The Old Cheltonian Cricket Club 2011 Season

The Cricketer Cup

The club had its most successful run in the ‘Cricketer Cup’ for a few years after defeating Haileybury Hermits and Uppingham Rovers before losing to Old Malvernians, the eventual competition winners, in the 3^rd round.

Scores: 

1^st Round – Haileybury Hermits 53.  Charlie Hall 5 for 9. George Brooksbank 2 for 16, Lee Watkins 2 for 19.  Old Cheltonians 54 for 1.  James Croft 33 not our, Alex Henniker Gotley 17 not out.  Result:  Won by 9 wickets.

2^nd Round – Old Cheltonians 327 for 6.  Kyle Stovold 137, Tom Richardson 71 not out, George Brooksbank 33 and Lee Watkins 27.  Uppingham Rovers 208.  George Brooksbank 3 for 34, Charlie Hall 2 for 29 and Bruce Mason 2 for 40.  Result:  Won by 119 runs.

3^rd Round – Old Malvernians 240 for 6.  George Brooksbank 2 for 27.  Old cheltonians 113.  Chris Sandbach 38.  Result:  Lost by 17 runs.

IZingari (Australia) – an enjoyable fixture played at College.  Tom Richardson managed and captained the side.  Despite some friendly dispute over whether the result was a win for the tourist or a tie, international links have been made for the future.

Gloucestershire Gipsies

This 2 day game and new addition to the fixture card was very successful.  Scores:  Old Cheltonians 1^st innings 290 for 9 dec.  George Sandbach 114, Kyle Stovold 68, Alex Ross 35 and Henry Keeling 30.  2^nd innings 221 all out.  Kyle Stovold 47, Alex Ross 41 and George Sandbach 38.  Gloucestershire Gipsies 262 for 6 dec.  Ned Langlands Pearse 3 for 48, Hugo Lear 2 for 28.  2^nd innings 206 all out.  James Shackleton 5 for 57.  Result:  Old Cheltonians won by 43 runs.

Hurlingham CC (London)

George Brooksbank managed this side but played for the opposition! It is particularly good to have a regular fixture in London.  Scores:  Old Cheltonians 210 all out.  Paddy Curtis 40, Ali Sherwood 30.  Hurlingham Club 202 all out.  Will Sandbach 7 for 50 and George Brooksbank 46.  Result:  Old Cheltonians won by 8 runs.