24 July 2021
Records tumble at Williamfield
The Cambusdoon XI travelled to Stirling to take on Williamfield in what was a top versus bottom clash. Captain Ross Mitchell, returning after injury won the toss and elected to bat, but the innings did not get off to the best of starts losing Lewis Lilley with only five on the board and then Angus Craig at fifty. This brought the two inform batsmen Richard Borland and Jonny Baines to the crease and together they produced one of the highest 3rd wicket partnerships for the Cambusdoon XI putting on 205 before Borland was dismissed for 141. Baines then added another fifty with Ivan Craig (37) before he departed for 110, his first century for the club. Mitchell (37no) then continued the run onslaught as the innings finished on 399-9, the second highest score by the team in the league.
When Williamfield came out to bat they were quickly put to the sword by the youthful attack with Chris Hill ripping through the top order as he claimed 5-10 and Cameron Forsyth mopping up tail finishing with figures of 3-8 as the home team were skittled out for only 42 in 19.2 overs and give the Cambusdoon men victory by 357 runs, another record as they maintained their position at the top of the table.
Records tumble at Williamfield
The Cambusdoon XI travelled to Stirling to take on Williamfield in what was a top versus bottom clash. Captain Ross Mitchell, returning after injury won the toss and elected to bat, but the innings did not get off to the best of starts losing Lewis Lilley with only five on the board and then Angus Craig at fifty. This brought the two inform batsmen Richard Borland and Jonny Baines to the crease and together they produced one of the highest 3rd wicket partnerships for the Cambusdoon XI putting on 205 before Borland was dismissed for 141. Baines then added another fifty with Ivan Craig (37) before he departed for 110, his first century for the club. Mitchell (37no) then continued the run onslaught as the innings finished on 399-9, the second highest score by the team in the league.
When Williamfield came out to bat they were quickly put to the sword by the youthful attack with Chris Hill ripping through the top order as he claimed 5-10 and Cameron Forsyth mopping up tail finishing with figures of 3-8 as the home team were skittled out for only 42 in 19.2 overs and give the Cambusdoon men victory by 357 runs, another record as they maintained their position at the top of the table.
17 July 2021
Bowlers set up victory at Anniesland
The Cambusdoon XI travelled to New Anniesland looking to keep up their good run of form going against Glasgow Accies. With a number of players unavailable from last week, this meant a debut for David Baines jnr, who would join his brother Johnny and Dad in the starting XI.
Captain Steve Baker lost the toss and the Accies captain chose to bat first but Ivan Craig made them regret that decision taking a wicket with the second ball of the day. The Accies opener looking to hit the ball into the middle of next week only to find a thick edge and Dave Baines snr took a sharp catch at 2nd slip. Chris Hill opening from the other end was soon in the action taking a wicket with his 4th ball cleaning up the other opener with a beauty. A small partnership then developed between Dowers and young Duncanson-Ward before Craig picked up his second with a lovely slower ball and four balls later cleaned up the Accies captain.
Next over Chris Hill picked up his second with a superb catch by wicket keeper Richard Borland, a low one handed grab down to his right, to leave Accies struggling at 39-5 after only 10 overs. The father and son "Spin Twins", Dave Baines and Jonny Baines were then introduced and settled well into a nice rhythm and were unlucky not to take wickets in their first few overs. Accies had moved onto 61 before Dave got one passed the bat and bowled Kapila. In his next over he picked up Nicholas with a good catch from Cammy Forsyth at point. Craig was then re-introduced into the attack with skipper Baker looking to attack with 3 slips and a gully with young leg spinner Mikey Maxwell at the other end. Craig got his reward in the 24th over getting a caught and bowled, and next ball cleaning up the Accies number 10, stumps and bails everywhere. The hat trick ball was unsuccessful before father Angus Craig was unlucky not to hold onto a difficult chance at 3rd slip. Accies were all out soon though as a run out from Dave Baines ended the innings on 97 after 27.4 overs. Ivan Craig 5-28, Chris Hill 2-22 and Dave Baines 2-17.
