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TWCC U13 WIN THE ECB T20 CUP
Tunbridge Wells Cricket Club u13 Girls won the ECB T20 cup
at Lord's on Saturday 2nd September by 51 runs.
Tunbridge Wells lost the toss and were put into bat by Berkswell CC. Georgia Moran and Ruby Marriage put on an incredible 158 run opening partnership. Tunbridge Wells eventually finished on 193-2 with Georgia 90 not out and Ruby 71. Tunbridge Wells easily defended this total with some excellent bowling and fielding well marshalled by skipper Daisy Brandon. The pick of the bowlers were Daisy Brandon and Charley Wren with 2-12 and 2-14 respectively. Although this was a massive team performance with everyone contributing.
What an incredible achievement for the girls and Tunbridge Wells girls' section. The girls' section was formed in 2009 with 19 girls and now boasts around 150 players from aged 7 to 18. Although they have had lots of success, most noticeably reaching the Lady Taverners national finals in 2021, this is their first major trophy (hopefully the first of many). This is also the first national title for the club’s junior section since 2007, when the boys won the u15 national cup.
Mike Webb - Chair TWCC: “The U13 National Cup success is a very proud moment for the club and is testament to the high quality Girls & Womens’ programme at the club. Our coaches and managers have worked extremely hard to develop the team and this win gives us a tremendous launchpad for the future.”
Richard Grant - Head of Women & Girls’ cricket TWCC: “We are absolutely thrilled for the girls, it’s a fitting reward for all their hard work and dedication throughout the season and a great testament to the commitment of the volunteer coaching team. A proud day for TWCC Women & Girls Cricket.”
What a great team!
CLUB T20 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!
September 19, 2021
Tunbridge Wells CC made history yesterday as they won the ECB National Club T20 final at the home of Northamptonshire CC.
Their opponent Barnard Castle CC, who play their league cricket in the NYSD Premier Division, suffered a five-wicket defeat under an autumnal sun.
Having won the toss, and being cheered on by about 150 supporters who had travelled from the North East, Barnard Castle opted to bat, but their fate was effectively sealed as they made a poor start to their innings, slumping to 43-4.
Bailey Wightman (2-21) struck twice early on, removing 'Barney' skipper James Quinn for just two and then fellow opener Josh Bousfield for a duck.
Barnard Castle professional, Samarth Seth, was then out shortly after, bowled by Dave Smith for just nine, while Richard Borrowdale failed to trouble the scorers (b Joe McCaffrey).
Karl Carver (55no) and Finn Usher (22) moved the score along somewhat, as they put on 43 runs together for the fifth wicket.
Carver’s half-century came off 45 balls, which included six fours, and with James Clarkson (17no), he helped put on an unbroken sixth-wicket stand of 39 crucial runs.That meant Barnard Castle finishing their innings on 125-5 from their allocated 20 overs.
Unfortunately, TWCC lost opener Viraj Bhatia, as he fell for just five runs.
He was followed back to the pavilion shortly after, as skipper Christopher Williams was out for a duck, reducing us to 7-2.
Alex Williams and Ian McLean then put on 40 runs together for the third wicket, before McLean was run out.
Williams then started to open his shoulders and the runs began to flow, as he hit 53 not out from 44 balls, which included five fours and two spectacular sixes.
Williams later collected a well-deserved Man of the Match award.
Mike Waller (15) and Dave Smith (5) came and went to leave Tunbridge Wells on 84-5 after 14 overs.
Matt Barker then hit a quick 35 not out from 18 balls, which included five fours and a six, to leave TWCC needing 12 runs off the last two overs.
Barker then smashed a six and two fours off the first three balls of the 19th over, to win the game on 128-5.
It was a truly memorable occasion for TWCC and those supporters who made the journey to the Midlands, as they won their first national silverware having reached the semi-final five years ago while the club reached a national final back in 1974 at Lord’s when Sunbury were the victors.
The journey to the final was long. Having been crowned Kent Champions in May by beating Old Wilsonians, TWCC then had to win an area semi final and final, as well as a regional final. An incredible achievement.
