Cricket, 2007

The 2007 cricket season in summary

Played	14
Won	11
Lost	3
Abandoned	5

Statistics for the 2007 season

Pupil	Stats
Batting
Joe Smith	566 runs @ 51.5
Tom Rossiter	308 runs @ 38.5
Ed Sharp	360 runs @ 36
Sam Smith	306 runs @ 30.6
Justin Williams	229 runs @ 25.4
Harry McDowell	233 runs @ 21.2
Bowling
Matt Weeks	94 overs, 261 runs, 26 wkts @ 10.0
Sam Smith	110 overs, 411 runs, 26 wkts @ 15.8
Harry McDowell	47 overs, 231 runs, 12 wkts @ 19.3
Ed Sharp	99 overs, 431 runs, 15 wkts @ 28.7
Will Denford	69 overs, 292 runs, 9 wkts @ 32.4

Colours awards

1st XI Full Colours	Joe Smith
	Harry McDowell
	Ed Sharp (2006)

1st XI Rep Colours	Matt Weeks
	Ben Barton
	Sam Lockwood
	Tom Rossiter
	Tom Woodruff (2006)
	Sam Smith (2006)
	Will Denford (2006)
	Justin Williams (2006)

Season report

Overall this has been an extremely successful season with many notable team performances as well as some fine individual contributions. This team has shown a determined and spirited approach, not only to matches but in practice too. The atmosphere amongst the squad is always positive and the desire and passion to improve as individuals is evident for all to see. The captain, Joe Smith, has led from the front in terms of his tactical awareness on the field and his own personal performance. He expects the best at all time from his players and this has led to high standards of performance in the field, a team spirit of support for each other and the will for all team mates to succeed.

There were four particular matches that stood out during the season. Millfield was a big game for us and the battling Ed Sharp displayed an abundance of character in his knock of 125. His last 50 runs or so was a festival of stroke play and his partnership with Harry McDowell, who played magnificently for 64, put us in a position just out of Millfield’s reach. (Harry completed a fine all round performance with figures of 4 for 47). The MCC provided strong opposition for us and a high quality innings of 138* from Joe Smith held our innings together when we were losing wickets at the other end. We bowled and fielded well to earn a fine victory. A fine batting display on a difficult wicket at Exeter was another highlight. Joe Smith (50), Tom Rossiter (73*) and Sam Smith (81) were the main contributors. Our bowling was equally impressive with Matt Weeks doing most of the damage with 3 for 18. Finally, the last match of the season, at King’s College. Defending only 160 in 40 overs, we fielded with a great deal of spirit and passion, backed up by a fine bowling performance of 5 for 14 from Ed Sharp. This ensured we ended our campaign on a well deserved high.

There were a number of other excellent all round team efforts against the likes of Exeter, King’s Bruton, West Buckland, Wellington, Clifton College and Wells Cathedral although we came unstuck against the strength of Taunton and Sherborne. It is against these teams we must be able to raise our game and learn from our mistakes – an aim for future seasons.

The likes of Tom Rossiter, Sam Smith and Justin Williams all displayed their considerable talents with the bat throughout the season but must now look to become more consistent and complete players. With the ball, spinners Matt Weeks and Ed Sharp proved to be an excellent spin combination with Matt finishing the season as joint top wicket taker with Sam Smith (26 wickets a piece). Will Denford ended the season on a high with some fine spells of seam bowling and Sam Lockwood, keeping wicket for the majority of the season, did a fine job. Tom Woodruff and Ben Barton (the old men of the side) were committed and vital team members throughout the season. Tom Boxall and Richard Longstreet featured on occasions and the likes of Harry McDowell, Barney Loader, James Durban, Freddie Gabbitass and Cameron Grainger all had opportunities and showed they are quality cricketers for the future. With plenty of outstanding players currently in years 9 and 10, all bodes well for the ongoing strength of cricket at Blundell’s.

I have very much enjoyed being part of this enthusiastic, talented and entertaining squad of players this season. They have done themselves proud and their achievements have been outstanding. Thanks must go to Mr Gabbitass for his expertise and tireless energy he gives to all players and the support he provides for me. Also my appreciation goes to Mr Gordon for all his hard work behind the scenes organising the fixtures, travel etc and Bianca for scoring. Looking forward to the 2008 season already!

