WHATS HAPPENING THIS WEEK

Half way through another Cricket Season - into July and the fixtures come fast and furious.

This week its - Week 9 of the League Season - The 6th South West Tour - Under 11's Cup Semi-Final

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Hampshire County 2

Sat 2nd July - Flamingo vs Hythe 1st XI

2pm Start @ The Holt

Hythe 1st XI (15th) travel to Flamingo (17th) in a crunch game @ The Holt.

Skipper Matt Howe has shown faith in his players by selecting the same side that lost to St.Cross last week bar Rob Saunders who is unavailable. Mike Edwards returns.

Flamingo who finished 9th last year - like Hythe are having a tough time of it this time round winning only 2 of there 7 games played.

Last 3 Games

Flamingo two wins come against - Hurlsey Park (6 wkts) & Flamingo (9wkts) but they also lost to New Milton (6 wkts) & St.Cross (2 wkts).

Flamingo's batting has been slightly better than Hythe's but only two players have reached fifty. Flamingo's bowling points is the weakest in the division.

Last Seasons Result : Hythe 1st XI 185-6 (A.de Jager 83, T.Porter 40) Beat Flamingo 183 a/o (S.Wright 7-38) by 4 Wkts

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Hampshire South West 2

Sat 2nd July - Hythe 2nd XI vs Totton & Eling 3rd XI

@ Jones Lane

Game of the day in South West 2 - Hythe 2nd XI (3rd) after their excellent result at Cadnam last week - take on Totton & Eling (4th) @ Jones Lane.

Mike Bowman makes two changes - Lee Powell and Zac Millar come in for Luke Mills and Jon Weall.

T& E who won South West 3 last season have started well again this time round - winning 5 of their 7 games played.

Last 3 Games

T&E have also beaten New Milton (20 runs), Ringwood (68 Runs) and Swan Green (105 Runs) but lost to Milford on Sea (72 Runs)

Hythe have the best Batting Points average in the division whilst T&E have the best bowling

Last Time The Two Sides Played - Hythe 2nd XI 148 all out (S.Tongs 33, M.Bowman 17, W.Effeny 17, L.Mills 17) Lost to Totton & Eling III 180 all out (P.Stevens snr 4-44, I.White R.Moore 3-27, I.Prentice 2-60) by 32 Runs

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Hampshire South West 3

Sat 2nd July - Hythe 3rd XI vs Burley 2nd XI

2pm Start @ Thornberry Avenue

Hythe 3rd XI (11th) face Burley 2nd XI (4th) at Thornberry Avenue.

Hythe on the back of two wins face tough competition in Burley on Saturday.

Hythe are still without Skipper Tony North and also lose run scorer Nick Shrive for 3 weeks and Jack Knight-Owen. In there place comes the Mead brothers Sam and Josh.

Burley (who finished 15th last season) have had a good start to this season winning 5 of their 7 games.

Last 3 Games

Burley also beat Suttoners II's (5 Wkts), Boscombe (2 Wkts), Trojans (6 Wkts), Camelot (99 Runs)

Battings definately Burley's strength with no less than 6 batsman scoring fifties this season.

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Sun 3rd July - Hythe Sunday 2nd XI v Langley Manor

2pm Start @ Jones Lane

With majority of the senior players away on tour - Woodsy has set up a fixture at Jones Lane for the 2nd XI against a Langley Manor XI.

Sam Mead captains the Green Caps which consists a good blend of all four colts sides plus Woodsy and Super Kev.

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COLTS MATCHES THIS WEEK

Sunday 3rd July - 10.30am Start @ Jones Lane

Hythe Under 15's vs Fawley

Hythe Under 15's (7th) face the old rivals Fawley (10th) @ Jones Lane.

Fawley have a 1-4 record so far this term with their only win coming against New Milton 'B'

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Sunday 3rd July - 10.30am start @ Bashley Park

Bashley Rydal vs Hythe Under 11's

Hythe Under 11's (6th) travel to Bashley Rydal (5th) in the league on Sunday Morning.

Bashley have played 3 games so far - winning just one against Lymington

Woodsy will be hoping his side can get back to back victories after last weeks Fawley win.

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Monday 4th July - 6.30am start @ Jones Lane

New Forest Cup Semi-Finals

Hythe Under 11's vs Wellow & Plaitford

The first of two Semi-Finals for Hythe clubs sees Hythe Under 11's (6th in South Division) take on Wellow & Plaitford (8th in the 11 a side League) for a place in the New Forest Cup Final in September.

Don't read much into it but Wellow have lost all four league games played so far this season in the league. In the cup they beat OT's & Romsey in the Quarter Finals.

I'm sure they will sign up some rep lads before Monday.

Please Come along and support the Under 11's in their quest to get to the final - as the league refused our request to play this game after our tour which would have enabled the senior lads support the side.

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THE 6th SOUTH WEST TOUR

1 Fixtuee in Devon - 3 in Cornwall and 1 in Dorset

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Sunday 3rd July - 2pm Start

Whitchurch Wayfarers vs Hythe XI

Played at Whitchurch House

Hythe's second visit to Whitchurch who play in 'D' Division of the Devon League

The First XI are currently 9th in the table having drawn 2 and lost 3 this season

Their 2nd XI play in the B league of the 'D' Divions where they are currently 10th

Last Seasons Result : Whitchurch 165 for 6 (R.Last 2-32, M.Howe 2-49) Beat Hythe XI 163 for 7 (M.Edwards 45, A.de Jager 33, L.Mills 26) by 2 Runs

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Monday 4th July - 2pm Start

Menheniot & Looe vs Hythe XI

Played at Four gates Cricket Ground

Hythe's first visit to Cornish Club Menheniot & Looe recommended by Callington.

Menheniot have four senior league sides with the main side playing in Division 2 East where they currently stand 4th.

Their 2nd XI play in Division 3 where they are currently 9th.

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Tuesday 5th July - 2pm Start

Lanhydrock vs Hythe XI

Played at Lanhydrock House

Hythe's first visit to the beautiful setting of Lanhydrock recommended by Andy Jago at Brixham.

Everyone I speak to says lovely venue and there's a barbeque afterwards.

Lanhydrock play in Division 4 East of the Cornish League after being promoted this year. They are currently 5th with a 7-3 record so they are doing well.

Their 2nd XI play in Division 6 and are currently mid table.

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Wednesday 6th July - 2.30pm Start

Callington vs Hythe XI

Played at New Road

The game I guess everyone's that went on last years tour is looking forward too especially Bellie.

Great venue and fantastic clubhouse.

Callington are having good times at the moment - They currently lie top of the Cornish Premier and unbeaten.

Their other 3 sides all got promoted last year.

Last Seasons Fixture : Hythe XI 228 for 4 (E.Bell 102, R.James 55, T.Porter 31) Beat Callington 204 for 9 (R.Moore 3-47, M.Howe 2-17) by 24 Runs

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Thursday 7th July - 2.30pm Start

Wimbourne vs Hythe XI

Played at The Leeze

On the way home the final game of the tour sees the Green Caps re visit Wimbournes lovely new ground at the Leeze.

Wimbourne play every Thursday against touring sides using players from their 2nd and 3rd XI.

Wimbourne 1st XI play in the Dorset Premier League where they currently stand 6th. Surprising as they looked a decent side when a Hythe XI played their pre season. Thier 2nd XI play in division 2 and curently lie 7th

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Good Luck To All Our Teams This Weekend