Baker and Angus Craig opened the batting with the skipper smashing a four second ball through point and Craig doing the same, straight back over the bowlers head. Baker was then adjudged lbw in the 6th over which brought Borland to the crease. He continued his good form hitting two short balls to the boundary on the leg side before smashing two more to the cover boundary. Craig was next to go in the 11th over, bowled by a beauty of a delivery hitting the top of off stump to leave Cambusdoon on 36-2 as Jonny Baines joined Borland in the middle. With some good Accies bowling it was getting harder to score as the pitch being a bit two paced. Young left armer Paterson then got Borland to miss judge a pull shot and he was out for a run a ball 41 in the 20th over with 30 still needed for victory. Ivan Craig came in at 5 and hit some trademark cut shots for four before Jonny Baines joined in hitting a couple of short balls to the boundary as the win was sealed in the 25th over with Baines 24 not out and Craig 16 not out, keeping the at the top of the 2nd Division.
Bowlers set up victory at Anniesland
The Cambusdoon XI travelled to New Anniesland looking to keep up their good run of form going against Glasgow Accies. With a number of players unavailable from last week, this meant a debut for David Baines jnr, who would join his brother Johnny and Dad in the starting XI.
Captain Steve Baker lost the toss and the Accies captain chose to bat first but Ivan Craig made them regret that decision taking a wicket with the second ball of the day. The Accies opener looking to hit the ball into the middle of next week only to find a thick edge and Dave Baines snr took a sharp catch at 2nd slip. Chris Hill opening from the other end was soon in the action taking a wicket with his 4th ball cleaning up the other opener with a beauty. A small partnership then developed between Dowers and young Duncanson-Ward before Craig picked up his second with a lovely slower ball and four balls later cleaned up the Accies captain.
Next over Chris Hill picked up his second with a superb catch by wicket keeper Richard Borland, a low one handed grab down to his right, to leave Accies struggling at 39-5 after only 10 overs. The father and son "Spin Twins", Dave Baines and Jonny Baines were then introduced and settled well into a nice rhythm and were unlucky not to take wickets in their first few overs. Accies had moved onto 61 before Dave got one passed the bat and bowled Kapila. In his next over he picked up Nicholas with a good catch from Cammy Forsyth at point. Craig was then re-introduced into the attack with skipper Baker looking to attack with 3 slips and a gully with young leg spinner Mikey Maxwell at the other end. Craig got his reward in the 24th over getting a caught and bowled, and next ball cleaning up the Accies number 10, stumps and bails everywhere. The hat trick ball was unsuccessful before father Angus Craig was unlucky not to hold onto a difficult chance at 3rd slip. Accies were all out soon though as a run out from Dave Baines ended the innings on 97 after 27.4 overs. Ivan Craig 5-28, Chris Hill 2-22 and Dave Baines 2-17.
Baker and Angus Craig opened the batting with the skipper smashing a four second ball through point and Craig doing the same, straight back over the bowlers head. Baker was then adjudged lbw in the 6th over which brought Borland to the crease. He continued his good form hitting two short balls to the boundary on the leg side before smashing two more to the cover boundary. Craig was next to go in the 11th over, bowled by a beauty of a delivery hitting the top of off stump to leave Cambusdoon on 36-2 as Jonny Baines joined Borland in the middle. With some good Accies bowling it was getting harder to score as the pitch being a bit two paced. Young left armer Paterson then got Borland to miss judge a pull shot and he was out for a run a ball 41 in the 20th over with 30 still needed for victory. Ivan Craig came in at 5 and hit some trademark cut shots for four before Jonny Baines joined in hitting a couple of short balls to the boundary as the win was sealed in the 25th over with Baines 24 not out and Craig 16 not out, keeping the at the top of the 2nd Division.
10 July 2021
Victory against GHK to stay top of the league
The Cambusdoon XI maintained their position at the top of the table after a comfortable victory at home to GHK. The visitors won the toss and batted first but were kept in check by the young Cambusdoon attack who chipped away taking wickets and keeping the run rate down as they bowled the visitors out for 215. Robbie Walsh finishing with 4-42 and Chris Hill 3-35.