RJT

Captain of Cricket:

1st XI Results

Opposition	Result	Batting	Bowling
Filton Academy	Won by 7 wkts	164 for 3 E Sharp 60	162 for 7 S Smith 3-21
Millfield 2s	Won by 11 runs	231 for 6 E Sharp 125 Ha McDowell 64	220 for 9 Ha McDowell 4-47 S Smith 2-52
Wellington School	Won by 7 wkts	112 for 3 T Rossiter 79*	111 All out S Smith 4-14 M Weeks 4-21
Taunton School	Lost by 120 runs	168 All out J Smith 49	288 for 5
King's Taunton 20/20	Won by 26 runs	196 T Rossiter 66 J Smith 45	170
Taunton School 20/20	Lost by 10 wkts	89	90 for 0
MCC	Won by 15 runs	262 for 9 J Smith 138*	247 All out S Smith 3-62 M Weeks 3-33
Exeter School	Won by 180 runs	274 for 6 dec S Smith 81 J Smith 50 T Rossiter 50*	94 All out M Weeks 3-18
Devon Dumplings	Lost by 54 runs	207 All out IRD 2-16!	261 for 3 F Gabbitass 2-46
West Buckland	Won by 4 wkts	90 for 6	89 All out E Sharp 3-38 T Rossiter 3-19
Cardiff Eagles	rained off
Sherborne	Lost by 148 runs	79 All out	227 for 8
Royal Marines	Won by 119 runs	247 for 4 J Williams 115	128 All out S Smith 4-17 B Loader 3-22
KEVICs	rained off
Clifton College	Won by 24 runs	206 for 4 E Sharp 76 J Smith 64	182 All out W Denford 3-23
Clifton (S Africa)	rained off
Well's Cathedral	Won by 105 runs	191 for 6 J Smith 101	86 All out B Loader 4-27
Queen's Taunton	Canc'
King's Taunton	Won by 44 runs	160 Ha McDowell 33 T Rossiter 33	116 All Out E Sharp 5-14 M Weeks 3-23

Results - 'A' Teams

Opposition	2nd	U16	U15A	U14A	U13A	U12A
Millfield B/As	Lost	Lost by 4 wkts	Lost by 6 wkts	Won by 112 runs
Netherlands U15s				Lost by 3 wkts
Wellington School	Canc by W'Sch		Won by 144 runs	Won by 10 wkts
Taunton School	Won by 6 wkts	Lost by 9 wkts	Lost by 7 wkts	Won by 169 runs
Mount House					Lost by 2 wkts	Won by 52 runs
King's Hall					Lost by 2 wkts	Won by 5 runs
King's Bruton U15				Won by 8 wkts
Exeter School (Cup)			Won by 38 runs	Won by 184 runs
Exeter School	Won by 67 runs		Won by 66 runs		Won by 50 runs	Lost by 5 wkts
Uffculme (Cup)		Won by 40 runs		Won by 105 runs
King's Ottery 20/20			Won by 130 runs
Okehampton (Cup)			Won by			Won by 9 wkts
Plymouth College 20/20			Won by 64 runs		Won by 78 runs	Won
St Peter's, Exeter			Won by 129 runs	Won by 105 runs
West Buckland				Won by 165 runs	Lost by 63 runs
Churston (Devon Cup, semi-final)				Won by 148 runs
Clifton College				Won by 5 Wkts
Sherborne			Won by 24 runs
Well's Cathedral			Won by 78 runs

Results - 'B' Teams

Opposition	Development Squad	U15B	U14B	U13B	U12B
St Peter's A			Lost by 6 Wkts		Won by 1 wkt
Millfield C/B			Tied
Taunton School			Lost by 26 runs
Exeter School					Won by 13 runs
Plymouth College					Won by 68 runs
Guernsey U15	abandoned
Guernsey U17	Lost by 8 wkts
Portsmouth GS 20/20	Won by 39 runs
Portsmouth GS 20/20	Won by 6 Wkts
Wellington School			Won by 8 Wkts
Uffculme School A			Lost by 15 runs
Shebbear A			Lost by 34 runs
Clifton College			Lost by 220 runs

Opposition	50's	100's	5 Wickets
Filton Academy	E Sharp 60
Millfield	Ha McDowell 64 Hu McDowell 50	E Sharp 125
Netherlands	F Gabbitass 61*
Wellington School	T Rossiter 79* M Kvesic 88*	Hu McDowell 101*
Taunton School	A Christie 85 J D'Cruz 85	Hu McDowell 100*
King's Taunton	T Rossiter 66
Mount House	C Watson 50
MCC		J Smith 138*
Exeter School	S Smith 81 J Smith 50 T Rossiter 50* T Ricketts 53 Z Bess 64 A Christie 55		H Folland 6-10
Eggbuckland (Cup)	H Folland 86
Plymouth College	J Baughan 54
West Buckland	N Menheneott 54 J Lilly D'Cruz 53
King's Ottery	Hu McDowell 88* H Loader 57*		T Lett 6-7
King's Bruton	Z Bess 67*
Royal Marines		J Williams 115
Clifton College	E Sharp 76 J Smith 64
Wells Cathedral		J Smith 101

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