1st XI
Matches
Sat 22 Apr 2017
Bedminster Cricket Club
1st XI
13:00
Bishopston CC
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Jason P Belcher25 Apr 2017 - 20:50
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In the first pre-season friendly the first XI made the short trip to Bishopston. With three debutants this was the ideal chance to thaw out from the winter blues as the sun beat down on the picturesque ground. Kiwi Richard Sillars, who was still suffering from jet lag made a break through in the first over dismissing Dan Wheaton for a golden duck. When Sam Knapp used the pitch he claimed his sole wicket in his penultimate over having Joe Wenham, caught by Max Tyfonos at point for 18. Bishopston had a 104 partnership before newcomer John House bowled Mark Coombes (38) and combined with skipper Rob Cunliffe, using his hand to dismiss David O'Brien for 60. Max Tryfonos who has turned to spin this season bowled James Taverner (13). Another debutant George Russell bagged a brace, first Gary Booth edged to keeper Kruz Belcher for 22 and then bowling Jamie Tapper (22) on the last ball of the game as Bishopston posted 258 - 8 off their 40 overs, including 66 extras.
In reply Sai Kumani led the way in his usual attacking style before he was one of keepers Frank Connellys four victims. Tryfonos (9), Belcher (11), Sajid (7) and Russel (0) struggled to get any momentum going. The experience of Sillars (48 off 35 balls), Cunliffe (47 not out), Chris McCormack (8) and a hit or miss approach from John House (28 not out) seen Bedminster fall 55 runs short. Bedminster will be looking to tighten up their bowling as the difference of 51 extras between the the teams proved crucial.
On Saturday 29th April Bedminster host Gloucester Academy at The Clanage in their first home fixture, whilst on the top pitch a combined 3rd to 5th XI play Winterbourne.

Match details

Match date

Sat 22 Apr 2017

Kickoff

13:00

Meet time

12:00
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