. Saif Zaib completed his last over for only 2 runs and finished with amazing figures of 4 overs 2 maidens 4 wickets for 4 runs to seal the win by 14 runs, as the Wolverhampton 'bouncers' retreated sheepishly.

Radcliffe overpowered St Cross on the other pitch but due to HWCC emphatic wins over Stockton, Cardiff and St Cross the HWCC team were declared ECB U13 National Champions 2011.

Geoff Barrow the team manager and Keith Newell, Director of HWCC cicket, were ecstatic at the achievement of HWCC in the tournament. Dr Sajid Zaib and deputy chairman of the Wycombe district council, Councillor Arif Hussain, the main coaches of the side, praised the fighting 'never say die' spirit of the team especially in the defining moments of the crucial game.

Geoff Morgan, chairman of HWCC,was proud and elated at the U13 boys efforts in the face of intimidatory tactics of others and praised the mature and sportsmanship manner of the team and coaching staff.

Bucks U13 Girls Lose Quarterfinals to Sussex on the last ball!

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 18:56:52 GMT

Having won their South league, Bucks travelled to Ferring Cricket Club to play Sussex, winners of the London league, in the quarter finals.

Having lost the toss, Bucks were put in to bat. Good innings from Anna Nicholls, Chesham, 23, Emma Measey, Buckingham, 23, Felicity Gates, Gerrards Cross, 20 and Caitlin Free, Great Kingshill, 20 set Bucks up with a good start. However, 3 wickets were lost in one over and the match started to swing towards Sussex. A fine last-wicket stand of 32 by Erin Pickard, Chenies and Latimer, 14 not out, and Steph Weston, Amersham, 11 not out, frustrated a buoyant Sussex squad and completed the Bucks innings on 147-9 off their 30 overs.

Bucks went in to field knowing that they could win the match with sharp fielding and bowling. However the first wicket partnership put on 66 runs before Gates bowled one opener in the 12th over and caught the other off her own bowling in the 14th over. Bucks bowlers let themselves down, with too many short balls, and Sussex were 86-2 at the halfway stage and looked to be in charge. Emily Baker, Buckingham, broke the 3rd wicket partnership and captain Anna Harris, Chesham, followed this with a wicket maiden. At this point Bucks realised that they still had a chance to win the match, with Sussex needing 31 off the last 8 overs. Spinners Martha Manktelow, Stony Stratford, and Harris kept the bowling tight, but Sussex collected the runs until they needed 2 off the last 2 overs. Measey's over went for 1 run, and the scores were tied for the last. Harris bowled the last over and after 5 dot balls the tension round the ground was high. Sussex managed a desperate run off a misfield on the last ball of the innings to claim the quarter final and knock Bucks out of the competition.

Coach Aftab Habib said "I just want to say how happy I am with the U13 girls this year. We have played some wonderful cricket, and it's lovely to hear the comments made by the opposition and the umpires about how good we look. Congratulations to everyone who has been part of this wonderful squad, and watch out for next season!"

Bucks U13 Girls Back to Winning Form

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:36:48 GMT

On 26th July, Bucks U13 girls hosted the rain-deferred match against Oxfordshire at Farnham Common CC. This was the final match of the league season, and Bucks were keen to end on a win.

Bucks lost the toss and Oxfordshire elected to bat first. They made an excellent start until Martha Manktelow (Stony Stratford) got the first of her four wickets. Wickets fell regularly, and at the halfway point Oxfordshire were on 52-5. The 6th-wicket pair had a stubborn stand, and Oxfordshire batted through to complete their allotted overs scoring 112-9. The five other wickets were taken by Anna Harris, Chesham, Anna Nicholls, Chesham, Jenny Hughes on her debut for the U13s, Ley Hill, Steph Weston, Great Kingshill and captain Caitlin Free, Great Kingshill. Good fielding and sharp throws kept the runs off the bat low, but Bucks gave away 46 runs in extras. 35 of these were wides, and underlined the main weakness in the Bucks squad this season.

