Despite the unpredictable weather over the weekend plenty of cricket got played on both Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday 07 June 2025
TMVCC 1st XI – Narrow Loss in a Thriller!
In a game that went down to the wire, **Trafford Metrovicks CC 1st XI** fell just **3 runs short** against **Cheadle Hulme Ladybridge CC** in a tense encounter on Saturday.
**Cheadle Hulme Ladybridge posted 186/7 (45 overs)**, with standout bowling from **Faisal Khan (3/33)** and **Mohammed Saqib (3/40)** who kept things tight throughout.
In reply, **TMVCC 1st XI managed 183/8 in 45 overs**, with a fighting 50 from **Mohammed Umer**, well-supported by **Zia Qureshi’s 46** and **Saqib’s quick 25
Despite a solid middle-order effort, we just couldn’t get over the line in the final few overs. Huge credit to the lads for a disciplined chase and for keeping the contest alive till the last ball.
Still lots of positives to take forward as we build momentum this season.
In a game that went down to the wire, **Trafford Metrovicks CC 1st XI** fell just **3 runs short** against **Cheadle Hulme Ladybridge CC** in a tense encounter on Saturday.
**Cheadle Hulme Ladybridge posted 186/7 (45 overs)**, with standout bowling from **Faisal Khan (3/33)** and **Mohammed Saqib (3/40)** who kept things tight throughout.
In reply, **TMVCC 1st XI managed 183/8 in 45 overs**, with a fighting 50 from **Mohammed Umer**, well-supported by **Zia Qureshi’s 46** and **Saqib’s quick 25
Despite a solid middle-order effort, we just couldn’t get over the line in the final few overs. Huge credit to the lads for a disciplined chase and for keeping the contest alive till the last ball.
Still lots of positives to take forward as we build momentum this season.
TMVCC 2nd XI – Thrilling Win by 1 Wicket!
In one of the most nerve-wracking finishes of the season, **Trafford Metrovicks CC 2nd XI held their nerve to claim a **1-wicket win** against **Northwich CC** in a tense away fixture!
Northwich CC: 117/8 (40 overs)
Our bowlers were on point with a superb team effort:
Deepankar Gahloth: 10-3-37-3*** **Siva Prasad: 10-3-25-2*** **Rizwan Baig: 1
Sunday 08 June 2025
0-3-22-2***Raghav Nagaraju: 10-2-28-1**We kept the pressure on throughout, picking up regular wickets and not letting them get away at any stage.
TMVCC: 121/9 (37.5 overs, target 118)
Chasing a modest target proved anything but easy, as we were reduced to **41/6** early on. But key contributions kept us alive:
* **Sandeep Prasad anchored the innings with 31 (38)*** **Sai Dubasi chipped in with a crucial 17 (28)*** **Steve Warner played a steady knock of 13 (31) in the early overs*** **Mohan Natarajan added a valuable 14 (53) during a rebuilding phase*** **Rizwan Baig added a quick 10 (12) in the lower middle order
Finally, a cool-headed finish by **Dheeraj Gahloth (9*)*\* and **Raghav Nagaraju (4*)*\* sealed the deal in the 38th over — winning it with **just 1 wicket remaining**!
An incredible show of determination and team spirit — proud of the fight the 2s put up today!
Sunday 08 June 2025
ASHTON-ON-MERSEY CC WON BY 11 RUNS
Trafford Metrovicks CC - 3rd XI 122 / All out (36.4) 2pts Vs 10pts Ashton-on-Mersey CC - 3rd XI 133 / 6 (41.0)
ASHTON-ON-MERSEY CC WON BY 11 RUNS
Trafford Metrovicks CC - 3rd XI 122 / All out (36.4) 2pts Vs 10pts Ashton-on-Mersey CC - 3rd XI 133 / 6 (41.0)
TRAFFORD METROVICS CC WON BY 78 RUNS
Davenham CC - 3rd XI 105 / 9 (26.0) Revised Target 184 from 32.0 overs 2pts Vs 12pts Trafford Metrovicks CC - 4th XI 223 / 8 (36.0)
Dates for the Diary
June 20th - Friday - Watch opening game of British Lions Tour vs Argentina in Dublin in the Clubhouse at Trafford MV. Touch Rugby beforehand at 6.30pm - all welcome.
Monday - Social Touch Rugby 7.00pm - New Players Welcome speak to Squidge for info or message Wilf - NEXT SESSION IS MONDAY JUNE 16TH
Wednesday - Walking Rugby for Over 50's and newcomers to the game - 6.30pm - New Players welcome. CURRENTLY BEING PLAYED AT ASHTON ON MERSEY PARK UNTIL JUNE 18TH WHEN WE RETURN TO TMV. Contact wilfdooley@virginmedia.com
Saturday - Social Touch Rugby 9.00am - THIS SATURDAY BEING PLAYED AT ASHTON ON MERSEY PARK. New Players aged 12 years and above welcome Contact Wilf Dooley 07771 913994
July 26th - Saturday - £45 Ticket price includes discounted ticket in the Tattersall enclosure and return coach trip. Please note - late booking increases the chance of ticket price increase the closer to race day due to dynamic ticket pricing at Chester races contact Jamie Butler or mensrugby@tmvrfcc.co.uk
August 9th - Saturday - TMV's very own 'Star's In Their Eyes' - Tonight Matthew who are You going to be ?????
August 22nd - Friday - Club Golf Day - See details on separate post.
September 12/13th - Friday/Saturday - South Of The River 2025 Beer Festival - Save the Dates for a great TMV event. Volunteers needed to help in planning / setting up and for the event days themselves. Please message Wilf if you would be willing help out. Desktop design skills for producing Program / Tickets and Posters would be a great help - Thanks in anticipation. Also event and barrel sponsor's required please contact wilfdooley@virginmedia.com if you want to be part of a great event.
