Pyestock Cricket Club

Back to old haunts this weekend.

It was another day of player milestones on Sunday, as Pyestock secured a comfortable victory over Vagabonds CC.

Firstly congratulations to Jake Baldwin, who celebrated his 100th Pyestock appearance by taking his 11th and 12th Stumping for the club. This writes Jakes name into the club record books, as (even though stumping haven't always been accurately recorded in the past) no one in the clubs history have more to their name. Jake now sits on top of many legendary names of the past.

Stumpings
12 - Jake Baldwin (2017 to present)
10 - Cliff Simmons (1984-98)
7 - Bill Abbott (?-1992), Paul Heath (1988-2023)
5 - Glenn Taylor (2011-23), Barry Grigg (1996-2005), Tom Threlfall (2014-2020)
4 - Vaughan Newcombe (2011-2015), Derek Smith (2005-09)

The victory also saw Dan Ackehurst follow up his best batting performance last week by securing his best bowling figures of 3 for 23, whilst Lawson Bailey secured his first half century.

There was still time to see both Paul Bright and Pete Harris cling on to their 50th catches for the club.

Congratulations all!

An eventful and highscoring match on the Isle of Wight last Sunday ended in a final over defeat for Pyestock CC, marking their first loss in 7 matches at the glorious and sundrenched Ventnor CC.

Batting first, the tone was set for an all out run-fest as the returning Dan Heath bludgeoned an entertaining unbeaten century, passing 6,000 career runs in the process, whilst club best scores were also recorded for Dan Ackehurst (37) and Ciara Durovi (8). Remarkably there was still time for Jack Bromley to secure the runs he needed to also pass the 6,000 barrier as Pyestock finished on a mammoth 274 for 6 from their 35 overs.

The scorers did not get a chance to rest however as Ventnors overseas star went one better and smashed a century of his own to set his side up for the run chase.

The game ebbed and flowed, until the hosts required just 10 from the final over, and victory was fittingly secured with a thunderous 6 into the pavilion to secure a 4 wicket win with 4 balls to spare.

The defeat ensured one final record was to fall, as this match signalled Pyestocks highest ever undefended score.

Many thanks to Ventnor CC for your hospitality and fabulous match and best of luck for the remainder of the season.

Todays scheduled fixture against Ripley CC unfortunately was cancelled as our openents were unable to raise a side.

Our new fixture takes us somewhere new , as we look to continue our winning form.

Match Information Is Below ! ⬇️
📜Englefield Green Cricket Club
⏱ 13:30
🗺 TW20 0YX

Tommorows fixture takes us south, as we return to Bedhampton CC. It’s been over 2 years since we last played there, and we look forward to another exciting match.
The game is starting early to ensure that all are back in time to watch the football come home. Come On England! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿


Match Information Is Below ! ⬇️
📜Bedhamton Mariners Cricket Club
⏱ 12:30
🗺 PO9 3JG

Pyestcock CC were left frustrated this afternoon after travelling to Hartley Wintney CC for an earlier than usual start. Despite a heavy rain shower on the scheduled start time, the covered pitch and outfield appeared to be coping well with the sharp blast of rain and the improving forecast harboured hopes of a decent game. Hopes were boosted with the extended daylight that early July brings meaning several hours were available for play.

Despite all this being seemingly being in our favour, the home side called time on proceedings just before 2pm and we are left watching the sunshine beam down. Never mind.

Next week, Pyestock CC take on Bedhampton Cricket Club in an eagerly awaited encounter.

Huge congratulations to in-form Pyestock stalwart Jon Ford, who scored his 5,000th run while on his way to 47 at Ramsdell CC this week. Jon becomes only the 7th player in the records that the club holds to achieve that feat.

Jon has had a great 2024 so far and is amongst the leaders in the batting averages, and rightfully takes his place amongst the legends of Pyestock CC below

7️⃣0️⃣2️⃣8️⃣ Colin Butler (average 19.85)
6️⃣2️⃣8️⃣6️⃣ Paul Heath (23.63)
6️⃣1️⃣9️⃣9️⃣ Glenn Taylor (57.93)
5️⃣9️⃣2️⃣9️⃣ Dan Heath (21.96)
5️⃣8️⃣5️⃣9️⃣ Neil Butler (19.79)
5️⃣8️⃣1️⃣3️⃣ Jack Bromley (34.19)
5️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ Jon Ford (18.27)
2️⃣5️⃣1️⃣5️⃣ Mike Ensor (25.93)
2️⃣2️⃣8️⃣0️⃣ Ben Armes (35.08)
2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣5️⃣ Chris McGovern (16.85)

Pyestock CC continued there good form with a 102 run victory over Ramsdell CC.