Anna Nicholls (30) and Anna Harris (23), both Chesham, opened the batting and put on a rapid 53 before Harris was caught and bowled. Megan Woodward (Bledlow) added a steady 15 runs partnered by Nicholls, Free (2) and keeper Erin Pickard (7), Chenies and Latimer. Martha Manktelow joined Pickard at the crease adding 8 runs before being dismissed and replaced by Bethany Wagge (9 n/o), High Wycombe. Sharp running between the wickts put on 15 runs before Pickard was bowled. Steph Weston (1 n/o) joined Wagge at the crease and scored the winning run from the only ball that she faced.

Martha Manktelow was man of the match for her bowling figures of 4 wickets for 8 runs off 6 overs, and dismissing the top 4 batsmen from the Oxfordshire side.

Bucks U13 girls have won all bar one of their league matches this season and await to hear from the ECB if this means they now move to the quarter finals in August.

Bucks U10 are the stars at the Taunton Festival

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:47:12 GMT

The County under 10's took part in the Taunton festival between 21-23 July 2010. They won the festival having won all three games played obtaining maximum batting/bowling bonus points in every game, a feat never before achieved. The boys were a credit to both themselves and the County.

Coach Malcolm Roberts said "The performance at Taunton augurs well for the future. I was very proud of the boys"

Bucks U13 Girls lose to Hampshire in a Nailbiter

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:55:39 GMT

Bucks U13 Girls' winning streak ended after a nail-biting match against Hampshire.

Bucks won the toss and elected to bat on a slow wicket with slow outfield. A combination of poor calling, poor shot-play and excellent fielding meant the Bucks girls were all out for 42 runs in the 20th over. Highest score was 14 by opener Anna Nicholls (Chesham) with only five other players managing to put any runs on the board.

With credit to the Bucks team, after setting themselves such a huge challenge they took to the field with determination. A double-wicket maiden in the 2nd over by Felicity Gates (Gerrards Cross) and Hampshire were on 2-2. Bucks fielded sharply and bowled with accuracy, but Hampshire slowly accumulated the runs. Two running catches by Emily Baker (Buckingham) and Anna Harris (Chesham) from the bowling of Emma Measey (Buckingham) put pressure on the Hampshire batsmen who were on 41-7 at the 15-over drinks break.

It looked certain for Hampshire to win, needing only 2 runs with 3 wickets in hand and 15 overs left to play, but a double-wicket maiden by Martha Manktelow (Stony Stratford) followed by a maiden over by Gates, and Hampshire were on 41-9. A scrambled bye in the 18th over brought the scores level and spectators on both sides were on their feet. Hampshire finally won by means of a wide.

This was probably the most exciting match of the league this season, with Bucks having one left to play.

Player of the match was Felicity Gates for outstanding bowling figures of 5 overs, 3 maidens, 4 wickets for 6 runs.

Bucks U13 Girls Beat Hampshire by 7 Wickets

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 23:11:51 GMT

On July 3^rd, Buckinghamshire U13 Girls were hosts to Hampshire. Both sides had won all their matches to date and so this was an important fixture.

Hampshire won the toss and elected to bat first. Tight fielding by Buckinghamshire secured the first wicket in the 3^rd over – a run-out by Eliza Tottman (Dinton). Two further run-outs by Ellie Northcott (Dinton) and Anna Nicholls (Chesham) and three clean-bowls by Nicholls, Felicity Gates (Gerrards Cross) and Emma Measey (Buckingham) meant that Hampshire had only reached 45-6 after 15 overs. The seventh wicket partnership stuck at the crease and put on 40 runs before a catch by Gates off Tottman put an end to it, followed by a catch by Emily Baker (Buckingham) in the same over. Two further wickets by Measey, one a second catch for Baker, completed the innings with Hampshire all out for 90.

Buckinghamshire went in to bat with determination. Anna Harris (Chesham) scored 19 runs from 19 balls including 4 boundaries before being bowled. The opening partnership put on 29 runs in 28 balls. Nicholls batted out the innings scoring 35 not out, partnered by Measey 0, Baker 10 and Gates 8 not out.

Player of the match for her bowling, fielding and batting was Anna Nicholls.

League Semi-finals and Finals

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 09:20:50 GMT

LEAGUE SEMI-FINALS

At the conclusion of the league matches in each age group, the top two teams in Div 1S will play off against the top two teams in Div 1N, as follows:

1st in Div 1S at home to 2nd in Div 1N

1st in Div 1N at home to 2nd in Div 1S

The semi-final winners will progress to Stowe Finals Day on Sunday 17th July, as below.

