Bilsington Cricket Club

Ok here we go here is the latest up date. Not many games lately so points were at a premium. Chairman Barry still leads the way followed by Mick Miles in second and Sean Larkin in third, but where is your team??

As we are closing in on the end of the season anyone who has not paid their £5 entry fee please give it to Mick Miles or Robin.

Chairmans XI 6127
CGT's XI 5853
No Binghams in My Team. 5652
Dads For Cricket 5616
Morris Men the Third 5580
Another Slice of Apple Cake 5561
The Gloves are Off 5358
Another Fiver Down the Drain 5337
Two Wicked Maidens 5283
The Erratics 5210
Good Call 5207
Monument Blues 5193
Hit for 6 5191
Disillusioned Blade 5176
IYDTOTTYCFN 5174
Gump United 5137
Norfolk and Chance 5117
Still Stumped for a Name 5108
Clough's Cricketers 5090
Parkinsons 4971
If Carlsberg Did Cricket Teams 4954
Heather Diamonds 4948
Marsh Warriors 4895
White Horse X1 4778
Spiders Webb 4688
Could do Better 4586
Bromley Green Warriors 4539
My Heroes 4536
Little Maidens 4212
Dan's Eleven 4193
Jacko's XI 4191
Bat and Balls 4170
Michaelas Lads 4142

Our latest Saturday Fixture saw us at home to Elham Valley. The weather was iffy at best and part of the game was played in light rain. Batting first we set off to make as good a score as possible in our alloted 40 Overs. Trev opened with John and added a steady 39 before Trev was caught for 15. Alan joined John and they added 4 before Alan was out for 9 (i know i dont understand it either) 43-2. In at number 4 on his return to Bilsington Cricket was local legend Darren "Whizzer" Naisbitt. The bowling was tight but he survived a few scares before he got into the swing of it. John was out with the score on 63-3 and Darren was joined by Danny. Danny showed his intentions straight away by hitting his first 2 balls for 4, the second a lovely push through the covers that sped to the boundary. Danny and Darren added 40 runs taking the score to 103 when Darren was out for 23 an innings the included a trade mark 6 over mid wicket deep into the field. Danny was scoring quickly and was joined by Andy who missed out today gone for 4 - 113-5. Colin joined Danny and they put together a nice partnership of 64 with Danny passing his 50, a very well played innings full of well times shots. The score was 177-6, Robin joined Colin in the dying overs and they took the score to 187 when Colin was out for 30. Luke joined Robin and they got the score past 200 with Robin hitting a 6, Luke hit the last ball for 4 and we ended on 205-7, Robin 14 Not out and Luke 6 Not Out.
The usual lovely Tea was enjoyed by all especially Oliver Smith who arrived just in time for tea. We took to the field in light rain and Alan and Robin opened the bowling, Alan picked up the first wicket with the score on 32 T. Goss miss-hitting a short ball to Colin at mid wicket. 20 more runs were added when Luke replaceing Alan enticed the number 3 to edge the ball to slip, it was a fine edge travelling fast but the catch was safely pouched by Whizzer, still one of the best slip catchers around, 54-2. The run rate was pretty constant and Elham were on target but Robin was bowling a very tight spell from the pub end. He did not take any wickets but his spell of 9 overs for 18 runs was very useful. Luke picked up the 3rd wicket when the dangerous D Lewis smashed a drive to mid-on only to find Dave Beeching in fine catching mood taking a very sharp catch, 79-3. Whizzer was now onto bowl, and it showed that he had not bowled for 2 years, however he was always good for a wicket or 2 and he picked up the number 5 for 10 and Elham were 110-4. Only 20 overs had gone and Elham were still on target. Another 37 runs were added when Trev decided to bowl himself after a couple of steady overs he bowled J.Marden just after he had passed 50, an important wicket. After this the run rate slowed and the pressure began to build. As the overs ran out Trev picked up 2 more wickets and Andy bowled 6 tight overs, Elham ended up on 182 for 7 a close and exciting game. Trev finishing with 3-25, Luke 2-36. Whizzer 1-36 and Alan 1-39. A good win for the Saturday side helped by some very good catching.
R.Smith reporting.

Here is the latest Fantasy Cricket Up date. Current top 3 is filled by Barry Leaning, Micky Miles and Paul Webb, where is your team?


