The 2nd XI got their first win of the season at the third attempt this weekend, comfortably brushing aside Calne 3s at home by 8-wickets. A late burst of wickets saw Melksham reduce their opponents from 75-3 to 110 all out in the space of 9 overs, before opening batsmen Ian Doyle and Dave Light… Continue reading 2ND XI MATCH REPORT: Doyle and Light guide 2s to first win the season.
The 1st XI produced a top-class performance at the weekend, with Adam Mitchell notching his first ton for the club to lead his side to a comfortable 133-run win away to Winsley 2s. The skipper stole the show for the visitors with a score of exactly 100, although Russ Collins was not too far behind… Continue reading 1ST XI MATCH REPORT: Mitchell and Collins star as Melksham dominate Winsley 2s.
The 2nd XI were not at the races during their first home game of the season, losing by 48-runs against a high-scoring Winsley 4ths. An innings of 110 from main man Rob Hawkins helped the visitors reach a dominant score of 221, although a late fightback from Melksham led by Steve Burns did help limit… Continue reading 2ND XI MATCH REPORT: Melksham unable to overcome Winsley 4ths.
Chris Singh and Chay Forester were the heroes as Melksham got their season up and running at the second time of asking, securing a 3-wicket win away to Wanborough. The visitors restricted their opponents to a modest score of 163 during the first innings, with Singh emerging as pick of the bowlers with figures of… Continue reading 1ST XI MATCH REPORT: Singh and Forester star as Melksham claim victory at Wanborough.
The 2nd XI got their league campaign off to freakish start, with their trip to Bathford 2s resulting in a rare tie. The visitors restricted their opponents to 147 in the first innings, with Chris Skilton (3-25) and Brad Wilkins (3-30) emerging as the pick of the bowlers. A cautious response from Melksham saw the… Continue reading 2ND XI MATCH REPORT: Season opener at Bathford ends in stunning tie
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