Melksham 2nd XI won their bottom-of-the-table clash at home against Trowbridge 3rd XI by the barest of margins, emerging victorious by just 1-wickets thanks to the efforts of Tony Trotman with the bat. Skipper Chris Long won the toss for Melksham and opted to bowl first on a scorching hot day. The opening overs went… Continue reading Trotman the hero as 2nd XI win by the narrowest of margins vs Trowbridge 3s
Melksham 1st XI pulled off a massive win at the weekend with a commanding 6-wicket triumph at Box against Corsham 3rd XI. Chay Forester continued his relentless away form with yet another big score on the road. With the team languishing in the relegation zone and in urgent need of a win, Melksham began the… Continue reading Forester stars on the road again as Melksham beat Corsham 3s by 6 wickets.
Melksham 1st XI endured yet another frustrating afternoon during the visit of Marshfield 2s, losing a low scoring thriller by 4 wickets. After a delayed start due to rain, which meant that the match was reduced to just 40 overs per side, Melksham were put into bat after losing the toss. Runs came at a… Continue reading Both sides suffer damaging defeats in difficult weekend for the club.
The 2nd XI endured another frustrating afternoon, succumbing to a 21-run defeat at home to Bradford-on-Avon 2s despite some late batting heroics from skipper Chris Long. Melksham’s captain opted to field first after winning the toss and was immediately vindicated when Freddie Honeybone struck with just the second ball of the match. Bradford were… Continue reading 2nd XI fall short v Bradford-on-Avon 2s despite late heroics from Chris Long
The 1st XI emerged triumphant during their bottom-of-the-table clash against Heytesbury & Sutton Veny, winning by 108 runs victory thanks to an inspired century from Chay Forester. The must win clash for both sides got off a fast start, with Forester wasting no time getting runs on the board. Runs failed to flow from the… Continue reading Forester ton inspires 1st XI to victory in bottom-of-the-table clash.