The Cambusdoon innings did not get of the best of starts losing Lewis Lilley early, but Callum Henderson (66) and last weeks hero Richie Borland (65) got the innings back on track before Matthew McClymont with an excellent 42 took them to the brink of victory, only for a mini collapse to give the home support a few nervous jitters, but captain for the day Steve Baker came to the crease and ‘guided’ his second ball to the third man boundary for four to seal the win.
Victory against GHK to stay top of the league
The Cambusdoon XI maintained their position at the top of the table after a comfortable victory at home to GHK. The visitors won the toss and batted first but were kept in check by the young Cambusdoon attack who chipped away taking wickets and keeping the run rate down as they bowled the visitors out for 215. Robbie Walsh finishing with 4-42 and Chris Hill 3-35.
The Cambusdoon innings did not get of the best of starts losing Lewis Lilley early, but Callum Henderson (66) and last weeks hero Richie Borland (65) got the innings back on track before Matthew McClymont with an excellent 42 took them to the brink of victory, only for a mini collapse to give the home support a few nervous jitters, but captain for the day Steve Baker came to the crease and ‘guided’ his second ball to the third man boundary for four to seal the win.
26 June 2021
Defeat at Motherwell
There was disappointment for the Cambusdoon XI as they lost their 100% record when they fell short in their run chase away to Motherwell. The home team batted first and were bowled out for 211, Cambusdoon not helped by having to field with only 10 players, losing Richie Borland who injured a finger attempting to take a catch and had to go to hospital, for almost 40 overs.
Their reply did not get off to the best of starts as they lost four early wickets, before Ross Mitchell (34) and Robbie Walsh (38) started to rebuild the innings, but once they departed followed by Steve Baker for 20 it was left to Borland who had returned from his trip to A & E to try and see them home, but with the required run rate increasing the task proved too much as they fell 21 runs short with Borland on 40 not out.
Defeat at Motherwell
There was disappointment for the Cambusdoon XI as they lost their 100% record when they fell short in their run chase away to Motherwell. The home team batted first and were bowled out for 211, Cambusdoon not helped by having to field with only 10 players, losing Richie Borland who injured a finger attempting to take a catch and had to go to hospital, for almost 40 overs.
Their reply did not get off to the best of starts as they lost four early wickets, before Ross Mitchell (34) and Robbie Walsh (38) started to rebuild the innings, but once they departed followed by Steve Baker for 20 it was left to Borland who had returned from his trip to A & E to try and see them home, but with the required run rate increasing the task proved too much as they fell 21 runs short with Borland on 40 not out.
19 June 2021
Cambusdoon maintain 100% record
The Cambusdoon XI maintained their 100% league record with a thrilling victory at home to Galloway. Batting first they posted a respectable total of 208-5, Johnny Baines top scoring with 92 not out and had good support from captain Ross Mitchell (36). After a solid start to the Galloway innings Dave Baines claimed three quick wickets including an excellent caught and bowled. But with experienced Pat Druce at the crease the visitors were still in the game, until Jake Woodhouse was introduced into the attack, and he took four quick wickets to seize control of the game for the home team, before Johnny Baines claimed the final wicket to give them victory by 32 runs.
Cambusdoon maintain 100% record
The Cambusdoon XI maintained their 100% league record with a thrilling victory at home to Galloway. Batting first they posted a respectable total of 208-5, Johnny Baines top scoring with 92 not out and had good support from captain Ross Mitchell (36). After a solid start to the Galloway innings Dave Baines claimed three quick wickets including an excellent caught and bowled. But with experienced Pat Druce at the crease the visitors were still in the game, until Jake Woodhouse was introduced into the attack, and he took four quick wickets to seize control of the game for the home team, before Johnny Baines claimed the final wicket to give them victory by 32 runs.
