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The Teifi Valley Midweek 20-20 Cricket League - 2009

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The final three matches of the league-phase of the competition finished with Llandysul unbeaten and Llechryd without a win, while Aberaeron just out-pointed Aberporth for the second place spot : only one game remaining un-played due to lack of time.

Following the postponement of the original Play-off/Finals day due to rain, the event will now be staged on Sunday, 2nd August, at C.C. Llandysul .

Match 1. 11:30am Start - Aberporth vs. Aberaeron

Match 2. 2:00pm Start (approx) - Llandysul vs. Llechryd . . . . . to be followed by the Final . .

4th July 2009

In the first fixture, hosts Aberporth won the toss and elected to field. Aberaeron (batting first) managed to preserve wickets but were unable to accelerate there scoring rate significantly at any stage, and reached 68 for 4 off their 20 allocated overs. Top scorer was Mark Grinzpan (30), with bowlers J. Lewis (2-15 off 4 overs) and Chris Townsend (2-17 off 4 overs) sharing the wickets.

Aberporth then batted and paced their innings accordingly; reaching a winning 69 for 5 with 13 deliveries to spare. Top scorers were Andy Gaunt (16) and Josh Townsend (10no) Bowling for Aberaeron Paul Hughes 2-6 off 4 overs, W. Shorter 2-17 off 4 overs, Nick Jones 0-4 off 4 overs.

With only 137 runs scored in the fixture by the coast, Llechryd and Llandysul produced 308 runs at the Castell Malgwyn ground.

Winning the toss and batting first, Llandysul maintained a rate of over 8 runs per over, to complete their 20 overs with 164 for the loss of 9 wickets, with top contributions from Carwyn Evans (40no), Meurig Jones (33) and Andrew Davies (27). Llechryd’s wicket-takers were John Curran (3-27), Alex Smith (2-5) and Steve Smith (2-18).

In pursuit, Llechryd made a good start with Drew Davies scoring 40no, but three run-outs pegged them back when attempting to increase the run-rate. With scores from Andy Cave (11), Richard Connolly (12) and Graham Keen (18no), Llechryd’s total of 144 for 6 gave Llandysul the win by 20 runs. The remaining three wickets were taken by Stefan Davies (2-23) and Arfon Davies (1-37).

These results give Llandysul an improved lead over Aberaeron in the league, while Aberporth’s win lifts then off the bottom spot, ahead of pointless Llechryd.

27th June 2009

More wins for Llandysul and Aberaeron . .

Hosting Wednesday evening's match against Aberporth, batting first, Llandysul were given a solid start by Arfon Jones (36) and Steffan Davies (25), while Alex Vincent (35) and a late flourish by Andrew Davies (22no) took the total up to 156 for 5 off the allotted 20 overs.
Opening bowler J Townsend with 4-0-17-1 was impressive for Aberporth.

Aberporth’s reply was built around a solid 34 by opener David Saralis, but Llandysul off-spinners Andrew Davies 4-0-19-4, and Carwyn Evans 3-0-13-2 bowled economically to ensure a comfortable victory for the home side.

Meanwhile . .

Visiting Aberaeron, Llechryd won the toss and chose to bat first. In spite of useful contributions from John Curran (38), Charlie Welch (23), Steve Smith (18no) and Josh Ward (14), accurate bowling from Nick Jones (with 3 wickets for 19 ) helped to peg Llechryd's scoring-rate below 7 per over.

In defending their total of 137, Llechryd's bowlers were unable to dislodge enough of Aberaeron's top-order to deprive Aeron of a well deserved win, with 22 deliveries to spare. Hywel Rees (34), A Pritchard (24), Euryl Rees (19no), Simon Newlands (12no), Jenkinson (12).

Looking at the current table, Llandysul and Aberaeron have six points each, with Llandysul leading - having played one match fewer and with a far-superior net-run-rate ; while Llechryd and Aberporth are still looking to break their ducks!

12th June 2009

Week-3 Llandysul take control

This week, Llandysul CC went to the head of the The Teifi Valley Midweek 20-20 League - with a game in hand over second-place Aberaeron - as they took over 'Aeron's 100% record.

After winning the toss, and electing to bat on their home pitch at the school, Aberaeron's top order struggled against the pace of Llew Hughes (3-1-2-2) and accuracy of Arfon Jones (3-0-8-2), as 4 of the first 5 batsmen were dismissed without troubling the scorers.

The home team were indebted to a patient 36no from opener Jon Tuson, and supporting innings of 14 from Mark Grinzpan , and 9 from M. Phillips which brought their total up to 85 for 8 in their allocated 20 overs. The evergreen Mike Turner (taking a break from umpiring and groundsman duties) claimed 4 wickets as Aberaeron tried to increase the tempo.

Llandysul’s young openers Andrew Davies and Alex Vincent were dismissed for 8 apiece, before Carwyn Evans hit a majestic 40 before his retirement to put Llandysul in a strong position. Skipper Keith Jones (25no) and James Devonald (5no) took Llandysul to a comfortable 8 wicket victory in the 12th over. Hywel Rees and Simon Newlands took a wicket each for the home club.

Fixture-congestion prevented the match between Aberporth and Llechryd; however, rescheduling means that next week will see Aberporth hosting Llandysul on the Wednesday, followed by Llechryd on the Thursday.

4th June 2009

Week-2 Aberaeron make it two out of two

A close and free-scoring game between Aberaeron and Aberporth, saw both teams averaging over a run-a-ball for their full quotas of overs, with the result in the balance until the last few deliveries.

