The U12's travelled to Barton CC for their first match of the 2016 season. Captain Sam Harvey won the toss & decided to bat on a green but dry pitch. The decision proved to be a good one with the U12's scoring 128 for the loss of 7 wickets. Pick of the batters was Luke Manuell with 35* and Sam Russell with 27.
After a quick break the U12 bowlers were soon "hitting their straps" with Barton wickets beginning to tumble. C Crocker managed to steady the innings with a score of 22* but the U12's restricted Barton to a total of 82/8. The wicket takers for Bovey were Harry Pitman, Harvey, James Mellitt, Ben Rockey, Lewys Minty and Joe Bailey.
A good start to the season but a points to work on for the next game:
1. Calling by the batters - this needs to be loud & confident
2. Running between the wickets - speed & sliding in the bat
3. Fielding positions to restrict boundaries
4. Bowling accuracy - wides
Thanks to Sarah Harvey for scoring, the umpires for officiating, Barton for hosting the match and providing refreshments.
# | Team | Played | Total |
1. | Paignton | 8 | 220 |
2. | Chagford | 8 | 198 |
3. | Bovey Tracey | 8 | 179 |
4. | Shaldon Optimists | 8 | 162 |
5. | Barton | 8 | 121 |
6. | Kingsbridge | 8 | 114 |
7. | Ipplepen | 8 | 96 |