Barrow Gurney First XI maintained their 100% record in the league with a win off the penultimate ball away at Bristol Sri Lankans. Bowling first Barrow’s bowling attack was put under pressure by some positive batting, Jonny Sykes (1/29) bowled a good opening spell, Matt Owen also deserved better than his 2/43 figures. Frank Forge
Barrow Gurney enjoyed double success last Saturday with the First XI comfortably beating Hanham 2s, whilst the Second XI just pipped Golden Hill 5ths with a 1 wicket victory. At Hobbs Lane, Barrow batted first and having lost Mark Brown early and Jason Cryans having to retire hurt, Guy Fisher (15) joined Kieran Owen to
Barrow Gurney 2nd XI pulled off an amazing victory on Saturday at Hobbs Lane thanks to a maiden hard-hitting unbeaten century from Nick Heal. With Barrow Firsts having an early season break, all the attention was on the Second XI who were hosting Bradley Stoke 4ths. On a warm and sunny day, the visitors won
Barrow Gurney Firsts got off to a flying start in their first league game this season beating Pak Bristolians 2s by 7 wickets at Hobbs Lane. The visitors chose to bat first but soon struggled against the accurate bowling of Mark Fisher (8 Overs 2/13) and the pace and bounce of Jonny Sykes (2/19).
Barrow Gurney finished the pre-season with a 100% record after racking up a fourth win of the season against a Development XI of the Charlton Super Kings. With a sprinkling of rain over night and in the morning many were sceptical this game would go ahead. Groundsman, Pete Holdaway did his customary morning inspection and
Barrow Gurney’s second week of friendly games resulted in success against Blagdon and Axbridge, with several players taking advantage of the opportunity to get some match practice. On Saturday at Hobbs Lane Barrow struggled early on losing 4 wickets for 17 runs, and although Ed Holdaway, Jonny Sykes and Guy Fisher all played cameos it
Barrow Gurney’s first game of the season got underway at Hobbs Lane on Saturday in delightful conditions. Playing a friendly game against a Redcliffe side the hosts bowled first. Mark Fisher and Jonny Sykes, both bowled well for their first overs of the season, but without luck, as only one chance came, put down
With Hobbs Lane looking a picture and indoor nets having removed some of the winter rust, our players start their outdoor training on Tuesday evenings from 6pm to dusk each week (weather permitting). With traditional net sessions, fielding drills and a chance to have a drink afterwards, all members are welcome to join us. New
Barrow Gurney Cricket Club will start their preparations for the 2022 season with 5 sessions of indoor nets. These are taking place on Wednesday evenings (2 to 30 March) at The Downs School, Wraxall, 8.30 to 10pm. New players (aged 14+) of all abilities are welcome to enjoy their first session free. The club runs
We hope that all our players, friends and supporters have a safe and peaceful Christmas and are not too down-hearted by the Ashes series! We look forward to seeing you all again in 2022.