12 June 2021
Victory for Cambusdoon at Torrance House
A youthful and inexperienced Cambusdoon XI travelled to East Kilbride to take on Torrance House and returned with an excellent victory. The home team batted first and were bowled out for 163. Chris Hill the pick of the bowlers with 3-42. There were two wickets each for Dave Baines and Iyyaz Qasim.
In reply Cambusdoon lost Callum Henderson early, but a fifty partnership between teenagers Lewis Lilley (43) and Jake Woodhouse got the innings back on track and when Woodhouse departed captain Ross Mitchell (32) continued the recovery as they reached there target with four overs to spare.
Victory for Cambusdoon at Torrance House
A youthful and inexperienced Cambusdoon XI travelled to East Kilbride to take on Torrance House and returned with an excellent victory. The home team batted first and were bowled out for 163. Chris Hill the pick of the bowlers with 3-42. There were two wickets each for Dave Baines and Iyyaz Qasim.
In reply Cambusdoon lost Callum Henderson early, but a fifty partnership between teenagers Lewis Lilley (43) and Jake Woodhouse got the innings back on track and when Woodhouse departed captain Ross Mitchell (32) continued the recovery as they reached there target with four overs to spare.
5 June 2021
Comfortable victory in league opener
The Cambusdoon XI made it a double for the club as they gained revenge for defeat in the Pre-Season friendly with a comfortable seven wicket victory over Bothwell at Cambusdoon. The visitors lost the toss and were asked to bat and were soon in trouble as Ivan Craig continued his early season good form claiming 5-41 as Bothwell were bowled out for 122.
In reply Cambusdoon were always in control with the experienced Niall McCrossin (32) and David Johnstone (32no) along with the slightly more youthful Lewis Lilley (22no) seeing them home in only 23 overs.
Comfortable victory in league opener
The Cambusdoon XI made it a double for the club as they gained revenge for defeat in the Pre-Season friendly with a comfortable seven wicket victory over Bothwell at Cambusdoon. The visitors lost the toss and were asked to bat and were soon in trouble as Ivan Craig continued his early season good form claiming 5-41 as Bothwell were bowled out for 122.
In reply Cambusdoon were always in control with the experienced Niall McCrossin (32) and David Johnstone (32no) along with the slightly more youthful Lewis Lilley (22no) seeing them home in only 23 overs.
1 June 2021
Victory in local derby
On Tuesday night the Cambusdoon XI continued their strong start to preseason with a big win over local rivals St. Ninians in a T20 friendly at Henry Thow Oval.
Batting first Niall McCrossin dominated an opening stand of 154 going on to make a superb century with Ross Mitchell adding 38. Some late hitting from Davie Johnstone and Jonny Baines saw Ayr make 204/2.
Despite a few early missed chances Cambusdoon were always in control and St. Ninians finished 127/4. Ivan Craig the standout bowler with 1-11 from 4 overs and George Pilley and Bobby Lynch picking up the other wickets.
Victory in local derby
On Tuesday night the Cambusdoon XI continued their strong start to preseason with a big win over local rivals St. Ninians in a T20 friendly at Henry Thow Oval.
Batting first Niall McCrossin dominated an opening stand of 154 going on to make a superb century with Ross Mitchell adding 38. Some late hitting from Davie Johnstone and Jonny Baines saw Ayr make 204/2.
Despite a few early missed chances Cambusdoon were always in control and St. Ninians finished 127/4. Ivan Craig the standout bowler with 1-11 from 4 overs and George Pilley and Bobby Lynch picking up the other wickets.
30 May 2021
Hard fought victory for Development XI
A very youthful and inexperienced Development XI headed to East Kilbride on Sunday to take on Torrance House in a friendly. The home team batted first and were bowled out for 86. Cammy Forsyth taking 4-27 and two wickets each for Steve Baker and Johnny Woodhouse.
In reply the Cambusdoon batsmen also found scoring difficult but eventually reached their target when Dylan Neil hit the winning runs with five balls to spare.
