News / Results Archive

2004

16th December - new Somerset tour

Simon Rawson is organising a new tour for next season. We’re hoping to play four games near the Dorset/Somerset border in the second week of July.

You can find full details here on a page that will be updated as arrangements are confirmed.

4th December - Nets at Lord’s

Now’s your chance if you want to perfect that doosra or work on your slice over gully. We have ten 1 hour sessions booked at the Lord’s indoor school from early Feb.

The dates are: Feb 2 & 16; March 2, 8, 16, 23 & 30: April 6, 13 & 20. All at 7pm and all Wednesdays, except March 8 which is a Tuesday.

To book places, contact Andrew Short.

20th November - News from the dinner

The dinner was a great success. Glaisters came up trumps with food, service and atmosphere. Many thanks to Patrick Allen and Simon Rawson for organising.

The three end of season awards were presented:

Performance of the season to Simon Cleobury for his 160 not out at Blackheath, which equalled the highest ever individual score by a Jester.

Most Jester-like performance to Fred Price for long distance cycling exploits on the Isle of Wight.

The Michael Meyertrophy for big hitting to Simon Rawson for the second fifty of his hundred against National Physical Laboratory - scored in only 14 balls.

All committee members were re-elected, with Andrew Short taking over as Hon Secretary from Simon Rawson.

Simon Rawson announced he is hoping to organise a tour next July to the Dorset/Somerset borders near Crewkerne.

Simon Cleobury will be organising a pre-season get-together for match managers, probably in March.

1st October - AGM & Dinner

These take place on Friday 19th November at Glaister’s in Chelsea. Full details here.

12th September - Our season record

With all games now played, the final record for the season is: won 6, drawn 7, lost 6, cancelled 5. A good recovery after a poor May and June.

12th September - Victory at Amersham

A good win by 52 runs at Amersham’s lovely, rural  ground rounded off the season in style.

Our 188-9 was a solid performance against a young Amersham side who bowled tightly and fielded with great athleticism. Joe Phelan, Tim Dutton and I. Ragbagliata all made it into the 30s.

We also bowled tightly, and - by our standards - the fielding also bordered on the athletic. Notably Will Drake’s direct-hit run out from mid-wicket. Paul Cassidy and Tony Duckett did early damage, Noddy bowled a long containing spell, and Syed Karrar picked up most wickets (4-11). Skipper Simon Rawson did his bit for team morale with a couple of highly entertaining overs.

And ten minutes after the game finished the rain tipped down. How symbolic.

5th September - Roehampton

Simon Cleobury returned to form with 102 not out as we had the better of a draw against Roehampton. We declared at 212-4 and they finished on 158-7.

29th August - Maidenhead & Bray

We came second on what was a very tricky pitch after August’s rain. Many deliveries kept low, some bounced alarmingly - but none came onto the bat.

We bowled well to dismiss them for 158, putting the ball in the right place and taking our catches. Eddie Fulbrook took four wickets. But with no bowler above medium pace we feared quicker bowling might do more damage in the conditions.

And we were right. Our top order was blown away by an impressive opening attack who skidded the ball through at considerable pace and also found extravagant movement. 8-4 became 20-6 and the record books were consulted for Jesters lowest scores. Fortunately the seventh wicket pair dug in to take us to 80, Paul Durban’s 38 an exceptional innings in the circumstances. We finally crept to 104 all out, not a bad recovery.

15th August - Middleton Stoney

There will be a rush to play this fixture next year so book your place early! It’s a pretty spot in the grounds of an Oxfordshire country house; the opposition are a pleasant bunch playing only Sunday, friendly cricket; and the catering is first class, with an excellent tea and post-match Bar-B-Q.

The cricket was also highly competitive. Robbie Hudson and Tony Withers put us in a strong position with an excellent half-century each, only for wickets to tumble as we tried to accelerate on what was a slow pitch after rain earlier in the week. Scampering by the tail took us to 185-8 at tea. A good but not formidable total.

Tight opening spells by Adnan Mohammed and John Murphy allowed spin twins Nick Mumby and Andrew Short to capitalise - with the aid of some spectacular boundary catching. But big hitting by all the Middleton Stoney batsman kept them in the hunt. With ten to win off the last over, Adnan was recalled in the gloom and the match saved.

For those interested in Jesters history, the conversation in the bar afterwards was as fascinating as the game itself. We discovered that the Middleton Stoney club president was an Old Pauline, late 1930s vintage, who knew many of those involved in the early history of the Jesters. In particular he was able to tell us stories about Pat Cotter, the demon wicket-taker of that era (and England croquet captain), who was his house master at St. Paul’s.

8th August - Ashtead

Last wicket pair Dave Hancock and John Gale held out for a dozen overs to secure a draw. Ashtead’s 250-odd (including a century from their New Zealand pro) was probably too many. Our reply ended at 160-9

5th August - Cuckfield

As ever this was a highly enjoyable day for all concerned. All the more so as a massive thunderstorm after lunch flooded the ground, threatening to ruin the game. However a magnificent effort by the Cuckfield groundsman meant play resumed at 5pm.

