We came up short against the Hampshire Hogs, but it was great days cricket and the weather of course was sensational. The Hogs scored 266 for 8 declared and we were 201 all out. In truth we were short of one more specialist bat. Moses as ever bowled a faultless
Match Reports
Pipped at the post by HCCC
At the start of the 39th over we were 264 all, but a huge 6 sealed the deal for HCCC and we were in the also-ran compound. In our innings, Nick Jephson had scored a lovely 100 before being trapped lbw by Scyld Berry and for our bowlers, Elliott
Too Strong for The Incogniti
We started off quickly, with Max Bradley and Pete Dobson having an opening stand of over 100, Max particularly motoring before falling on 86. The middle order all contributed, good knocks from Sean Montgomery and Jack Bramwell in particular, leading us to declare on 266. Simon Campbell wasn't a fan
We lost! These youngsters are getting too old !
Fantastic day at Marlborough College yesterday. Wilts U21s, packed with Wiltshire Queries folk also, made 293 for 7 in their 40 overs and the Queries fell 45 runs short. Skippers Ben Higton and Jack Bramwell contrived to make it a fabulous and enjoyable cricketing experience on a belter of a
Another Win, this time at Shrewton CC
A great day out for the Queries against Shrewton CC at their impressive new ground on the hill. The Queries won the toss and took to the field. A positive opening spell from Moses Onyuro and Toby Jones restricted Shrewton with some sustained pressure. It then took a spell from
A Win against the Tiffin Tercels
Queries scored 263 for 5 in 40 overs and restricted the Tiffin Tercels to 199 all out in 37.5. George Elliott scored 122 not out, albeit not totally chancelessly (he was dropped 8 times !). Adam Batisson scored 79. Alex Farquhar bowled a fine opening spell and took one
Back on the Winner’s Podium
The Queries took on the Stragglers of Asia CC at Sulhampstead and Ufton CC, close by Theale. This was a compromise venue for a game against a more London-based club, but we are old friends and share a number of joint members. Ian Perry, Mark Banham and Tim Lerwill (I
We Came Second at Farley
Thanks to all who made the journey to Farley tonight. An enjoyable game but the home side came out on top by 15 runs. Moses (4 overs for 8 runs) and Oscar Barnes (3 for 28) were the pick of the bowlers, and Tom Campbell delivered a fine spell at
We Get That Winning Feeling
Wiltshire Queries came out on top against the Adjutant Generals Corps CC at Worthy Down today. The Queries scored 185 from 40 overs for 9 on a sticky track. Tom Beard scored 50 odd and Jeff Haywood 47. AGC scored at more than the required rate, but kept shelling
Victors over the Army Masters
On a bright afternoon at the beautiful, vast expanse of the Tidworth cricket ground, a well balanced, fairly youthful Wiltshire Queries took on an energetic, confident Army Masters team in a reduced 35 overs match. Under blue skies and on a decent looking pitch, the Masters had no hesitation in