After planning to hold the annual cricket match on the astro following a long run of wet weather in Shebbear, the decision was made on Friday that it would be possible to prepare a wicket on Beckly Field and, thanks to Michael the groundsman, the 25-over match went ahead on grass. 

The College put the OSA in to bat first on what was understandably a slow, damp wicket and so it was surprising to all to see Edd Jones(52) and Dave Watkins(40) put on over 100 before the first wicket fell. Several more followed quite quickly and the College did well to restrict the OSA to a final total of 147-6. 

Unfortunately, the College lost last year’s man of the match Alfie Sealey earlier than they would have liked and despite excellent innings from Bajan opener Charlie Wood (47) (playing his first game in English conditions) and skipper Toby Shepherd-Blandy (28), the College were bowled out in the last over for 120. Jack Horwell took 4-7 in his five overs but man of the match went to Edd Jones for his 50 and 2-13. 

It was a well contested match played in a great spirit and quite remarkable sunny conditions and we look forward to another close encounter next year.