Category: Junior cricket

Under 12s edge it in tight all-Bredon semi-final

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The Under 12s came out winners in a tight all-Bredon semi-final

Bredon Under 12s batted first after losing the toss, and enjoyed a great start with Ollie McGrath and Cole Notley hitting 26 off the first four overs with no wicket.

The Under 13s fought back with some tight bowl, taking several quick wickets without giving away too many extras, and putting pressure on the Under 12s, who ended on 262 for 5.

After a quick refreshment (obviously non-alcoholic, apart from Russell) and a team talk it was time for the Under 13s to chase their target.

A great opening over of pace from Isaac Tagg with an early wicket gave the team a confidence boost.

Dylan Simmonds came to the crease with several well-timed cover drives that found the boundary and put the Under 13s back in the driving seat.

Things were getting tense, with the last pair needing 30ish to win.

Reuben Pawley hit two early boundaries, leaving them needing 12 off the last over.

William Wilson was given the task to keep cool and bowl the best six balls of the season.

It went down to the Under 13s needing a six to win off the last delivery.

William kept his cool, bowling a yorker to put the Under 12s into the final.

A great game, right to the last ball, which was a credit to all the boys, who fought so hard. Well done, Bredon boys!

Thanks for all the support from parents, carers and spectators. We would love to see you all on Sunday, July 17 at Evesham when the Under 12s play Alcester in the shield final.

Mark Notley

It’s an all-Bredon semi-final!

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Bredon Under 12s face the club’s Under 13s side at Hill Close

Bredon Cricket Club Under 12s face Bredon Under 13s in the Cotswold Hills League shield semi-final at Hill Close tomorrow evening (Thursday, July 7).

The 16-over match starts at 6pm and is expected to end at about 8pm.

It will be a wonderful evening of junior cricket, and the boys would be delighted to have a good crowd to cheer them on.

Our clubhouse bar is open, and you might even want to bring along a picnic!

Tense finish as Under 12s see off Shipston

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Heading for victory: Bredon Under 12s beat Shipston by just one run

Bredon Under 12s carried out an average bowling/fielding display today, Shipston hitting 282 for eight.

On the return, Bredon chased the runs down confidently, leading to a tense and stressful final overs.

The last pair needed 10 to win off three overs.

But Shipston, keeping their two best bowlers until the end, meant business.

They took a wicket which left Bredon with the last over on 283 and in the lead by just one run.

Isaac Tagg played out a great over of classic forward defensive to win the match.

The boys learnt a lot today and fought to the death. A great all-round performance. Well done!

The Under 13s also won against Astwood Bank, which means an all-Bredon semi final.

Good luck, guys!

Mark Notley

What they’re saying about us

Enthusiastic support helps make Under 9s festival a huge success

There was enthusiastic support for today’s Under 9s festival at Bredon Cricket Club.

Six teams gathered at Hill Close in mild but overcast weather for a cracking day of junior cricket.

The festival was organised by second teamer Mark Notley, with help from Sean Styles and Glenn Buckley, and their hard work was recognised by an appreciative crowd of parents and visitors, who offered warm encouragement to the young players.

As well as the cricket, there was a barbecue staffed by Jennie Warren and Mandy Clements-Hunt; a tea, coffee and cake stall organised by Lucy Washbourne, hit-the-wicket competition, and prize raffle. Will Rollett kept the drinks flowing behind the bar, while Jacob and Ollie volunteered as umpires.

Although the day started off warm and dry, it became cooler later and the festival had to be hurriedly concluded when it began raining.

There was a short prize-giving ceremony in the clubhouse.

Both Dumbleton and Bredon finished the day with 10 points, but Dumbleton were declared winners having conceded fewer wickets.

Tewkesbury claimed third place with eight points and fewer wickets conceded than any other team finishing with eight points.

 

 

 

 

Under 11s clinch win over Bretforton

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Bredon Cricket Club’s over 11s enjoyed a 12-run win over Bretforton

Some solid fielding combined with touches of adventurous batting helped Bredon’s under 11s clinch a 12-run victory over Bretforton at Hill Close this morning.

Highlights included some first-rate bowling from Jamie Reid.

There are lots more pictures from the match on our Facebook page.

Bredon to host under 9s cricket festival

Decent first game of the season for the under 9s, who were only narrowly beaten by Dumbleton
Bredon Cricket Club is hosting a festival of Under 9s cricket on Father’s Day

It’s the turn of some of Bredon Cricket Club’s youngest players to demonstrate how much they’ve learned about the game in a short space of time.

We are hosting an Under 9s cricket festival for six teams on Sunday, June 19, 2016.

It happens to be Father’s Day, so bring your dad along to the festival. It’ll be an ideal treat!

Parents, other juniors, club members and guests are also invited to what is sure to be a wonderful family day out. The cricket at Hill Close gets under way at 1.30pm.

Our fully licensed clubhouse bar will be open, and there will be a barbecue.

Tea, coffee and cakes will be on sale too.

We also have a terrific competition lined up.

See how many times you can hit the wicket with six balls. The top bowler wins tickets to watch the Worcestershire versus Northamptonshire one-day match at New Road on July 27.

 

Engineering firm’s £500 boost for our junior cricketers

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Club chairman Neil Hall, left, is presented with £500 by Future Advanced Manufacture boss Craig Peterson

Engineering support firm boss Craig Peterson has presented Bredon Cricket Club with £500 to buy gear for its junior cricketers.

Club chairman Neil Hall said he was delighted by Mr Peterson’s generosity.

He said: “We have a thriving junior cricket section at Bredon, and it is wonderful for our children to receive support like this from local businesses.

“The money will certainly help our young players develop their game.”

Mr Peterson is managing director of Future Advanced Manufacture, which is based at Staverton Technology Park, Gloucestershire.

The company supports the world’s best engineers and designers, turning their ideas, concepts and designs into prototypes and getting them ready for  production.