Thame 1st XI were in a strong position last Saturday, when the rain came down at league leaders Horspath. Having been struggling at 48-5 when put in to bat, Thame recovered well to 199 all out. Good contributions from Honey Garg (55,) and Matt MacDonald (36) helped Thame to a respectable target. In response, after 4 overs Horspath were 12-2 and well behind on the “duckworth lewis” rate, but the rain then prevented further play. Thame entertain Cookham Dean at home at Church Meadow this coming Saturday 28th
More frustration caused by the rain for Thame 2nds, as they dominated the first half of their home game against Abingdon Vale 2nds. Asked to bat on a slow track, Thame were faltering at 45 for 3, but then Guy Holmes (65 not out) and Ed Barnett (53 not out) came together in an excellent, unbroken partnership of 114, taking Thame up to 170 for 3 off 44 overs, when rain ended the match for the day. The 2nd XI travel to Kingston Bagpuize on Saturday.
With no league game last Saturday, the 3rds entertained an XI from Oxford and Bletchington Nondescripts on Sunday and managed to beat the occasional shower. Thame were put in and stuttered to 138 all out after only using 28 of their 35 overs. Tom Hook made 56 on debut, Sam Nicholls 29 and Jonathan Hook 24 not out. Salim took 4-31 off his 7 overs, including a hat-trick.
In reply, Thame kept their bowling tight initially, with Robbie Jackson leading the way (7-2-9-1), supported by Justin Avery (2 wickets) and Jonathan Hook (7-1-17-0). However,once the OBNCC openers were dismissed, the club’s overseas player came in and hit a quick-fire 54 to wrest the advantage, as they reached 142 for 5 after 30 overs. Thame 3rd XI entertain Buckingham 4ths on Saturday, at Lord Bills Upper School ground.