STATS & FACTS FOR THE 2021 SEASON
September 15, 2021
1st XI
3rd in the KCL Premier Division
Chris Williams | 2nd in the League with most runs: 661
Mike Waller | 3rd in the League with most wickets: 30
Liam Buttery | 3rd in the League with most victims: 22
2nd XI
2nd in the KCL Premier 2nd XI
Hugo Williams | 5th in the League with most runs: 385
Johnny Shepherdson | 5th in the League with most wickets: 22
Ed Harwood | 6th in the League with most victims: 13
3rd XI
Winners of the SCL Div 7 East
Russ Collard | 1st in the League with most runs: 584
Jan Ball | 3rd in the League with most wickets: 24
4th XI
5th in the SCL Div 10 East
Charles Walker | 9th in the League with most runs: 373
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LADY TAVERNERS REGIONAL SEMI-FINAL
July 19. 2021
A huge game yesterday at the Nevill versus our arch rivals Spencer CC saw our U15 girls put on a terrific display and secure their place in the Regional Final.
Put in to bat we scored 163 for 5 off our 20 overs... a competitive score with all our batters going at a strike rate of in excess of 100 and while none of them went on to make a "biggy" there were some great partnerships throughout... none more important though than the ones between Anna/Ada/Emily who between them put on 55 runs in the last 6 overs and ensured we kept the momentum up... it was a great team batting performance... fearless cricket at it's best!
We then kept our heads and slowly increased the pressure until we finally broke Spencer's excellent opening partnership in the 10th over with the score on 67. From then on we regularly took wickets and bowled them all out in the 19th over for 135.
It was a great performance by all on a scorching hot day against a strong side who really fancied their chances against us.
Special mention must go to Ada Grieve who was unquestionably player of the match, she batted superbly, scoring 28 off 22 balls and thereby ensuring we got to a competitive total and then followed this up by taking 4 wkts for 27 runs off 4 overs including Spencer's very dangerous opener who she trapped LBW.
Regional final next, we don't know who or when but it's going to take some side to beat this fantastic bunch of girls.
TWCC WIN THE KENT T20 CUP FINAL
May 30, 2021
Some of you may have been lucky enough to witness our 1st XI's win against Old Wilsonians on Sunday afternoon in the (2020) Final of the Kent Twenty20 Cup.
A wonderfully sunny Nevill Ground saw TWCC win by 42 runs in front of a delighted home crowd.
The first innings saw TWCC bat first and score 153/4 from the 20 overs, with a notable 72* for Viraj Bhatia, 31 for David Smith and 28 for Alex Williams.
The second innings saw Old Wilsonians start well and a tight opening spell from Matt Barker and Joe McCaffrey saw their run rate increase. But with increasing pressure from the bowlers and good fielding, wickets tumbled (Mark Mclean 3-19 from 4 overs, and Mike Waller 2-15 for his 4 overs). Old Wilsonians finished on 111/8.
If you missed Sunday's match, this fixture, as well as all other future fixtures on the main Nevill Ground, is now available to watch on the TWCC YouTube channel. You can also follow live on Saturday afternoons.
TWCC's win on Sunday now mean that the team go through to represent the Kent Cricket League in the Area Finals of the National Competition. These will be held on Sunday 1st August although a venue has yet to be decided.
HISTORICAL PHONE BOX RESTORATION
May 20, 2021
The 'iconic' phone box at the Nevill Ground has been restored to its former glory thanks to help from local residents and businesses.
The Grade II-listed phone box at was designed by General Post Office Engineering Unit between 1927 and 1930 and is made from wood and concrete.
Tunbridge Wells Cricket Club’s honorary secretary, Neil Williams told the Times: “It’s old and it will last a long time now – it’s a little bit iconic.
“There are only four in the UK and only two in working condition, the other one is in Bembridge on the Isle of Wight.
“I’d like to say thank you to our local MP, Greg Clark, Charlotte Wickins from ITV, Andy Menzies from BT, Dave Chapman who contracted the work, and Debbie Salter from Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.”