Victory at Rhoose

The 3rd XI secured a last day victory at Rhoose in a low scoring encounter on a dead wicket that offered no bounce at all.

Although Sully only scored 120 in the first innings, the visitors could only manage to muster 80 runs in reply and the victory was secure.

(Full report to follow)

26th July 2008

3rds Can't Build on Opening Stand 

The 3rd XI played host to Croesyceiliog 3rds at Rhoose. After winning the toss and batting, the visitors piled on the runs and were able to post a decent total of 247 for 9 at the end of the 45 overs.  Davies, with 97, and Griffiths' 77 were the pick of the Croesy batsmen. Pick of the bowlers was Ricky Griffet with 6 for 43 - which was his best bowling display for the club. But Centurions were a little disappointed with some of the umpiring decisions, and three dropped catches didn't help matters.

After the break we were given a great boost by a 117 run opening partnership between Herbie Miller (who ended on 80) and Don Sylvester, who was eventually out for 40.  However, the momentum couldn't be maintained and Centurions ended the match 54 runs adrift.

Sully 193 all out  Croesyceiliog 247/9 

Oh Dear!

The 3rds' visit to Crumlin was a brief affair.  With a weakened side, due to holidays and 2nd XI call ups, Centurions were never in this contest.  A dreadful batting display (in which Don Sylvester top scored with 12) ended on a woeful 54 all out.

The home side took only 8 overs to reach the target and the game was over in a flash.  Things can only get better!!

Crumlin 55 for 0 Sully 54 all out

12th July 2008

Ashes to Ashes!

On a dull, overcast afternoon, the thirds played host to Mountain Ash at Wenvoe.  They say catches win matches and this old cliche was never more true than in this encounter.  Some difficult and some very easy chances were put down as the visitors took advantage of their luck and piled on the runs.  The highspot of the fielding display was young Adam Gilliatt's performance behind the stumps.  But even this didn't prevent a Mountain Ash total of 222 for 4 at the end of the 45 overs.

After tea, Ben Horlock and Sean Davies started well and put on 50 for the first wicket, but this momentum couldn't be maintained and the wickets fell steadily.  Sean Davies's 36 was the highest individual score - the best that could be said about the overall performance was that the two bonus points were earned for not being bowled all out.  Centurions finished the allotted overs on 106 for 9.

Sully 106/9  Mountain Ash 222/4

2008 Fixtures - Welsh Club Cricket Conference Division 4

Home Fixtures at Wenvoe Unless Stated

3rd  Lisvane III 145/6  Sully 143/9

10th Mountain Ash (a)

17th Sully 208/7  Crumlin 209/8

24th Croesyceiliog III 98ao Sully 144/8

31st Chepstow III (h) OFF

7th Barry Wanderers 202/6  Sully 204/1.  (Friendly)

14th Sully 103 all out  Blaina 104/1

21st Newport III (a)  OFF

28th Monkswood (h) Rhoose  OFF

July

5th Bridgend III (a)  OFF

12th Sully 106/9 Mountain Ash 222/4

19th Crumlin 55/0 Sully 54 all out

26th Sully 193 all out  Croesyceiliog 247/9

Aug

2nd Chepstow III (a) OFF

9th  NO MATCH

16th Blaina (a) OFF

23rd Newport III (h) Rhoose  OFF

30th Sully 120 all out Whitchurch Heath III 80 all out