07/09/2026
🏏 Match Report - Broadclyst vs Marldon
On a beautiful sunny September day at the stunning grounds of Killerton House, Broadclyst Cricket Club hosted Marldon for a game that had everything - runs, drama, ducks, the Thompson twins’ first outing for Marldon, and a cracking tea.
Broadclyst batted first and posted 233, built on fluent batting from Pooley (40) and Saeed (33), plus gritty middle‑order resistance from Ahmed (51 r.n.o) and Walker (31 n.o) before a late flurry from this latter pairing pushed the total on. They were helped by a hefty contribution from extras. Marldon’s bowlers stuck to their task throughout, sharing wickets and keeping things honest on a quick outfield - Outhwaite (3) and Barnard (2) leading the way.
The chase began with a lightning start, the ball regularly flying to the boundary thanks to Singh (45) and Scott (50 r.n.o), putting Marldon well ahead of the rate.
But cricket loves a twist — and a mid‑innings stumble of three ducks in quick succession suddenly swung momentum back Broadclyst’s way. The pressure rose and the chase wobbled as Daldorph (3) and Scott (2) tore through the middle order, putting Marldon firmly on the back foot.
What followed was proper village‑cricket grit. The tail dug in, built calm partnerships, and dragged the innings back onto stable ground. With overs ticking away, Marldon edged closer, eventually seen home by excellent knocks from Foot (33 n.o) and debutant L Thompson (34 n.o), sealing a hard‑earned win 💚🏏
