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
Month: July 2024
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
Gunners Gain the Upper Hand
Our Introduction to T10 at Chilmark
Wiltshire Queries v Chilmark Sunday 7th July 2024. A youthful side assembled, in the nick of time, and all raring to go. The forecast was less than bright but Chilmark insisted “definitely game on”. On arrival, rain was falling and continued to do so for a while. MM Geoff Ramsey thought
Rain, rain go away !
The Free Foresters fixture on 5th July was cancelled by the weather - a huge pity as it is such an important fixture. Two days later, at Chilmark, the match was reduced to a 10 overs a side game as the match organisers tried to fit a some play
