Chepstow C.C.

🟢⚫️ TEAM NEWS – GAME WEEK 7 ⚫️🟢

A massive thank you to this weeks match sponsor, Phillips ASC, for their continued support of Chepstow Cricket Club

A fantastic turnout at nets have given the selectors plenty to think about. Here are the teams 👇

1st XI vs Pentyrch
There’s only one place to start…

At just 14 years old, Raahi Kumar is handed his 1st XI debut after a sensational start to the season 👏👏

A hugely deserved opportunity for one of the club’s brightest young talents. Congratulations Raahi — the first of many, we hope! 🟢⚫️

Chris Archer, James Bishop and Rowan Snell also return to the side as AJ’s men look to make home advantage count 💪

2nd XI vs Ponthir
Fresh from his century two weeks ago, CJ keeps his place in the side.

Ellis Davies makes his first appearance of the season after finally completing what felt like the world’s longest rugby campaign 🏉😅

Jared O’Brien also returns for his second appearance of the year as the unbeaten 2s head into a huge top-of-the-table clash 👊

3rd XI vs Vale III
The Field of Dreams is the setting as Brent’s army welcome table-topping Vale.

Plenty of youth in the side once again, while Al Jones makes a welcome return from injury 🙌

Sunday XI vs Rogerstone
The Sunday XI make the short trip to Rogerstone this weekend — thanks for stepping in to host, guys 🙌

Plenty of bright prospects in the side, alongside the brave five who are doubling up this weekend 💪👏

Good luck to everyone representing the club this weekend.

Go well lads 👏

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🟢⚫️ FIXTURES – GAME WEEK 7 ⚫️🟢

A massive thank you to Phillips ASC for once again sponsoring this weekend’s matches — absolute legends 🙌

Unfortunately, there were no senior results to report from last week as the weather won every toss and every game ☔️😅 Thankfully, the sun has promised better things this weekend ☀️

1st XI vs Pentyrch
Mathern Road is the backdrop as AJ’s men welcome Pentyrch. It’s always a tightly fought contest against the boys from North Cardiff and another big test awaits 👊

2nd XI vs Ponthir
Whisper it quietly… the 2s are still unbeaten 👀
This week they travel to Ponthir, who sit level on points with us in Division 3. A huge game at the top of the table awaits 💪

3rd XI vs Vale III
Back at the Field of Dreams, Brent’s army host table-topping Vale. A stern test, but one the boys will be relishing 👊

Sunday XI
We’re currently on the hunt for a Sunday fixture. Ground available ✅ Team available ✅
If your side is looking for a game, get in touch! 🙌

Colts Cricket
The U11s and U13s were in action on Monday and Tuesday, with an impressive return of 3 wins from 4 games 👏

The U15s look to continue the momentum on Thursday as they travel to Ebbw Vale in search of another victory 💪

Good luck to everyone representing the club this week 🟢⚫️

🟢⚫️ TEAM NEWS – GAME WEEK 6 ⚫️🟢

Once again, a massive thank you to our Match Week sponsor ASC Phillips for their support 🙌

1st XI
Two changes for AJ’s men as they make the trip to Maesteg. Henry Sullivan and Josh Tregaskes come into the side as the boys look to continue their recent improvement 👊

2nd XI
Back at Mathern Road for a top-of-the-table clash. The unbeaten 2s welcome league leaders Creigiau in what promises to be a huge game in Division 3. Shaveen returns after an uncharacteristic week off, while Bartlett somehow finds a way to be available after last week’s 💯 ✅

3rd XI
Plenty of changes for Brent’s army ahead of another tough trip to Dinas Powys. The big question — can they do it without RC9? 👀 Let’s hope so!

Good luck to everyone representing the club this weekend 🙌

Let’s hope the sun finally decides to make an appearance ☀️

Go on Chep! 🟢⚫️

🟢⚫️ FIXTURES – GAME WEEK 6 ⚫️🟢

A massive thank you to Phillips ASC for sponsoring this weekend’s matches — absolute legends 🙌

Unfortunately, the weather has had other ideas this week, with junior fixtures falling victim to the rain ☔️ Let’s hope Saturday brings some sunshine and a full day of cricket ☀️🏏

1st XI vs Maesteg
AJ’s men make the trip to high-flying Maesteg, looking to build on the encouraging signs shown over the last few weeks 👊

2nd XI vs Creigiau
The unbeaten 2s are back at Mathern Road and will be looking to keep their impressive start to the season going against Creigiau 💪

3rd XI vs Dinas Powys III
The 3s face a tough challenge as they look to bounce back against table-toppers Dinas Powys. Can Brent’s boys produce the goods? 👀

All support is greatly appreciated wherever the teams are playing this weekend 🙌

Good luck to everyone representing the club 🟢⚫️

🟢⚫️ RESULTS – GAME WEEK 5 ⚫️🟢

A huge thank you to Hardacre Properties for sponsoring Match Week 5. Your support is greatly appreciated 🙌

Thursday Night – Macey Cup T20
A good crowd gathered at Mathern Road as we welcomed Panteg. After losing the toss, Rhys Leach ripped through the top order, reducing the visitors to 12/3 and finishing with a superb 4-fer. Jones and Tregaskes both picked up two wickets as Panteg were restricted to 104 from their 20 overs.