Aberaeron batting first, with contributions from Jon Tuson (35), Hywel Rees (23) and Mark Grinzpan (28), amassed a total of 137 for 8 ; Aberporth's key wicket-takers were Andy Gaunt (2-19) and Jim Duggan (3-22).

In reply, Andy Gaunt (42), Jedd Townsend (31) and Chris Townsend (21) kept the asking-rate within reach, but tight bowling from Hywel Rees - taking one wicket and conceding only 9 runs from his 4 overs - helped to restrict Aberporth to 127 for 5, giving Aeron the win by 10 runs.

Meanwhile . . at Llandysul, Llechryd - the visiting team - were invited to bowl first . . .

Llandysul's opening batsmen Meurig Jones (24) and Phil Jardine (11) shared an opening partnership of 34. Then Josh Ward, bowling spin, triggered a mini collapse, taking 3 for 15 off his 4 overs. Captain Keith Jones (17) and Llew Hughes (15) led the recovery to a respectable 103 for 9. Paceman Llew Hughes , picked up 3 early wickets to leave the visitors in trouble at 18 for 4, but a patient 24 from Richard Connolly stabilized the innings. Dan Thomas and Alex Vincent claimed 2 wickets each to leave Llechryd all out in the 18th over, with the home team winning by 37 runs.

28th May 2009

Week-1 Aberaeron take the early initiative

The weather may have been kind to the bank holiday weekend cricket fixture list; however, the new Teifi Valley Midweek 20-20 League – sponsored by Gwasg Gomer Press - did not escape unscathed, with Wednesday’s downpour preventing the opening match between Aberporth and Llandysul – both captains have agreed to reschedule the fixture.

It was left to Llechryd and Aberaeron to get the tournament underway at the Castell Malgwyn ground on Thursday.
With Llechryd batting first, the regular loss of wickets stopped any scoring momentum from being established, with sharp fielding from Aberaeron resulting in three run-outs and two stumpings. Llechryd were all out for 76 in the 19th over. Only Josh Ward (36) and Kevin Evans (16) reached double figures – Nick Jones taking 3 for 15, and Mark Grinzspan 3 for 22.

When Hywel Rees (20) and Euryl Rees (23) took Aberaeron’s reply total to 49 before the loss of their first wicket, there seemed to be little doubt about the final outcome; but four wickets within two overs from Llechryd captain Graham Keen (including a hat-trick), plus a brace from Kevin Evans, lifted Llechryd’s spirits in the overcast late-evening gloom; but Grinzspan (15) and Paul Hughes comfortably took Aberaeron past Llechryd’s total, with 19 deliveries and 3 wickets to spare.
Match Umpire:- Peter Ramsay

Teifi Midweek Cricket Revival

Four cricket clubs from Pembrokeshire’s northern border, and beyond, have teamed up, in order to provide more opportunities for players to get involved in local competitive midweek cricket – similar to the much-enjoyed Teifi League, played half a generation ago.

The clubs of Llandysul, Aberaeron, Aberporth and Llechryd will contest a total of twelve evening matches over the summer, with the popular 20-20 format.

To be known as The Teifi Valley Midweek 20-20 Cricket League, and with sponsorship from GWASG GOMER PRESS, the final league positions will determine the set-up of a Play-Off Finals Day, to take place at Llandysul on Sunday 26th July.

The League fixtures start on Wednesday 27th May, when Aberporth take on Llandysul, with Llechryd hosting Aberaeron on Thurs 28th.

PembrokeshireSport.co.uk will have results and reports of the competition throughout the summer.

Competition Rules for the Teifi Valley Midweek 20-20 League.

1. Each league match shall consist of 1 innings of 20 overs per team.
2. The normal Rules of Cricket will apply (with regard to interpretation of no-balls and wides etc etc..).
3. All matches will commence at 6:30pm sharp; any team not ready to toss at 6:25pm will lose the toss.
4. No bowler may bowl more than 4 overs.
5. A batsmen reaching 40 runs will retire, but may return if all other wickets are taken.
6. Two points will be awarded for a team winning a league match
7. One point will be awarded to each team in the event of a tie, no result or abandoned match.
8. Any match not possible to complete will be a “no result”.
9. Matches abandoned before the commencement of any play may be rearranged, by mutual consent of the teams involved.
10. If scores end level, the match will be a tie, irrespective of wickets lost.
11. Any team forfeiting a match will be deducted one point ; two points will be awarded to the non-offending team
12. Any team taking part in a match must field a minimum of eight players. No player may take part unless they will be aged 13 or over by the 1st September of the year of the competition.
13. If 2 teams have the same number of points, their league position will be determined by Net-Run-Rate.
(A team's net-run-rate is calculated by deducting from the average-runs-per-over scored by that team, the average-runs-per-over scored against that team. In the event of a team being ALL-OUT in LESS than its full quota of overs, the calculation of its net-run-rate shall be based on the FULL quota of overs to which it would have been entitled; and not on the number of overs in which the team was dismissed. Only those matches played to a conclusion will count for the purpose of net-run-rate calculations.)
14. Disputes will be ruled upon by a Committee of four persons, composed of one member delegated from each affiliated club.
15. League matches will be umpired by players from the participating teams, or by officers from the club(s).
16. Within 24 hours of a league match’s conclusion (or abandonment), the home team captain will inform a delegated Results Coordinator of the result details ; this information is to include:- the result ; each team’s runs, wickets and overs used ; the three (or more) best performances from each innings. This information may be conveyed by phone or email.
17. The Competition will conclude with a Play-Off & Finals Day, detailed arrangements for which will be decided be the Committee.
18. The Committee will endeavour to engage neutral umpires for the Play-Off & Finals Day - funds and umpire-availability permitting.