18/06/2026
A trip to the southern edge of Bury St Edmunds is always a guaranteed battle. After winning the toss, the home skipper Cook elected to field. A toss which proved a good one to lose.
A rock-solid opening partnership of 77 between Whiteman and Anandraj laid a perfect foundation. Erith (24), Whyte (19), and B. Johnson (15) all chipped in with crucial runs to keep the scoreboard ticking, but it was an explosive set from two stalwarts that did a lot of damage. Moseley played a brilliant cameo of 30, while Carter went into overdrive, smashing a devastating 66 not out to propel CWCCC to a highly competitive 244.
Carter wasnβt done ruining Nowtonβs weekend, either. He struck early in the second innings, claiming the vital breakthrough by dismissing opener Selfe. Nowton threatened a serious fightback as Moyle (59) and Cooke (45) rallied to put a dent in the target, but Chappelβs bowling unit refused to blink. The introduction of Erith tore the heart out of the chase with two quick wickets, before Wyatt worked his magic to scalp three Nowton batsmen.
In truth, it was a complete team effort with the ball, every bowler chipping in to dismantle the hostsβ resistance.
The 2XI, who entertained Witham 3XI at The Hobbies, were sadly a few runs shy as they lost by two wickets. Fordham (73) continued his recent form, putting on almost half of the 168 CWCCC. With the ball Jordan 4/32 and Singh 3/59 were the pick of the bowlers. Fine margins as the 2XI rest up for a week.
The 3XI faced a tempestuous match against Great Bromley on Sunday, losing the toss and batting first. After a shaky start, Bryant (17) and F.Macdonald (35) put on a steady partnership. Bryant was looking in good nick until a nasty ball poked fun at his conk - a reminder why lids should be worn. A middle-order collapse was briefly stopped by M.Macdonald (36) as the 3XI ended 164 all out after 30.5 overs.
Defending a small lead, Wilson (only 17 runs off 8 overs) and Mehan opened with an economical spell. Rickett followed up strongly, taking three of the eight Bromley wickets. The 3XI remain firmly in fifth spot, middle of the pack.
