Under the Gliders Webby lost the toss and we batted first with a hint of reversing the batting order after the openers Webby and Wayne (the new CBBC pairing) started to set a very respectable opening partnership of 65. Webby went in a way only Webby could with a series Read more…
After overnight rain we arrived in Banbury where things looked a little green, a good toss to win was promptly lost and we were invited to bat. Conditions were tough for the openers with the pitch playing lower than expected and the damp outfield not allowing full value unless the Read more…
The start of a new season A fresh season had now begun with a sense of optimism in the air, we had all netted well for the past few weeks and were ready for a challenge. Deddy batted first after losing the toss, it was not ideal as our other Read more…
We welcomed Sibford to the Windmill on a grey and drizzly day armed with a scouting report from our visitors’ win the previous day against Maids Moreton provided by our very own “double O” agent DB (we all know the day job is a front)… We lost the toss and Read more…
Minster Lovell III vs. Deddington, Sat 7th Aug 2021 Deddington kept pace with the current top three to keep our outside chances of promotion alive with a win over Minster Lovell 3. We arrived in Brize Norton with the sun shining but the forecast suggesting it wouldn’t last too long. Read more…
Deddington 2 v Shipton Under Wychwood 4 – 7th August 2021 I have played village cricket for over 50 years so nothing surprises me. Deddington 2 are 90 all out in 35.5 overs with only two recognized bowlers in the team. I sit having my tea contemplating the second innings. Read more…
Chesterton vs. Deddington 1’s, 24th July 2021 After a week of hot, sweaty and unrelenting sunshine we were due a welcome respite of inclement weather; and many expected Saturday to be a damp squib with the odd rumble of thunder. With a couple of bleary-eyed players arriving fashionably late (more Read more…
Westbury 3 vs. Deddington 1, 17th July. On the hottest day of the year so far we headed to Westbury with a few changes in the line-up. Despite missing some of our regular bowlers, skipper Rich won the toss (3 from 3 with his tails never fails call) and invited Read more…
Who is that Player??? A much-changed Deddington ”seconds” team travelled to Ascott-under -Wychwood on Saturday 10 July 2021 for the first leg of of the “double header” – reverse fixture next week. From the draft Tuesday team only six survived to match day due to various injuries and commitments and Read more…
Kidlington CC 3rd XI Vs Deddington CC 2nd XI With an earlier 12 o’clock start this week to prevent a clash with the England’s quarter final match with Ukraine, Deddington 2nd XI made their way to Kidlington. The toss was won by the skipper and he duly put Kidlington into Read more…