County Under 11: Last season
Wiltshire U11's - Shrewsbury Festival
This is the squad that travelled to Shrewsbury for the Festival to sadly only be met by poort weather that unfortunately meant the festival was cancelled. However, they all seem to be enjoying themselves even though a number of them look rather wet.
Wiltshire U11's v Gwent U11's - Thursday 7th June
Tom Alsop, the Wiltshire Captain won the toss and elected to bowl first on a cloudy day hoping to use any moisture and swing that might be in the pitch. The plan failed to come together though as 40 came off the opening 10 overs for the loss of no wickets. Wiltshire regrouped after the first wicket fell and quickly had Gwent in a spot of bother at 60 for 4 after16 overs and seemed to be in a good position to restrict the visitors to a low score.
Unfortunately Gwents opener Roobb (53 NO) and No 6 Veil (86 NO) had other ideas and compiled a very entertaining partnership of 140 runs with Veil being particularly brutal on any loose balls , and some of the good balls too. Leaving Gwent on a very healthy 200 for 4 off their 40 overs.
Wiltshire started nervously and two run outs in quick succession left them at 6 for 2 after just 2 overs, but with a good partnership led by the experienced James Gillespie (33) and wicketkeeper Duncan Lorrian (9) Wiltshire rallied to 48 for 2 at the halfway point. Unfortunately after Lorrian was stumped wickets tumbled and the game started to go away from Wiltshire until Harry Brothwood (14) joined Tom Alsop (60 NO), which cemented a match saving partnership of 70 runs in just 11 overs.
The left Wiltshire on 143 for 8 at the end and a drawn match.
Thanks go to Corsham CC for providing excellent facilities and Teas