After a slow start an explosive 16 ball half century from Sam Armes set the platform for a high total from their 30 overs with debutanylt Ollie Lewis also contributing a half century.

In reply, Ramsdell struggled to match the required run rate and regular wickets from a rotated bowling line up never allowed the home side a chance to get close to the target required.

Thank you to Ramsdell CC for your hospitality, enjoyable match and best of luck for the remainder of the season.

PYESTOCK CC 242 for 6 (30 overs)
S.Armes 71 (24 balls)
O.Lewis 68* (49)
J.Ford 47 (65)

RAMSDELL CC 140 for 8 (30 overs)
C.Durovi 1 for 4 (3 overs)
D.Ackhurst 1 for 10 (3)
O.Lewis 1 for 15 (3)

Todays fixture sees us head to Chertsey to play Seven Sports CC. With the last 2 years both games being cancelled without a ball being bowled , both teams are looking forward to getting a game played!

Match Information Is Below ! ⬇️
📜Seven Sports Cricket Club
⏱ 13:30
🗺 KT16 8PT

Its Tour Weekend!!!

Its that time again , and our 2024 IOW tour is underway!

Saturday - Our tour gets away by playing our regular fixture against Porchfield CC. Can we pick up a rare victory, and start the tour on a positive!

Sunday- We return to Ryde Cc, to play our Sunday fixture. Last year, the game had to be stopped because of poor weather so hopefully the sun will stay out this year!

Match Information Below ⬇️

Saturday 07/06/24
📜 Porchfield Cricket Club
⏱ 13:00
🗺 PO30 4LX

Sunday 08/06/24
📜Ryde Cricket Club
⏱️13:00
🗺️ PO33 1QL

Congratulations to Ben Armes who took his career best bowling figures of 5 for 27 in yesterday's 6 wicket win over St Cross Symondians CC.

Ben's spell also included a hat-trick (all bowled) This is the first Pyestock hat-trick since Neil Butler achieved the feat over 2 decades ago.

Well done Ben! 👍

Pyestock Cricket Club travel towards Wi******er today to play the annual fixture against St Cross Symondians CC.

With the sun out and the players ready to play, lets hope we can pick up a victory before the annual IOW tour!🏆

Match Information Is Below ! ⬇️
📜St Cross Symondians CC
⏱ 13:00
🗺 SO23 9RXh

With Pyestock’s first game which was due to be played last week against Oakwood Hill CC being cancelled due to bad weather, our first game is today!

Pyestock CC travel to our friends at Aldershot Cricket Club to open up our 2024 season. With the last two years Pyestock taking comfortable victories , we will look to continue that winning form and start our season strong!

Match Information Is Below ! ⬇️

📜 Aldershot Cricket Club
⏱ 13:00
🗺 GU12 4BP

Pyestock CC can confirm that this afternoons opening fixture with Oakwood Hill CC has been cancelled due to poor weather.

Our next scheduled fixture is now next Sunday when we are due to visit Aldershot CC.

As we get closer and closer to the start of the 2024 season , its time to look back at the incredible achievements that was made last year.

The 2024 season was a success season , in which we won 11 out of the 15 finished games. (lost 3, drew 1)

The season had many good performances , and had many memorable moments.

Congratulations to the following who recived a award for there performances throughout the 2023 season.

▪️George Cooper trophy - Chris Heath Best bowling 4-21 vs Vagabonds
▪️Alan Butler Cup - Dan Heath best batting 118ret vs Bagshot;
▪️Colin Butler fielding shield - Jake Baldwin
▪️Paul Heath Trophy - Ben Armes av 68.3
▪️Neil Butler trophy - Chris Heath av 18.25
▪️Captain's Trophy - Paul Heath
▪️Harry Brooks Cup (vice captain's award) - Dan Ackehurst
▪️Norrie Short Cup - Ben Armes (players' player)
▪️Highest Partnership Award - 142 Vs Aldershot (Ben Armes & Jon Ford)

Just Two Weeks Till The 2024 Season Starts, 🏏😁

Pyestock CC are happy to confirm the signing of an overseas player for the 2024 season. Making his way over from Australia , he will hopefully provide something special for the new season.

More information to come 😍

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of our players, officials, supporters, opponents and friends.

Tonight marks the end of an era tonight as Paul Heath has announced at the club's AGM that he is to stand down as club secretary. Paul has served the club in a variety of roles since he joined the club in 1988 and has been on the club committee almost non stop in some capacity since that date. The club wishes to express its sincere thanks for the years of dedication, and wish Paul all the best, hoping he will continue to support the club on match days as 2024 approaches. Paul remains Vice President and Life Member of our cricket club.