Porth Cricket Club

Porth Promotion Push Continues as we pick up an 8 wicket win.

After winning the toss Sudbrook twos were asked to bat and we stated with great intent. Ali Bryers with a fantastic spell taking key early wickets with 4/18 off his 8 overs. Jac P working well in tandem for the tallest opening bowler partnership in the league.

Aum and Lewis next up to bowl as regular wickets fell. This time Lewis taking the wickets with another great spell 4/28 off 8 and a sharp caught and bowled.

Uncle tuck also with a key wicket with 1/40 and also Aum taking a wicket on his return for 1/40.

The fielding effort throughout was superb throughout with Alex Curry taking three catches and good grabs from Aplin and Hembrow. The visitors were restricted to 176.

In reply Aplin and Curry laid a solid foundation hunting down the target with an 82 partnership with Alex falling for a bright 30. Skipper Lewis A was next in but decided to average 128 across the last two games with a first baller falling for LBW. With a classic Porth Collapse in the offing Tom Willis came to the crease and went off to a flyer, striking lots of boundaries in quick succession and bringing the target within reach. Olly passed his fifty with the Aplin fan club in situ to make dad and brother proud and Tom not far behind as we passed the total. Olly finishing on 64 and Tom 57.

20 pts picked up and promotion very much In our hands pending the result of today’s game at Llantwit.

Great all round performance this week and we look forward to next Saturday and a trip to Barrybados to hopefully secure promotion 🤞🏏

The Mightyish Porth Host Sudbrook today for another key clash in Division 7. Like the Rattlers a win puts Porth in a great position for promotion but after a tight game in Sudbrook a big performance will be required to secure the vital points. We start at 12:30 so come on down to the hallowed turf to support the team should a be a lovely day and a great day of cricket.

Thanks again to our cracking player and club sponsors.

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The Rattlers are on the Road with a trip to Monmouth Cricket Club for their penultimate league fixture. A win today puts them in a great position to secure promotion.

Huge thanks to all our player sponsors, club sponsors and supporters for their continued support.

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Happy 50th birthday to Andrew Rollason ! Hope you're having a lovely day! 🎂🏏

Congratulations to Jac Powell and Tegan on their engagement! 🍾🥂🏏

Porth CC traveled to St Fagans needing to get a win to keep promotion on track.

Lewis lost the toss and the opposition decided to bat first on a hot day. Ali and Jac started well and even took early wickets, a rarity for us this season. This was then backed up by some good bowling from Lewis and Tucker getting the opposition 8 down with only 158 on the board, before some excellent batting from the number 6 Majoe who hit an excellent 94 off 65 before being dismissed by Tucker. The opposition ended on 233 all out a competitive total. Moment of the first half was Gareth Williams taking a catch at fine leg which no one had faith in.

In reply Porth had a dreadful start with both openers departing early. Olly with 8 and Chicken with a golden duck. His third duck in a row against St Fagans obviously a team he loves batting against. This left Lewis A and Lewis D at the crease and they built a brilliant partnership of 221 chasing the total down with 11 overs to go. Lewis D used at least 5 of his lives being dropped multiple times but made the most of it. Lewis A with an emphatic 128* off of 95 and Lewis D 63* off of 68

A great day of cricket played in great spirits. Thank you to St Fagans for being excellent hosts. 🏏

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Team news as we've reached the finishing straight of the season. Both teams are still very much in the promotion hunt and two wins would be a great weekend for the club.

Our First XI are away to St Fagans 3rd XI after two tight defeats and will be looking to bounce back. Our Rattlers host Cardiff Caerdydd Barbarians CC who are second in the table who will be looking to consolidate their position in the league also.

Here's to a great and enjoyable day of cricket and as always thanks to our supporters, sponsors and partners. Emrys Darts Home from Home Children's Day Nursery R & S Renovations Home from Home Children's Day Nursery BECT South Wales Insurance Brokers & Porth Sports Bar.