Saturday 17th May
Westbury & District CC – 198 / All out (41.4) (7 points) • Trowbridge CC 1st XI – 269 / 8 (50)
(20 points) Won the toss and elected to bat
Trowbridge won by 71 runs
Saturday 10th May
Westbury & District CC – 223 / 8 (50) (6 points) Won the toss and elected to bat
Swindon CC 1st XI – 226 / 5 (46) (20 points)
Swindon won by 5 wickets
Saturday 3rd May
Corsham CC 2nd XI – 229 / 8 (50) Won the toss and elected to bat
Westbury & District CC 151 / All out (40.5)
Corsham won by 78 runs
After achieving promotion in 2024 at the first time of asking, Westbury & District Cricket Club have had a tough start to life in The West of England Premier League, Wiltshire Division.
They have lost their first three games, going down to Corsham on the opening day and following this with defeats to Swindon and Trowbridge.
Against Corsham, West-
bury had two players making their league debuts – overseas allrounder Javon Grosvenor, and left arm leg spinner Charlie Rumistrzewicz.
Corsham hit 229 for 8 in their 50 overs with Javon Grosvenor picking up four wickets, Tom Lucas collecting a pair and Daniel Gill and Rory White one each.
With the bat, Gill reached his 50 off 65 balls before making 58 and Lucas hit 23 but Westbury were all out 78 runs short of the target.
The following week, Westbury entertained Swindon and went down to a five-wicket defeat.
Aidan Wick top scored with 90 and there were useful knocks from Kane Scott with 33 and Javon Grosvenor with 46 as they reached 223 for 8 off their 50 overs.
In reply, two wickets from Tom Lucas and three from Charlie Rumistrzewicz were not enough and Swindon reached the total with four overs to spare.
Last Saturday, 17th May, Westbury entertained neighbours Trowbridge and suffered their third straight defeat. Trowbridge, batting first, reached 269-8 off their 50 overs with the wickets being shared by Javon Grosvenor, Richard Oakley (2), Tom Lucas, Adam Alger and Garic Hopkins plus two run-outs.
In reply, Charlie Rumistrzewicz hit 40 and Tom Lucas 58 off just 38 balls but Westbury fell 71 runs short.
Westbury & District Cricket Club wants to continue to build on its reputation as being a community cricket club where everyone is welcome whether you are a playing member, spectator or just wanting to have a drink and enjoy the sunshine.
The club is always looking for new players so if you are new to the area or just want to play on one of the best wickets in the South West then please contact the club either through the club’s social media platforms under Westbury and District Cricket Club or by asking at the bar on a match day.
The club has two ladies’ teams who train at Leighton Sports Centre on Tuesday’s starting at 7pm. Adult training is on Thursdays with junior training on Fridays at 6pm along with a BBQ and bar.
The junior section provides cricket for both boys and girls from ages five years and above. Westbury are especially keen to recruit players who are aged between 10 – 15 years old. If you know of any boys or girls between this aged with an interest in cricket, then please contact the club who will be delighted to provide you with more information.
Upcoming Fixtures
Sat 24th May Avebury 1st XI vs Westbury & District 1st XI (A) 12pm League