STOWE FINALS DAY

All six league finals will take place on the Bourbon Fields at Stowe School on Sunday 17th July, as follows:

11.00 -13.45 U10, U12 and U14 finals

14.30 -17.15 U11, U13 and U15 finals

Directions to the Bourbon will be posted by the School. Lunches will be provided for players and their managers. Parents and other guests will be able to purchase light refreshments and drinks.

Please note that the U11, U13 and U15 Knock Out Cup finals are not played at Stowe. The date for these finals is by agreement and the venue is decided by toss between the two finalists.

Bucks U13 Girls beat Berks by 8 wickets

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 21:04:01 GMT

Bucks Beat Berkshire by 8 Wickets

Bucks U13 girls travelled to Hungerford for the return match against Berkshire. Berkshire elected to bat first, and the strong Bucks bowling soon got underway. After 10 overs of the 30-over innings Berskhire had scored only 10 runs and lost 7 wickets, and Bucks decided to let their less-experienced bowlers have some practice. Berskhire were eventually all out for 60 in their 23rd over. The highest score was "extras" - 37 with 32 of them wides. This betrayed a lack of focus and experience in some of the bowlers, and this will be worked on.

Strong fielding allowed Berkshire to score only one boundary the entire innings, and superb catches were taken by Caitlin Free (Great Kingshill), Ellie Northcott (Dinton) and Felicity Gates (Gerrards Cross). Bowling accolades go to Gates (2 wickets in 1 maiden over), Martha Manktelow, Stony Stratford (2 wickets for 2 runs), Anna Nicholls, Chesham (2 wickets for 2 runs) and Eliza Tottman, Dinton (2 wickets for 4 runs).

Bucks went into bat and did not get an easy ride with Berkshire claiming two wickets before Anna Nicholls (23 not out) and Emily Baker, Buckingham (4 not out) managed to reach the required score in the 11^th over, winning the match by 8 wickets.

Bucks player of the match was wicket keeper Erin Pickard (Chenies and Latimer), new into the squad this year, whose encouragement and focus behind the stumps prevented the extras total being higher and stopped some mixed throws from the field from becoming overthrows.

The next challenge is Hampshire who, like us, has won all their matches to date, and this promises to be a strongly competitive fixture.

Erin Pickard, player of the match

Bucks U17 Girls in close finish with Corwall

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 19:24:43 GMT

A glorious June day and an absolutely magnificent setting greeted Cornwall as they arrived at Ascott Park. Quite the most picturesque ground in Bucks. Buck lost the toss and were put into bat. Opening for our first fixture, was Harriet and Lil. They both batted sensibly going at 3 an over before Harriet was bowled for 20 with the score on 38 from 15 overs.

Cesca hit a quick 12. Lil pushed on her score to 30 before being bowled, we were 73-3, a good start from the openers.

Immy and Anna both added 8, with Hannah a single. This brought Chloe and Laura together. Cornwall were bowling with no real pace, just straight, giving very little away.

Chloe and Laura's partnership of 65 took our score to 150-7. With C and Daisy's help Chloe was 40 not out, with our final total 155-8 from our full 45 overs.

And so to the field..............would 155 be enough?

Laura and Cesca opened the bowling, Laura was rewarded early with Cornwall on 8-1.

But Cornwall pushed on to 66 before a catch behind by Chloe from Cesca's bowling. Cesca took another before Lil eventually dismissed their opener in style, with a fantastic diving catch from Emily at short mid off, they were on 77-4.

This brought on the Cornish Trio, the captain had injured her leg so needed a runner. This proved a difficult combination. Despite Laura taking another wicket, and tight bowling from Anna 8 overs for 12, Lil 5 for 18 with 1 wicket and C 8 for 27 extras won the day and Cornwall reached our total with 9 balls to spare.

U13 & U15 National Club Championship

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 21:03:17 GMT

The timetable for the winning Bucks Clus is:

U13 - Regional Final at Bishops Stortford CC Tuesday 26th July (Bucks have a bye through the Regional playoff stages which usually predate this). The National Finals are on the 11th August at Oakham School, Rutland.

U15 - Regional playoff away v the Essex champion on the 24th July. The Regional Final is the 2nd August at Horsham CC in Sussex. The National Final is on the 24th August at Knibworth CC Leicestershire