COUNTIES CRICKET Bucks fizz in final against Devon

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Created on Tuesday, 05 September 2023 18:23

Last Updated on Tuesday, 05 September 2023 23:00

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Written by PAUL BOLTON National Counties Cricket correspondent

Buckinghamshire wrapped up their first Durant Cricket National Counties Championship since 2009 with a record-breaking 550 runs victory over Devon in the final at West Bromwich Dartmouth. 

The victory was the largest by runs margin in the history of the Championship, which began in 1895, although the previous record of 411 runs was set by Bedfordshire against Hertfordshire just two weeks ago. 

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COUNTIES CRICKET Sharma century boosts Bucks

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Created on Tuesday, 05 September 2023 00:34

Last Updated on Tuesday, 05 September 2023 00:34

Published on Tuesday, 05 September 2023 00:34

Written by PAUL BOLTON National Counties Cricket correspondent

Aadi Sharma’s superb maiden century put Buckinghamshire in control of the Durant Cricket National Counties Championship final against Devon at West Bromwich Dartmouth. 

The 17-year-old, who is on Northamptonshire’s Academy, made 115 from 153 balls in an innings of class and maturity that helped Buckinghamshire turn a handy first innings lead of 67 into an imposing one of 393 by the end of the second day. 

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KJM SPORT REPORT Saltash United 4 Wellington AFC 1

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Created on Monday, 04 September 2023 13:14

Last Updated on Monday, 04 September 2023 13:36

Published on Monday, 04 September 2023 13:15

Written by KEVIN MARRIOTT Cornwall football's touchline ace

A week is a long time in football. Before Saturday, Saltash had lost their first five Western League games of the campaign.

Move forward seven days and the Ashes have bagged four points from two league games, a midweek 1-1 draw at Brixham followed by this emphatic win at The Waterways Stadium.

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COUNTIES CRICKET FINAL Bowlers dominate on day one

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Created on Sunday, 03 September 2023 19:54

Last Updated on Monday, 04 September 2023 01:55

Published on Sunday, 03 September 2023 19:54

Written by PAUL BOLTON National Counties Cricket correspondent

Buckinghamshire’s bowlers led the fightback after their batters had collapsed on an eventful opening day of the Durant Cricket National Counties Championship final against Devon at West Bromwich Dartmouth. 

Buckinghamshire slumped from 121 for two in the final over before lunch to 185 all out in their first innings, a total that would have been more meagre had Conner Haddow (13) and Tom Weymes (16 not out) not added 33 for the last wicket. 

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SWPL EAST Axminster Town 1 Ivybridge Town 5

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Created on Sunday, 03 September 2023 16:24

Last Updated on Sunday, 03 September 2023 16:30

Published on Sunday, 03 September 2023 16:24

Written by GRAHAM HAMBLY football correspondent

Ivybridge Town have scored 12 goals in their last two games following an impressive 5-1 win at Axminster Town in the South West Peninsula League.

That followed a 7-0 thrashing of Stoke Gabriel and sees Ivybridge leading the East Division table with five wins and a draw from their first six fixtures.

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