Chiswick's 1st XI trounced by visiting Bagshot

Chiswick & Latymer Cricket teams suffer disappointing defeat

Chiswick & Latymer 1st XI were well beaten by at Bagshot, who now go to the top of division 2A of the Morrant Thames Valley League. Chiswick were bowled out for 140, a target reached by Bagshot in 24 overs without losing a wicket, Sohal Maqbool making 75 not out.

In a high scoring game at Whitton Park, the 2nd XI lost by six wickets to Maidenhead & Bray. Jay Dhillon followed his 179 last week with 178 this week, getting good support from Shibu Chacko (67) helping Chiswick reach a total of 370. Warren Parker scored 157 not out in Maidenhead & Bray’s reply as they reached the target with 6 overs to spare.

For the second time this season Chiswick 3rd XI and Eversley 2nd XI played out a thrilling draw. Needing a six off the last ball, Eversley only managed two, meaning that Chiswick gained valuable points in the race for promotion. Amrik Bhatia scored a hard hitting 113 and Bhavani Tomar scored an invaluable 64 not out batting at number 10. Meanwhile Chiswick 4th XI were well beaten by Datchet at Chiswick House.

Saturday – Morrants Thames Valley League

Div 2A: Chiswick & Latymer 1st XI 140 Bagshot 1st XI 142-0 (Sohail Maqbool 75*) Bagshot win by 10 wickets

Div 3B: Chiswick & Latymer 2nd XI 370 (Jay Dhillon 178, Shibu Chacko 67), Maidenhead & Bray 1st XI 374-4 (Warren Parker 157*) Maidenhead win by 6 wickets.

Div 5B: Chiswick & Latymer 3rd X1 288-9 (Amrik Bhatia 113, Bhavani Tomar 64*) Eversley 2nd XI 284-6 (Mike Morgan-Giles 88) Match Drawn.

Div 6B: Chiswick & Latymer 4th XI 125 Datchet 3rd XI 126-2 Datchet win by 8 wickets

July 19, 2006