Chairmans XI 5297
CGT's XI 5114
Another Slice of Apple Cake 5014
Dads For Cricket 4922
The Gloves are Off 4796
Morris Men the Third 4626
Another Fiver Down the Drain 4568
Two Wicked Maidens 4523
No Binghams in My Team. 4517
Gump United 4490
Heather Diamonds 4476
Hit for 6 4465
IYDTOTTYCFN 4368
Monument Blues 4249
Good Call 4248
Norfolk and Chance 4241
Disillusioned Blade 4213
The Erratics 4192
Still Stumped for a Name 4180
Clough's Cricketers 4163
Could do Better 4144
White Horse X1 4123
Parkinsons 4123
If Carlsberg Did Cricket Teams 3981
Spiders Webb 3941
My Heroes 3871
Jacko's XI 3782
Little Maidens 3693
Bat and Balls 3671
Michaelas Lads 3465
Dan's Eleven 3368

Ok here is the first Fantasy Cricket update for 2011.

If there are any teams missing please let me know as i may of missed some e-mails or sheets may not of reached me.

The current top 3 is made up of Barry Leaning, Paul Webb and Mick Miles - where is your team??

Here is the table.

Chairmans XI 3874
Another Slice of Apple Cake 3738
CGT's XI 3684
Dads For Cricket 3651
Hit for 6 3618
No Binghams in My Team. 3603
The Gloves are Off 3515
Monument Blues 3404
Another Fiver Down the Drain 3396
Two Wicked Maidens 3361
Morris Men the Third 3278
Gump United 3274
Heather Diamonds 3260
Disillusioned Blade 3224
Spiders Webb 3200
Could do Better 3137
IYDTOTTYCFN 3095
Bat and Balls 3074
Parkinsons 3045
Good Call 2996
Clough's Cricketers 2944
White Horse X1 2930
Still Stumped for a Name 2884
Norfolk and Chance 2858
My Heroes 2844
Michaelas Lads 2843
Dan's Eleven 2813
Jacko's XI 2811
The Erratics 2727
Little Maidens 2690
If Carlsberg Did Cricket Teams 2576

It's July and the Saturday side were playing at home at last. We welcomed Kennington on a lovely Summer afternoon. Milo won the toss and decided to bat first in a 40 Over game. The wicket was hard but had alot or variety in bounce and pace making batting very tricky. Trev opened with Milo and Trev was first to go to a stunning caught and bowled for 4, 5-1. Milo was just getting going when he was bowled for 21 and we were 35-2. John Jaros batting at 3 and was again well caught for 11 and we were 37-3. Batting was still tricky and Tom went in at 4. After Tom had scored 5 he was caught and we were 54-4. Danny was now batting with Andy and runs were coming quicker but Danny was caught for 18 and we 72-5 things were not looking to good. Robin came in at 7 and with Andy managed to put together a small partnership of 26 when Robin was caught for 14, 98-6. Andy was still going well and he was joined by Colin. They took us past the 100 and when Colin was out we were 120-7. Andy was gone next for a top score of 35 and we were 121 -8. Gregg in next ended up 10 not out as with him Matt and Tom Truett took us to 134 all out.
After the usual fabulous tea we took to the field. Robin and Danny opened the bowling and despite bowling well found it hard to get wickets. The first breakthrough came when Robin bowled opener Jordan for 7 and Kennington were 40-1. The next wicket came 6 runs later curtousy of an LBW for Robin 46-2. Kenningtons opener Flawn was proving to be the danger man and we new to have any chance we must get him out cheap, the plan did not really work as he scored a quick 45 before Danny bowled him in his last over. Danny ending up with 1-49 off his 9 and Robin ended with 2-16 of his 9, a great spell. Andy and Matt took over bowling duties and Matt picked up a wicket but the runs were still coming. We managed to pick up a couple of run outs to reduce them to109-6 but the it was not enough and Kennignton got over the line with 8 overs to spare. A good game but we were 30-40 runs short. Andy Batted well and Robin bowled well but the pitch was difficult hence the low score, but still it was a good game and it was nice to be playing at home.
R.Smth Reporting.
Score Card here Scorecard