Our reply started disastrously, with the skipper departing for a duck and the score slipping to 30/5. Thankfully Harry Hughes remained at the crease, anchoring the chase with a composed 50. With the game in the balance, Fil Chitnis’ square drive (we’ll call it that…) raced away for four to seal the win 👏

1st XI vs Ynysgerwn
Asked to bowl first on a batter-friendly surface, wickets proved hard to come by. Fil Chitnis picked up 2 wickets and Lewys Jones kept things tight, but the hosts posted a formidable 348.

In reply, Bruno Chitnis produced a maiden 1st XI fifty — a brilliant milestone 👏 Despite several batters making starts, nobody could convert and we fell short, taking valuable bonus points home.

2nd XI vs Penarth II
A top-of-the-table clash at Mathern Road produced fireworks 💥

Making his first appearance with the bat in the 2s, Carwyn James smashed 163 from just 119 balls, including 28 boundaries - Ceeeeeejaaay. Not to be outdone, Lloyd Bartlett brought up his maiden 2nd XI century, blasting 126 from 78 balls as the pair shared a remarkable 174-run partnership.

With the ball, Raahi Kumar somehow followed last week’s 7-fer with “just” 5 wickets this week 😱 Tregaskes added 3 as Penarth were bowled out for 131 in a dominant victory.

3rd XI vs Croesyceiliog
Back at Francis Field, runs were hard to come by. Luca top scored with 30 while Finn Hillman added 21 as we were bowled out for 151.

The bowlers fought hard to defend it, with Harry Harkins striking early and Raj Chitnis claiming 3 wickets. The game remained in the balance deep into the chase, but the visitors got over the line with four overs remaining.

Women’s Softball 🟢⚫️

The ladies were in action twice this week, beginning with a Welsh Plate clash away at Newbridge on Thursday. Despite a battling effort, including 32 from Lindsey and 24 from Molly, the girls fell just 9 runs short in a closely fought contest.

On Sunday, Mathern Road hosted a league round robin tournament. The opening game didn’t go our way, with Malpas coming out on top. Determined to respond, the ladies bounced back in style, securing a thrilling last-ball victory over Ponthir. Molly starred with an excellent 37 runs in a brilliant team performance 👏🙌

A mixed bag of results this week, but some outstanding individual and team performances across the club 👏

We go again next week 💪

🟢⚫️ TEAM NEWS ⚫️🟢

1st XI vs Ynysgerwn
The boys head west with just one change to the side. Bruno Chitnis earns the call-up after some impressive performances for the 2s over the last few weeks 👏

2nd XI vs Penarth II
A big game at Mathern Road as the unbeaten 2s host second-placed Penarth. James, Hillman and Williams all come into the XI, while Madurasinghe is restored to the top 🙌

3rd XI vs Croesyceiliog
Back at Francis Field, the 3s go with plenty of youth. Ward, Hillman, Rule and Guthrie are all included, while Harry Harkins makes his first appearance of the season 👊

Sunday – Ladies Softball
The ladies host a round robin tournament at the club on Sunday, with games at 11, 1 and 3 ☀️
Team news to follow on the day.

Good luck to everyone representing the club this weekend 🙌

Take a Bow Mr Kumar 👏👏

Raahi topping the South Wales Cricket League Bowling Honours board with a casual 7 wickets in the 2nds last weekend 😱

🟢⚫️ WEEKLY FIXTURES ⚫️🟢

Firstly - A MASSIVE thank you as always to this weeks match sponsor - Hardacre Properties, your support is greatly appreciated 🙌

After a successful week on the pitch, another blockbuster week awaits at Mathern Road 👊

No colts fixtures this week due to half term, but there are still 7 games across the club 🙌

Senior Cricket

1st XI
The 1s travel to Ynysgerwn looking to build on last week’s impressive win 💪

2nd XI
The unbeaten 2s are back at Mathern Road as they host Penarth 👀

3rd XI
Brent’s boys also have home comforts this week, welcoming Croesyceiliog.

