07/09/2026
Bugbrooke Cricket Club 3rd XI kept their promotion hopes firmly alive with an excellent five-wicket victory over Towcestrians 3rd XI at the Doc White Ground.
After winning the toss and electing to bat, Towcestrians were bowled out for 148 in 39 overs. Tony Malone led the Bugbrooke attack with 3-49, while Steve Spruels produced a superbly controlled spell of 2-32 from his ten overs. Steven Hobbs claimed 1-40, Kyle Packman ook 1-18 and John Stretton conceded just ten runs from four economical overs.
Bugbrooke’s reply suffered a few early setbacks, but Richard Hook steadied the innings with an important 48, striking eight boundaries.
The decisive contribution came from Joe Musson, who produced a brilliant match-winning innings of 75, including 13 fours. His attacking knock put Bugbrooke firmly in control before Martin Petit and Steve Hobbs saw the side safely over the line.
The winning runs arrived after 29.5 overs, with Bugbrooke finishing on 151-5 and collecting the full 20 points.
Another huge victory for the 3rd XI, who are now right in the race for promotion with the season approaching its conclusion! 🎺💚