County Under 11 Results
Wiltshire v Dorset - 3rd July 2008 - Bournemouth CC
Wiltshire travelled down to Bournemouth after losing to a classy Gwent side the previous week looking to restore confidence and get back on the winning road. Losing the toss consigned the team to the field and the opening pair looked in no trouble as Dorset cruised along at 4 an over.
The introduction of Jake Ayrton provided the breakthrough as Dorset's high quality left hander inexplicably pulled a short ball back for a return catch. At 15 overs Dorset were threatening a big total but the introduction of Will Pascall and Tom Foley slowed things considerably. Both spinners bowled with beautiful control, particularly Pascall, although neither took a wicket the Dorset team struggled to get the ball away and ceased scoring altogether.
At 30 overs Wiltshire had pegged Dorset back to 78-2 and despite an excellent spell from Ewen Kenny, Dorset managed to scramble 50 runs off the last 10 overs to post 128-4. Pick of the bowlers was Will Pascall with figures of 8-4-11-0 but all four spinners deserved credit for strangling Dorset in mid-innings.
Wiltshire looked to be positive from the off and despite the loss of Kenny early on, Jake Goodwin and Iestyn Williams scored at a run a ball before the introduction of the Dorset spinners changed the game again. Goodwin fell first ball for a well made 20 and Williams was caught on the deep square leg boundary. Kyle George followed soon after and Wiltshire were staring down the barrel after losing 3 quick wickets. However Luke Matthews and Jake Ayrton settled things down with an extremely mature partnership which took the team up to 100. Unfortunately a clatter of wickets, including Matthews for an excellently made 27, shook the team and it was Hywel Jones who stepped up to the mark and made 20 not out to see us over the line by 2 wickets with overs to spare.
A good win against a strong Dorset team and a particularly pleasing bowling performance, followed by a positive run chase.
Wiltshire won by 2 wickets
Wiltshire V Gwent - 24th June 2008 - Llanarth
Scorecard - Wiltshire u11's played their second match of the season against Gwent at Llanarth Cricket Club which is noted for the beauty of its setting. Gwent won the toss and decided to bat on a good wicket with a fast outfield.
Wiltshire Captain and opening bowler Kyle George made earlier in roads taking 2 wickets for 2 runs in a 4 over spell. This was backed up well by Luke Mathews and Tom Wakeling with figures of 3-1-5-1. Gwent continued to keep the scoreboard ticking over. Wiltshire turned to their spin bowlers. Ewen Kenny and Ton Folley who played his first game for the county. The brakes were put on, Folley ending with figures of 8-2-22-0 and Kenny 8-0-42-3. wickets continued to fall regularly however Gwent opening batsman Jones was patient displacing the bad balls he scored 79 before been stumped by Jack Twine of the bowling of William Pascall. Gwent ended their innings on 172 for 7 off their 40 overs.
Wiltshire opening batsman Jack Twine and Jake Goodwin came out to bat against some very tight bowling by the Gwent opening bowlers, Harris in particular was very tight with figures of 5-0-6-2. Harry Collins joined Twine and was staring to settle before hitting a ball in the air and been caught at cover. Wiltshire were in a spot of bother with the score 35 for 3. William Pascall was next in and scored 22. Another 2 quick wickets to run outs by Gwent slowed things down. Kyle George and Jack Twine (36no) managed to put on 37 runs, Wiltshire ended well short on 121 for 6.
Wiltshire Lost by 51 runs
Wiltshire v South East Hants - 8th June 2008
Wiltshire Under 11's played their first game of the season against South East Hants at Habledon CC, a very historic club that has been around for more than 250 years. It took on the responsibility of developing the laws of modern-day cricket – including the introductions of length bowling and the addition of a third stump as well as the regulation of the bat width.
SE Hants won the toss and put Wiltshire in to bat. It was evident from the outset that batting was not going to be easy on this wicket as the ball stayed low from the start. Jack Twine and Jake Goodwin opened the batting scoring a slow but steady 15 runs before Jake played a ball in the air and was caught. This brought James Gaunt to the wicket, unfortunately he was caught without adding to the score. Ewen Kenny came and helped steady the ship with Jack, this partnership grew to 60 runs when Jack was bowled by a very good delivery for 23.
Ewen Kenny and Josh White (4) continued to add valuable runs before both were dismissed within a few balls of each other. Ewen Kenny top scored with 35. Luke Mathews was promoted up the order and scored a quick 17 runs. The innings closed with William Pascall 11 no and Kyle George 1 no. Wiltshire had managed to score 128 for 5 in 40 overs.
After the break Wiltshire had to field in very warm conditions. SE Hants lost their first wicket to Kyle George (with figures 5-1-12-1) with only 6 runs on the board. They were able to get to the first drinks break with 31 on the board with no further loss of wickets. After the drinks break Wiltshire came out with renewed vigour and determination to turn things around. In a 10 over spell 6 wickets fell for 19 runs. There was superb bowling from Luke Mathews who finished with figures of 5-3-2-3, Hywel Jones with figures of 6-1-19-1, Tom Wakeling with figures of 4-1-9-2 and Harry Collins with figures of 6-0-22-1 backed up by fantastic fielding.
Wiltshire's energy levels were flagging in the field, with temperatures reaching the mid twenties. The captain brought on off spinner Ewen Kenny and leg spinner William Pascall( with figures of 2-0-8-0) to slow things down. Ewen picked up 2 wickets giving figures of 3-0-7-2.
South East Hants were able to reach the healthy total of 110 all out.
This was a great win for Wiltshire u11's as it was the first ever40 over game for half of the boys.
Wiltshire won by 18 runs