Thursday Night – Macey Cup T20
The Macey Cup returns under the lights on Thursday evening 🔥
AJ names a strong squad, with T20 impact player Chris Archer returning alongside Chitnis and Tregaskes. Should be an absolute cracker 🍿

Ladies Softball
Thursday sees the ladies travel to Newbridge for their rearranged Welsh Plate fixture.

Then on Saturday, Mathern Road hosts a league round robin with Malpas and Ponthir providing the opposition 🙌

Go well everybody 👏

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🟢⚫️ RESULTS – GAME WEEK 4 ⚫️🟢

A massive thank you to this week’s match sponsor Netherend Farm — your support is hugely appreciated 🙌 Netherend Farm Butter

A huge weekend for the club with 59 points from a possible 60 on Saturday 👏👏

1st XI
AJ won the toss and elected to bat at Mathern Road. Bailey (70) and Bishop (35) laid the platform before Harry Hughes added a classy 60 to help us post 273 all out.

With the ball, Leach and Dobbie started tightly, with Dobbie picking up 2 early wickets. Then came Lewys Jones… and as he says, “it’s a Saturday” — boom 💥 3 wickets to blow the game open. Snell and Hall chipped in with two apiece as Swansea were bowled out for 173, securing a dominant win and all 20 points 👊

2nd XI
A long trip to Blaina saw the 2s bat first, with Archer making a patient 46, T adding 39 and Tregaskes striking a quickfire 34 down the order to get us to 210.

Blaina started aggressively in reply, but then came the spinners… led by 14-year-old Raahi Kumar, who ripped through the batting with a sensational 7 wickets 🤯
An outstanding performance from the junior superstar secured a 77-run win and another 20 points on the road 🙌

3rd XI
Another away day for Brent’s army as they travelled to Bridgend. Luca’s 53 got us going before Brent himself made 67, alongside a first ever Chepstow 50 for Ollie Trepte 👏 helping us to 228/6.

Bridgend battled hard in reply, but wickets from Luca, Raj, Hillman and a late burst from Scott Wills on his return from travelling, ensured we held them to 201/8 — a strong win and 19 points secured 💪

Sunday XI
The Sunday side welcomed touring team Woodlawns CC. Tight bowling from Hooper, Hillman, Hebborn, Blandford and Henratty restricted the visitors to 168/7.

The chase started shakily at 5-2 before Dan Tyler and Sunday specialist Bruno Chitnis steadied things, with Bruno retiring on 50. Snell also retired on 50 before Hillman calmly saw us home with 27* in a 4-wicket win 👏

JUNIOR CRICKET 🟢⚫️

A wet start to the week saw all the Under 11s and 13s league games cancelled but there was some action toward the end of the week

The Under 15s travelled to Lisvane in the Welsh Cup on Wednesday and lost comfortably to a very strong unit. Chepstow set a below par target of 89 in their 20 overs and their opponents cruised to victory by 8 wickets

The following evening Monmouth were the visitors and the batters found things a lot easier. 50 for Ewan Guthrie and contributions from Raahi, Jacob and Leo meant a total of 181 was reached

A young Monmouth side struggled against Martha (2 for 5) and Evan (2 for 12)

A third league success for the 15s. On Sunday 24th the Under 13s travelled to Abergavenny for their first round WC tie

The team delivered their best performance of the season winning by 10 wickets

Fielding first, all the bowlers did well. Bowling good lines and lengths, they restricted the opposition to just 87-3 off their 20 overs. A decent fielding effort meant that Ted Jackson took 13 overs to get his 30 runs and the total was always below par with such a fast outfield

George (32*) Sam & Max then took zero risks and Chepstow reached their target in the 14th over

Special mention to Frank & Parag from the 11s for helping out and bowling so well 👏👏👏

What a weekend for the club 🟢⚫️

🟢⚫️ TEAM NEWS ⚫️🟢

Once again, a massive thank you to this week’s match sponsor Netherend Farm — your support is hugely appreciated 🙌

1st XI vs Swansea & Civil
A big game at Mathern Road for AJ’s men. Bishop and Bailey will look to lead the charge, while Snell returns and Dobbie is a welcome addition back into the side 👊

2nd XI
Still unbeaten in Division 3, the 2s face a tough test away at Blaina. Bartlett returns to the XI, while Tyler Robertson earns his 2nd XI debut after impressing in the 3s 💪

3rd XI
Brent’s army head west to Bridgend. Raj Chitnis returns after his 5-fer two weeks ago, while Phil Richardson is also back following his 💯🔥

Three strong sides out this weekend — let’s bring home 3 W’s lads 🙌

Sunday XI
The Sunday side are also in action at home this weekend, starting at 12:30. Plenty of youth players set to feature, so come down and get your Bank Holiday cricket fix ☀️🏏