A decent second week saw the 1s and 2s claim their first wins of the season, overcoming Great Bedwyn and Trowbridge 4s respectively. Meanwhile the 3 were unable to build on last week’s winning start, falling narrowly short in their match away to Spye Park 2s. 1st XI beat Great Bedwyn by 21 runs. … Continue reading Matchday Round-up: 20th MAY
The season is finally underway after the horror-show that has been the early season weather. The first weekend proved to be a mixed bag for the 3 teams, producing a win, a defeat, and a cancellation. A losing start for the 1st XI at home to White Horse It proved to be a frustrating start… Continue reading Matchday Roundup: 13th May
Adam Mitchell’s second double-ton of the season helped the 1st XI cruise to a comprehensive 249-run win over Wroughton Wranglers, in the process helping his side seize top spot in Division 4. The skipper’s knock, along with a fifty from fellow opener Chay Forester, allowed Melksham to dominate proceedings during the 1st innings as… Continue reading Double-ton up for Mitchell yet again
The 2nd XI’s impressive winning run was brought to an end at the weekend, losing by the slender margin of 3-wickets at home against a strong Box 2s side in what proved to be a low-scoring but high-quality contest. Although Tom Bew (45) and Tony Trotman (35) came good for their side during the… Continue reading 2nd XI slip up against title-chasing Box 2s
The 1st XI made hard work of their ninth victory of the season, squeezing past Division 4 strugglers Westbury 2s by just 1 wicket. A solid display with the ball saw Melksham skittle their opponents out for just 171, with Martha Honeybone picking up 3 wickets to emerge as pick of the bowlers. The run-chase… Continue reading 1st XI squeeze over the line against Westbury 2s
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