Cavendish Cavaliers Cricket Club

🏏 Match Report | Cavendish Cavaliers CC vs Stokeinteignhead CC 🏏
The Cavendish Cavaliers enjoyed a fantastic evening of T20 cricket against our good friends from Stokeinteignhead CC, with the Cavs claiming a well-earned victory in a game played in great spirit.
Captain Dave E won the toss and elected to field first, handing a debut to Noah, who opened the bowling alongside Will. Both bowlers were outstanding, each claiming three wickets to put the Cavs firmly on the front foot.
The spin duo of Toby and Titch kept the pressure on throughout, slowing the run rate with some excellent spells, while skipper Dave E chipped in with two superb wickets of his own. Behind the stumps, Dippen was exceptional with the gloves, and Nick H, Ellie R and John P were outstanding in the field, saving valuable runs with their energy and commitment. Despite the Cavs’ excellent efforts, Stokeinteignhead posted a competitive 138 from their 20 overs.
In reply, openers Chris R and Chris W got the chase off to the perfect start, scoring quickly and laying a solid foundation. Dippen capped off a brilliant all-round performance with a superb 31 not out (retired), before Toby, Titch, Will, Nick and debutant Noah guided the Cavs home to a deserved victory.
After the match, both teams came together to celebrate not just a great game of cricket, but the values that make village cricket so special—teamwork, sportsmanship, respect and enjoyment.
A huge thank you also goes to Willsie, who did an excellent job standing as umpire.
As always, cricket was the real winner! 💙🏏

🏏 Match Report | Cavendish Cavaliers CC vs Wednesday CC 🏏
On a beautiful evening at the stunning Ide Cricket Ground, the Cavendish Cavaliers took on a strong Wednesday CC side in a fantastic game played in exactly the right spirit.
After losing the toss, skipper Darren proudly led the team into the field. The Cavaliers produced an excellent all-round performance, with sharp fielding, disciplined bowling and great teamwork restricting Wednesday CC to 177.
Chasing 178, the Cavs got off to a flying start thanks to quick-fire 25s from Darren and Will W. Sir Gareth then played some excellent cricket, while Ellie Titch and Finn impressed with brilliant running between the wickets, keeping the scoreboard moving and the pressure on. The Cavaliers finished on a very respectable 151, showing determination and resilience throughout the innings.
Wednesday CC fielded an excellent side and deserved their victory, but both clubs can be immensely proud of the way the game was played. Respect, teamwork, friendship and sportsmanship were on display all evening—proof that cricket was the real winner tonight.
A huge thank you to Wednesday CC for a brilliant fixture and to everyone at Ide for providing such a wonderful setting for the game.
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What a performance from the Cavendish Cavaliers away at Stoke Fleming today! 💙🏏
After winning the toss, skipper Dave elected to field first and led the side out with pride. Every single member of the Cavs put in an outstanding shift in the field, showing tremendous energy, commitment and teamwork to restrict a strong Stoke Fleming side to 214 from their 35 overs.
The Cavs’ reply was full of positive intent, with some superb batting, brilliant teamwork and plenty of entertaining stroke play. Despite a fantastic effort, the Cavs fell just short, finishing on 164 all out.
The scoreline doesn’t tell the full story. This was a performance full of heart, determination and togetherness against a very experienced Sunday side.
Cavs umpire Willsie summed it up perfectly:�“Stoke Fleming are a very experienced Sunday side but this was one of the best performances from the Cavs I have seen for some time.”
A huge thank you to Stoke Fleming for their hospitality and for a fantastic game played in the right spirit.
🏏 Cricket was the real winner today.

Cavendish Cavaliers CC vs Ide CC – Match Report
What a game of cricket at the Cavaliers’ new home ground, T&KCC, as Cavendish Cavaliers CC edged out Ide CC in a thrilling last-ball encounter.
Skipper Darren lost the toss and Ide elected to bat first. The Cavaliers started brilliantly with Toby and Flo opening the bowling, both producing tight spells and being rewarded with a wicket apiece. Dave and Karma then continued the pressure, each claiming excellent wickets with some superb bowling on display throughout the innings.
Behind the stumps, Cavaliers legends Si and Chris R delivered an outstanding wicketkeeping performance, helping keep Ide’s scoring in check. Dip was exceptional in the field, saving numerous runs with some brilliant stops as balls raced towards the boundary. Chip, Will and captain Darren all bowled superbly, restricting Ide CC to a very competitive 103 from their 20 overs.
In reply, Karma and Dip got the Cavaliers off to a positive start, running hard between the wickets and putting pressure on the fielding side. Will and Toby both struck the ball confidently, keeping the chase alive. Despite a flurry of wickets creating plenty of tension, Darren and Chip showed great composure, mixing sensible batting with excellent running between the wickets to keep the Cavaliers in the hunt.
The match came down to the very last ball. With one run needed from one delivery, the tension was palpable around the ground. As the ball trickled away for what looked to be a bye, Cavaliers legend Si reacted instantly, spotting the opportunity and racing through to complete the winning run, sealing a famous victory for the Cavs.
After the match, both captains summed it up perfectly:
“Wow, what a game. To take it to the last ball shows the level of cricket and skill both teams play.”
A spectacular contest from start to finish, with one spectator perhaps capturing the occasion best:
“Cricket was the winner.”
A fantastic advert for village cricket and a memorable first classic at the Cavaliers’ new home.

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