Bilton in Ainsty CC

🏏Saturdays Teams🏏

🏠Bilton first team are at home again and looking to continue the recent good form, The Bartlett brothers return to the team as does Tom Main and Andrew Walker. 1st team call up for Rhys Meredith which will bring delight to the village of Cowthorpe. The Merediths are some of Cowthorpes most famous names along with the historic oak tree (no longer with us), grade 1 listed church, Arnold Warneken and Sir Bryan Roucliffe (or Brian Rouclyff), who was a lawyer and Baron of the Exchequer (no longer with us).

⏰12 Start at Home

🚙The second team head back to the suburbs of York to play Osbaldwick. There's more to Osbaldwick than a B&Q superstore. In 1852, the Church was allowed to sell off land, and Osbaldwick Manor was sold to Thomas Samuel Watkinson, later the Lord Mayor of York. A deal which had he been alive in the 1850s would see our land agent Johnny Cordingley rubbing his beige chinos with glee, he’d tell the church to split the manor and land up into more lots as Mr Watkinson is loaded and in 150 years they will probably build a hardware superstore around here.

⏰ 1pm Start.

🟠Tom Walker is sponsored by comedian and writer Ivo Graham 🟠

Thank you to Ivo for supporting Bilton in Ainsty CC/ T.Walker. Ivo is nearing the end of his tour of the show Orange Crush with one date left in Leeds. You could also treat yourself to a copy of his book Yardsticks for Failure. He has featured on everything from Taskmaster to Mastermind. What a lovely chap aswell.

Sadly due to work commitments and fatherhood Tom is seldom seen in Saturday cricket but long standing cricket fans will not forget the glorious Wetherby league years which included his top score of 93 not out away at Thorner. Our former successful evening league captain can now be found coaching our juniors.

Ivo has also sponsored our under 9s team, post to follow for those guys. 🤝

Carter Davis is sponsored by

WB Gardens provide Landscaping, Design and Garden Maintenance in and around the Wetherby area. 🪏

Big strong boy Carter likes hitting boundaries and bowling fast. Top score this season of 45 not out.

🏏2 More Wins For Bilton🏏

🏠Bilton in Ainsty 213-9

⭐️Dom Exton 66 ( Sponsored by Marketing + Technologies Group
⭐️ Hassan Khan 61 (Sponsored by Headlock)
Carter Davis 21 (sponsored by WB Gardens)

Oulton 195 All Out

Rory Coe 3-33 (sponsored by Harewood Digital)
Tim Lambert 2-38 (sponsored by Seth Smith)
Rob Hildreth 2-53 (sponsored by Curlew Fields Dairies)
Carter Davis 2-61 (sponsored by WB Gardens)

A great win in a tight game for the first team set up be a 110 run partnership from Captain Dom and Hassan. We win the game with 2 wickets from 2 balls from Rory Coe as the nervous fans go wild in the East Stand.

🚙Bilton in Ainsty 2nd Team 320-6

⭐️ Francis Kinsella 130 (sponsored by Tobin Scaffolding)
⭐️ Ben Alport 50 (sponsored by Trower Landscapes)
Toby Binian 45

Heslington 223 All Out

Elijah Stewart 4-52 (sponsored by It’seeze)
Francis Kinsella 4-17 (sponsored by Tobin Scaffolding)
Rhys Meredith 1-74
Phil Jennings 1-0

Francis Kinsella has found form, a first ton of the season making 130 backed up by 50 on debut for Ben Alport and 45 from 34 balls from Toby Binian. Senior best figures for Elijah Stewart as he takes 4 wickets and 4 for Kinsella. A wicket on his return to the club for former Bilton junior Rhys Meredith. Excitement for Phil Atkinson as he meets an Australian who’s heard all about Bilton from the wise words of Andrew Panetta

*apologies for lack of photos this week.

🏏Saturdays Teams🏏

We welcome Oulton on Saturday, A big day for Noah Melling as he gets a chance in the first team following his second team success, If Noah's form wasn't enough he's now finally got the leverage of having his girlfriend as a scorer. Adam Copeland, Rory Coe and Rob Hildreth also come into the team so a bumper crowd of toddlers will be in attendance this week.

⏰ 12 Start at Bilton in Ainsty CC

🚙The second team head to Heslington, Heslington derives from the Old English hæslingtūn meaning 'settlement growing with hazel, One of Yorkshires top Hazel salesmen Ed Greaves of course plays this week. Heslington is most famous for being the home of York University, Which asks the question deciduous trees or degrees? Which is best? 🌳🌳🧑‍🎓🧑‍🎓

⏰1pm Start at Heslington CC

🏏 Two Wins For The Frogs🏏

✈️ The track at Bolton Percy was a described as a bit spicy but Will Bartletts 68 carried us to 149. Another fine bowling performance from Monty Jackson ✈️who took 6 wickets for just 20 runs, backed up by 2 for Timmy Lambert, 1 for Carter Davis and 1 for Samar Farooq as we bowl Bolton Percy out for just 89.

