To start this week's report, let's give a warm welcome to the Chearsley Cricket Club's 3rd X1, which made its debut last Saturday (further details below):

And here's our programme for the week ahead....

Saturday 18th May

1st X1 v Westbury 2nd X1
Away: 12.30 start

2nd X1 v Bicester & Oxford 3rd X1
Home: 13.00 start

Sunday 19th May

1st X1 v Didcot (Cup Match)
Home: 13.00

Under 9 v Thame Town
Away: 10.30

Monday 20th May

Under 15 v Haddenham
Away: 18.00

Tuesday 21st May

ECB ‘All Stars’/’Dynamos’ & Juniors Training
As recently advised, the timings for training sessions this season will be as follows:

18.00 – 19.00: All Stars
· 5-8 year olds (mixed)

18.00 – 19.00: Dynamos
· 8-11 year olds (mixed & new to sport)

19.00 – 20.00: Juniors
· Under 9 (Year 3 to Year 4/Mixed)
· Under 11 (Year 5 to Year 6/Mixed)
· Under 13 (Year 7 to Year 8/Mixed)
· Under 15 (Year 9 to Year 10/Girls)

Bar & BBQ will be available from 19.00

Wednesday 22nd May

Under 15 v Thame Town
Away: TBC

18.00 – 20.00: Youth Development Training
· Under 15 and above (Mixed)

With Head Coach, Leigh Tomlinson - sponsored by BMR

Aunt Sally All Stars v Chandos Arms
Away: 20.30 start

Thursday 23rd May

Under 11 v Buckland & Aston Clinton
Away: 18.00

18.30 - 20.00: Senior Practice Nets

Friday 24th May:

Womens Softball Cricket
Home: 19.00 start

Match Results

Saturday 11th May:

1st X1 v Tiddington 2nd X1 (H):
Our 1st X1 made a most impressive start to the 2024 season posting a huge total of 318 for 1 in their 50 overs, with Marcus Goodchild (151 n.o.) and Leigh Tomlinson (111 n.o.) scoring unbeaten centuries.

Tiddington were dismissed for 170 in 43 overs, with Shaam Sarwar the pick of our bowlers with 5 for 11 in just 6 overs.

Scorecard:
https://www.cherwellcricketleague.com/scorecard.php?MatchID=14999

2nd X1 v Chalgrove 1st X1 (A):
Our ‘Dream Team’ also made a great start by beating Chalgrove by 64 runs.

Despite recording a modest total of 131 in 39 overs, their opponents were dismissed for just 67 runs in 30 overs, with Harry Lazaruk and Mark Claridge grabbing 3 wickets each.

Match Report:
https://www.chearsleycricketclub.co.uk/teams/140963/match-centre/1-14534211/report

Scorecard:
https://www.cherwellcricketleague.com/scorecard.php?MatchID=15723

3rd X1 v Dinton 3rd X1 (A):
Despite losing their first ever game by eight wickets, against Dinton, the inaugural match for our new 3rd X1 provided a useful introduction to senior league cricket for the youngsters in the team…..onwards and upwards!

Scorecard:
https://www.cherwellcricketleague.com/scorecard.php?MatchID=15992

Sunday 12th May:

Friendly vs The Kites
The ‘friendly’ against the touring side, The Kites, also provided useful experience for several of our youngsters still new to playing senior cricket.

The Kites scored 230 in their 35 overs and Chearsley made a creditable 184 in reply, with Vinnie Connolly top scoring with 78 not out.

Match Report:
https://www.chearsleycricketclub.co.uk/teams/250273/match-centre/0-5926484/report

Wednesday 15th May:

Under 9 vs MP Sports Academy (H)
The Under 9’s lost narrowly to MP Sports Academy, scoring 226 for 7 against their opponents total of 232.

Scorecard:
https://www.chearsleycricketclub.co.uk/teams/139634/match-centre/1-14526018/scorecard

Other Club News

Womens’ Softball Cricket:
The season finally got underway last Friday.

.....c’mon gals, do come up and enjoy a very pleasant Friday evening during these summer months - all ages (over 16 years) and abilities are encouraged to participate.

Karaoke Night:
A great party took place up at the pavilion last Saturday night.

Regular music-based Saturday evenings are planned during the season…..watch this space

Kit:
Gray-Nicholls playing kit for 2024 for all teams, seniors and juniors, can be ordered from Chearsley Club Shop:
https://www.gray-nicolls.co.uk/collections/chearsley-cc?ref=13373

Diary Dates

We will keep you updated on all club matches and other social activities as the season progresses via our Weekly Report.

For the moment, please put the following dates in your diaries:

Sunday 14th July
Chairman’s Match

Sunday 28th July
The ‘Nic Willoughby’ Six-a-Side Tournament

Sunday 8th September
‘Chearsley Village Classic & Vintage’ Show

Saturday 16th November
‘End of Season Dinner & Dance
(at local venue – Notley Tythe Barn)