Here is the latest from our roving reporters: Carsons & Mangotsfield edged a thrilling contest at Hobbs Lane, chasing down Barrow Gurney’s total with just three balls to spare to secure a narrow two-wicket victory. After losing the toss and being put into bat, Barrow Gurney posted a competitive 210-8 from their allotted 40
In a strange quirk of the fixture list, Barrow Gurney teams found themselves up against opposition from University Staff 3 times in a week. First up Barrow Gurney 2nd XI clinched a narrow but thrilling 9-run victory over University of Bristol Staff 2nd XI in a run-filled contest. After winning the toss and opting
Bristol Lions 1st XI clinched a narrow two wicket victory over Barrow Gurney 1st XI in an evenly fought contest on Saturday 14 June. After winning the toss and opting to field, Bristol Lions applied early pressure but were met with resistance from Barrow opener Guy Fisher, who compiled a solid 40 from 60
Lodway CC 1st XI cruised to a comfortable 8-wicket victory over Barrow Gurney CC 1st XI in the Tony Hitch Knockout Cup clash on a sunny Wednesday evening at Hobbs Lane. Having won the toss, Lodway elected to field—and their bowlers didn’t disappoint. Despite a spirited 38 off 25 balls from Barrow’s captain Ed Holdaway
In a thrilling contest at Whitchurch Cricket Club, the hosts edged out Barrow Gurney CC by just two runs in a tightly fought T20 encounter. Having won the toss, Whitchurch opted to bat first. Luke Cooper (28 off 23) and Harry Watkins (33 off 29) got the innings off to a flyer, building a solid
A local derby at Hobbs Lane saw Blagdon CC 1st XI edge out Barrow Gurney CC 1st XI in a closely fought encounter, winning by 15 runs. After winning the toss and choosing to bat first, Blagdon posted 179-9 from their allotted 40 overs a below par score given recent weeks. The innings was built
Bohemians CC claimed a well-earned victory in a high-scoring midweek thriller, edging past Barrow Gurney CC by four runs in the T20 cup at Hobbs Lane. Winning the toss and electing to field, Barrow Gurney were made to work hard as Bohemians posted a commanding 172/2 from their 20 overs. Aaron Powell starred with a classy 79 off 57
Barrow Gurney 1st XI delivered a clinical performance to defeat Chew Valley CC by 45 runs in a high-scoring encounter in the Bristol & District Cricket Association Fourth Division. After electing to bat, Barrow’s innings was powered by a masterful century from captain Ed Holdaway, who struck 103 off 84 balls, including 14 fours and
Barrow Gurney CC First XI led by Ed Holdaway and Mark Brown produced a ruthless display of batting and bowling to overcome Chilcompton Sports CC by 181 runs. After winning the toss and choosing to bat, Barrow Gurney put on a masterclass at the crease, racking up a mammoth 300 for 2 in their 40 overs.
A masterful hundred by Mark Brown set up an opening win for Barrow Gurney in Division 4 of the Bristol & District League over Uni Staff. Barrow, batting first, started positively with Jason Cryans promising rather more than the 20 runs he scored, but captain Ed Holdaway, despite finding timing the ball a little