Resuming at their lunch score of 70-4, Cuckfield quickly knocked up 200 against Jesters spinners flighting the wet ball. The bowlers run ups remained treacherous for the rest of the game, so spinners dominated our innings as well. We eventually made it home by 3 wickets in the penultimate over, everyone contributing.

One notable incident was umpire Robin Atkins’ full length dive as he slipped in the tricky conditions. It will be one the season’s larger dry cleaning bills.

With the news that we beat Horsham convincingly, that makes three wins in row.

2nd August - Epic match at Headley

We beat Headley by 2 runs in a classic Jesters match with a great finish and the usual collection of bizarre incidents. At tea our 254-3 (Will Drake 93) seemed more than enough. But an awesome hundred from their opener soon put us in our place. Once he was dismissed we worked steadily through their side although they always had plenty of time to score the runs. The ninth wicket fell with them two short. Two nerve-shredding maiden overs followed before the number 11’s stumps were well and truly demolished.

Many thanks to Will Drake who took over as match manager for this game. And also many thanks to the several medics he recruited to play - all distinguished themselves and we hope to see them again. You can read Will’s account of the game here.

20th July - Epsom

Our new fixture at Epsom ended in defeat by 20 runs in a 40 overs a side game. Tony Withers’ half century was the Jesters’ highlight.

15th July - Mud, mud, glorious mud

Thanks to an artificial strip and near-certifiable optimism we managed to play at Highgate when the rest of London was under water. And we won - so congratulations to all those who braved the elements. One Jester confessed he was muddier than ever on a rugby pitch.

10th July - Cleobury equals scoring record

Simon Cleobury’s 160 not out at Blackheath equalled the club record for an individual innings. He joins John Bertin in the record books, John’s 160 scored against London University in 1960. Congratulations Simon!

Sadly we still lost. Our 240-4 was made to look totally inadequate by an aggressive Australian who made the most of gaps in the field created by last minute drop outs that had reduced us to nine men. Still, those few of us who saw Simon’s marvellous innings will remember it long after the result has faded into the mists of time.

17th June - Rawson runs riot

Simon Rawson starred in an exciting one wicket defeat against the National Physical Laboratory. We totalled 229-7, Simon scoring 102 (the second 50 of which came in only 14 - yes fourteen - balls) and Andrew Short 86. Once we dismissed a classy opener for 124 we worked steadily through their side, only for the 70 year old (at least) no. 11 to reach the crease with the scores level and score the winning run. Oh yes... Simon also took 5 wickets (including the classy opener). A good day at the office Mr Rawson.

13th June - Twenty/20 first

The Jesters played their first ever match under Twenty/20 rules this afternoon, losing narrowly by 9 runs at Merrow (144 chasing 153). Unfortunately this game was only possible because a glamorous Jesters batting line up had amassed only 61 earlier in the day and lost the main match by nine wickets. Still, the match manager reports we did valient service in the bar afterwards.

29th May - Jesters v. Cricket Society

This game, originally scheduled for Sunday 4th July, has been cancelled.

26th May - Isle of Wight weekend

Thanks to Simon Cleobury for organising this enjoyable tour. We beat Brighstone by 9 wickets and narrowly lost a 40 overs game to a strong Ventnor side. Find out who starred and who nearly did here.

25th May - Recent games

The games against Broadhalfpenny Brigands and The Honourable Artillery Company were both drawn - with Jesters last wicket pairs holding out gallantly in both games. You can read an account of the heroics here.

2nd May - Murphy’s Magdalene magic!

Inspired bowling saw John Murphy rip through the Magdelene College Cambridge lower order. Five wickets in three overs included a hat-trick and the dismissal of the opposition’s top scorer. A “plasticine” pitch after heavy rain prevented a positive result, despite Adnan Mohammed’s 14 ball 37. Full scores here.

28th April - cliff-hanger at Hurlingham

The season began with an exciting finish at Hurlingham. We scored 265-8 against a strong attack, Fred Price (69) and Paul Durban (60) both batting beautifully. With three balls remaining they required 11 to win with the facing batsman having smote several sixes. A brilliant stumping by Robbie Hudson off Adnan Mohammed then saved the day and the game was drawn. Full scores here.

2nd April - Good Luck in Antigua!

Brian Pote-Hunt’s Jesters tourists leave for Antigua on Good Friday. They will play four games - including a day/nighter - and catch a couple of days of the 4th Test. We wish them all the best!

2nd April - Isle of Wight weekend

We’ve arranged two fixtures on the Isle of Wight over the weekend of 22/23 May: village side Brighstone on the Saturday and leading club side Ventnor on the Sunday. Accomodation has been arranged for those who’d like to make a weekend of it. You’ll play at one of the country’s most extraordinary cricket grounds: the Ventnor ground is in a huge bowl with the boundary around the top of the bowl.

Tempted? Full details are here>>>.

1st January - nets at Lord’s

Nets start on January 21st and run through to mid-April. This year they take place on Wednesday evenings at 7pm.

Dates are: Jan 21st; Feb 4th & 18th; March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st; April 7th & 14th.

To book places, please contact Andrew Short.

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