Bilton in Ainsty 149 All Out

⭐️ Will Bartlett 68 (Sponsored by Nordhaus)

Bolton Percy 89 All Out

⭐️ Monty Jackson 6-20
Tim Lambert 2-15 (sponsored by Seth Smith)
Carter Davis 1-10 (sponsored by WB Garden Care)
Samar Farooq 1-16 (Sponsored by HFC)

🏠 A great win for the seconds set up by a brilliant partnership by Noah Melling and specialist number 10 William Swires. Clifton Alliance must have thought they’d be tucking into the Dixon families Quiche in no time at 115-8 but they weren’t expecting Prince Rupert Drives Liton Das to stride out to the crease, 77 from 51 balls. Following a mixed week for him as his families box (buxus) hedge has succumb to the box caterpillar and his brother didn’t actually get engaged in spite of online reports. Another great batting display from Noah Melling as he scores 89 not out. Stats show All Stars volunteers score runs the following day. The twos then went on to bowl out Clifton Alliance for 197 despite 108 for Nat Taylor. 3 wickets for Swires and 3 wickets for Rory Coe. Thank you to everyone for coming down to support today.

Bilton in Ainsty 252/8

⭐️Noah Melling 89* (sponsored by Horne Architecture)
⭐️William Swires 77* (sponsored by RSPCA/Andrew Swires)

Clifton Alliance 197 All Out

William Swires 3-29 (sponsored by RSPCA/Andrew Swires)
Rory Coe 3-59 (sponsored by Harewood Digital)
Hayden Burgoyne 1-17
Noah Melling 1-32 (sponsored by Horne Architecture)
Tim Smith 1-33 (sponsored by Furniture by HDS)

🏏Saturdays Teams🏏

🚙The first team who have found form over the bank holiday head to Bolton Percy. Captain Dom Exton returns to the side. Bolton Percy soil is strong loam over clay, Loam lover and strong boy Will Bartlett will be looking to do same as Monday and hit some maximums. Bolton Percy’s crime rate is very low at 22.9 crimes per 1,000 people making it a safe place, Bolton Percy’s defences need to be safe on Saturday as Samar is coming for their middle stumps. ☝🏻

⏰12 Start at Bolton Percy CC

🏠Bilton in Ainsty second team welcome Clifton Alliance CC the side we beat to top of the table spot last season. A star studded line up this week sees the return of Johnny Cordingley. The Dixon Family are on teas too so noise levels on and off the field will be at a high.

⏰1pm Start at Bilton in Ainsty CC

Match Ball Kindly Sponsored by Simply Beauty

🏏Rory Coe Is Sponsored by Harewood Digital🏏

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Rory’s top score for the Frogs is 92 and best bowling figures of 4/27. A real all rounder.

🏏☀️Bank Holiday Win For The 1sts🏏☀️

🏠 Bilton in Ainsty CC 269-8

⭐️Will Bartlett 91 (sponsored by Nordhaus)
⭐️Jamie Perkins 64 (sponsored by Joseph Acaster)
Ben Bartlett 29 (sponsored by Body Parts Therapies)

Thirsk 139 All Out

⭐️ Monty Jackson 5-28
Ben Bartlett 2-13 (sponsored by Body Parts Therapies)
Rob Hildreth 2-38 (sponsored by Curlew Fields Dairies)
William Swires 1-19 (sponsored by RSPCA/Andrew Swires)

A fantastic win for Bilton infront of a decent bank holiday crowd in the sun. Some big blows for Bartlett W making a fantastic 91 after a solid start from Perkins J. Followed up Monty Jackson’s best bowling display in a Bilton shirt with 5 wickets. Backed up by cousin Rob Hildreth who was inspired by his hero Samars efforts on Saturday.

🚙 Bilton 2nd Team 117 All Out

Steve Barnitt 48 (sponsored by Pycroft Property Management)

York 3rd Team 121/3

Hayden Burgoyne 2-41
Al Coates 1-11

Defeat for the 2s against a strong side but Steve Barnitts form continues in just 2 games he’s now scored more runs than he has cows. Another couple of wickets for young Hayden Burgoyne and 5 overs for just 16 for Elijah Stewart.

🏏 Two Wins For The Frogs🏏

👑 King Samar strikes on his return to the first team. 3 big wickets for Timmy Lambert, wickets for Carter Davis and Monty, A great run out from Qas and 3 huge wickets for Samar get us the first win for the first team of the season. A low score from the frogs held together by Rory Coe and Ben Bartlett set 168. A great display in the field and with the ball get us the win.

Bilton in Ainsty 168 All Out

Rory Coe 48* (sponsored by Harewood Digital)
Ben Bartlett 38 (sponsored by Body Parts Therapies)
Andrew Walker 21 (sponsored by Kofi and Co)

Studley Royal 160 All Out

Samar Farooq 3-37 (sponsored by HFC)
Tim Lambert 3-38 (sponsored by Seth Smith)
Carter Davis 1-37 (sponsored by WB Garden Care)
Monty Jackson 1-40

🚙 Away from home Bilton 2s beat the Carnival Men of Copmanthorpe. What a return for Long Marston poster boy Steve Barnitt 96 on his return to action, backed up by Noah Mellings 68. But you can’t keep Tim Smith out the of action as he takes 5 wickets.

Bilton in Ainsty 217-7

⭐️ Steve Barnitt 96 (Sponsored by Pycroft Property Management)
⭐️ Noah Melling 68 (Sponsored by Horne Architecture)

Copmanthorpe 157 All Out

⭐️ Tim Smith 5-51 (Sponsored by HDS)
Noah Melling 3-39 (sponsored by Horne Architecture)
Cassius Walsh 1-7

If you can’t get enough of Samar he’s back in action at the ground today for the Bhalot Strikers. More action for the Frogs on Monday, 1st team at home against Thirsk, 2nds away at York.