Our latest Saturday fixture took us to local rivals Great Chart. Despite some over night and early morning rain the game was on and Trev as captain lost the toss and we were put into bat. Trev opened with Sean and with only 16 on the board the usually reliable Trev was gone for just 4. Sean was joined by Andy but they added only 7 when Sean was caught for 18, 23-2. Robin was promoted to 4 and with Andy they took the score to 62 when Robin was run ont going for a very tight single. So 3 wickets down and Danny joined Andy. Only 6 runs had been added when Andy was out for 31, 68-4. John Jaros was in at 6 and with Danny and a it of luck they began to buld a good score. They had added 75 runs when Danny was out for 35. Dave Nice joined John and together they added another 40 runs with John scoring 50 before getting out, an innings full of well placed chips, pushes and nudges and a few well timed boundaries. Dave was joined by Colin Martin and despite break for a shower (thats a rain shower not Dave and Colin running of for a rub down with Radox) we reached tea with 200 for 6 off 31 overs, Dave ending up 14 not out and Colin 28 not out.
We took the field ready for the challenge but Great Chart got off to a pretty good start despite some very good bowling from Danny and Alan they reached 58 when Andy in his first over got opener Hartup out caught by John behind the stumps. Robin replaced Danny at the pavillion and bowling a mixture of slow and slower bowling picked up the second wicket with the score on 64-2. A solid partnership followed with opener Reed playing some nice shots approaching his 50. Some advice from Gerrard was given to Robin and it duly produced a wicket and Chart were now 105-3. This became 106-4 in the same over as Robin took a very sharp return catch to get rid of opener Reed for 60. We were now into the last 20 overs and on form Robin took another wicket in his next over reducing Chart to 107-5. With only about 10 overs left we bowled well but could not take any more wickets and with all our overs bowled Great Chart finished on 136-5 having faced 38 overs, Robin ending with 4-22 of 8 overs. So a tame draw but i think we could say a winning draw we faced 7 overs less than Chart but still scored 64 more runs. The game also saw some great performances from some of our more experienced players, John with his 50 and a pretty faultless display behind the stumps. Dave and Colin seeing us to 200 and Dave throwing himself around at slip/gully and Robin taking 4 wickets.
R.Smith reporting
Scorecard available here Match Score Card

Sorry for the delay.

With East Malling calling the game off Milo went to the Emergency fixtures bureau!! and we managed to get a game versus Stone. Trev was captain for the day as we were blessed with players and Milo stood down. Trev won the toss and on a warm but breezy day we batted first. With Sean missing Trev opened with Colin Martin. They put on 29 for the first wicket when Trev was bowled for 11. Alan was promoted to 3 and after hitting one nice 4 he was out for 5 and we were 36-2, not the start we have become accustomed too. Andy Robinson joined Colin and they put on 22 for the 3rd wicket before Colin was caught for a patient 16. Danny Samson was in at 5 and with Andy they put togather a partnership of 74 with Andy passing his 50. He was next out for 60 and Danny was joined by Matt O'Driscoll. Together they saw us to the end of our alloted 40 over and tea with Danny hitting 84 not out and Matt 24 not out. Danny had done his best to get out, he was dropped 3 times but he did hit 9 4's and 3 6's in his explosive innings. At tea we had reached 220 for 4 setting Stone a run rate of 5.5 runs per over. After a lovely tea we took to the field with Alan and Luke opening the bowling. Both bowled well and it was Alan who got the first breakthrough Stone 6-1. A steady parntership followed when at 49 Alan picked up his second wicket. Alan finished his spell of 9 over with 2-26, well bowled. Luke had little luck but bowled well his 8 overs going for just 24. Stone were now well behind the run rate when Danny came onto bowl taking the 3rd wicket Stone now 55-3. Robin and Matt bowled some overs of slower bowling and although keeping it tight they did not pick up any wickets. Stone moved passed the 100 but were still well behind the rate. With about 10 overs left they still needed over 100 runs. Andy Robinson was given the ball and in 2 overs took 3 wickets taking Stone from 104-3 to 122-6. It was pretty clear Stone were not going to get the runs and with 5 overs left Trev gave young Tom Truett the ball and in his 2 overs he picked up 2 wickets for 12 runs well bowled young man. Graham Samson came on in the last couple of overs and picked up the last wicket to wrap up the win Stone all out for 153. So a good win for us and for Trev in his first game as captain in 2011. Thanks to Stone for playing us at such short notice.
R.Smith reporting.

Hi Everyone

I have been informed by Sean that Graham Bingham has sadly decided not to play for Bilsington in 2011, we all wish him the best of luck at Sibton park. This does mean that he will not be scoring in the Fantasy League. I have decided that anybody that has selected him for the Fantasy Cricket can chose a replacement so please let me know who you want to select either in person or email me at bilsingtonfantasycricket@hotmail.com

Regards
Robin

Apologies for the delay i was on me Hols.

The Saturday sides second game saw us travel to Smarden, a lovely ground. We decided to play a 40 over game and on a warm day we batted first. Trev and Sean again got us off to a good start putting 48 runs on the board. Sean was first out for 20 and Trev was joined by Andy Robinson who scored 3 before being caught. Luke Bingham was next our for 9 ad Trev was joined by Danny Samson. Trev passed his 50 and went on to make 79 before being the next man out. Danny was joined by Jon Jaros who was making a welcome return to the side after missing last year, it was great to see him back. Danny was next out for 24 and was quickly followed by Robin, 5. Jon was doing his very best to keep the score ticking over and some of the shots were not quite as measured as he would of liked but after not batting for almost 2 years he can be forgiven. Dave Beeching did not bother the scorers and Colin Martin saw the overs out with Jon. At tea we had reached 197 for 7, Jon was 37 Not out and Colin 8 Not Out. We enjoyed a lovely Tea then took to the field. The Smarden Skipper opened and in good form (letting everyone know he was too) he was first out when he had scored 30 and after that Smarden somewhat collapsed only the other opener reaching double figures. Good bowling from Andy 4-14, Trev 2-10, Matt 2-10 and Robin 1-1 saw Smarden all out for 77. There were 2 catches for Danny, Matt and Andy and a Milo run out, so a much improved fielding performance.
Robin Smith reporting

The Saturday sides first outing was the usual early season visit to Smallhythe. We have managed to Draw the last 3 games with this side so we knew it was important for skipper Milo to win the toss....he lost and we were invited to bat. On a bright but breezy afternoon Sean and Trev opened the batting and batted steadily for the first hour taking the score past 50. Both were playing well and matching each other until they had both scored 38 then Sean decided to add some aggresion to the proceedings hitting some nicely timed 6's. He raced past 50 and the total went past 100. They were not finished and over the next hour they added another 130 runs and basically plundered runs at will with Sean batting magnificently to pass his century. Trev was first to go with the score an an amazing 230 he was stumped for a very well made 79. Shortly after Sean was caught going for another big hit he was out for 137, a personal best. Most of us there ( and some of us go back a long way with Bilsington) could not remember ever seeing such a big partnership and certainly not an opening one so congratulations to Sean and Trev. Andy Robinson remained 8 not out and Luke Bingham was 7 not out, Luke hittting a lovely 4 through the covers with the last ball before tea. We went to tea posting 253-2 in 40 overs. Historically we knew it would not be easy to bowl Smallhythe out as they can be very determined when avoiding defeat. We got a wicket early on when Alan had opener Sandwell well caught in the deep by Robin. But after that only D.Sivyer looked like troubling us, he completed a well made 50 before Andy Robinson bowled him. We dropped a couple of catches but it probably would not of affected the result as the Smallhythe batsmen stuck to the task of not getting out. Andy picked up another wicket as did Milo and Colin Martin but we just did not have enough to bowl them out. Smallhythe ending on 174-5 in 39 overs. So an honourable draw with some fantastic batting from Sean and Trev but some woeful toss calling by Milo please please Milo win the toss when we play them at home.....
R.Smith Reporting

Hi All.
I apologise for the lateness in getting this out, i have been busy and the season kind of crept on me really quickly. Any way the fantasy cricket will be running again and you can down load the entry form below (just click the link) i will provide some paper forms for those who do not have a PC.
I know the season has started so entries must be in by 30th April (i will include all games that are played before that date.)
BilsingtonFantasyCricket2011a.doc

Just click the link for the form which you can either print and give to me or fill out and e-mail to bilsingtonfantasycricket@hotmail.com

Regards
Robin

Club Day 2010 was a huge success again and we raised £350. Well done to everyone that took part and a big THANK YOU to the people that helped out with the BBQ the Drink and the Tombola it is much appreciated and without you guys and girls we would not have a day. It was decided this year to change the format a bit and play an eleven a side game with a Bilsington XI taking on an Ashton XI (with some Bilsington Guests). It was great to see the Ashton Clan turning up in force again, as Ed said there seems to be more every year!!! It was a close game with the Ashton Clan coming out on top.

Here is a slide show of photos taken by Mick Miles, you will need Adobe to view them.
Clubday2010.pdf

Here is a picture of the winning Ashton XI