Hard fought victory for Development XI
A very youthful and inexperienced Development XI headed to East Kilbride on Sunday to take on Torrance House in a friendly. The home team batted first and were bowled out for 86. Cammy Forsyth taking 4-27 and two wickets each for Steve Baker and Johnny Woodhouse.
In reply the Cambusdoon batsmen also found scoring difficult but eventually reached their target when Dylan Neil hit the winning runs with five balls to spare.
22 May 2021
Jefferson Stars in Cambusdoon Victory
The Cambusdoon XI were at home to Williamfield on Saturday. The game was originally to be their first League game of the season but could still go ahead with both teams being in Level 2 areas but no points would be awarded. Cambusdoon batted first and scored an impressive 326-4 with Lloyd Jefferson the star of the show with a superb 154 no, his first century for the club. He got excellent support from Callum Henderson (33) and Niall McCrossin (64).
The Williamfield reply got of to a solid start before Chris Hill was introduced to the attack and he quickly made an impact having opening batsman Geddes caught behind. A change at the other send saw Ivan Craig replace Matt Baines and he soon struck removing Cordener before ripping through the middle order, finishing with figures of 5-36 as the visitors were restricted to 145-9.
Cambusdoon 326-4
L Jefferson154no. N J McCrossin 64, C Henderson 33
Williamfield 145-9
I Craig 5-36
C Hill 2-19
Jefferson Stars in Cambusdoon Victory
The Cambusdoon XI were at home to Williamfield on Saturday. The game was originally to be their first League game of the season but could still go ahead with both teams being in Level 2 areas but no points would be awarded. Cambusdoon batted first and scored an impressive 326-4 with Lloyd Jefferson the star of the show with a superb 154 no, his first century for the club. He got excellent support from Callum Henderson (33) and Niall McCrossin (64).
The Williamfield reply got of to a solid start before Chris Hill was introduced to the attack and he quickly made an impact having opening batsman Geddes caught behind. A change at the other send saw Ivan Craig replace Matt Baines and he soon struck removing Cordener before ripping through the middle order, finishing with figures of 5-36 as the visitors were restricted to 145-9.
Cambusdoon 326-4
L Jefferson154no. N J McCrossin 64, C Henderson 33
Williamfield 145-9
I Craig 5-36
C Hill 2-19
May 2021
Cambusdoon v Bothwell
The visitors put Cambusdoon into bat and the home team got off to solid start thanks to some wayward bowling from the young Bothwell attack before Callum Henderson top edged a pull shot and was caught by the wicket keeper for 21. They then lost Matthew Cooper who pulled a muscle running a quick single and had to retire injured. They then lost further wickets before Richie Borland hit a rapid fifty before he chased a wide delivery and was caught at cover, leading to a mini collapse before late order flourish from Sadi Pali and Steve Baker saw the innings end on 204-7.
The Bothwell reply got off to flying start punishing any wayward bowling and reached their target for the loss of only two wickets thanks in the main to an unbeaten century from Nick Martin.
Cambusdoon v Bothwell
The visitors put Cambusdoon into bat and the home team got off to solid start thanks to some wayward bowling from the young Bothwell attack before Callum Henderson top edged a pull shot and was caught by the wicket keeper for 21. They then lost Matthew Cooper who pulled a muscle running a quick single and had to retire injured. They then lost further wickets before Richie Borland hit a rapid fifty before he chased a wide delivery and was caught at cover, leading to a mini collapse before late order flourish from Sadi Pali and Steve Baker saw the innings end on 204-7.
The Bothwell reply got off to flying start punishing any wayward bowling and reached their target for the loss of only two wickets thanks in the main to an unbeaten century from Nick Martin.
28 July 2018
Cambusdoon XI win at Torrance House
An inexperienced Cambusdoon XI recorded an excellent victory away to Torrance House. Put into bat in a match reduced to 40 overs after delayed start due to early morning rain they lost Matthew Baines early, but a stand of 98 between Robbie Henderson (36) and Matthew Cooper with his first senior fifty took them to 113-1 before a batting collapse saw them eventually bowled out for 150. In reply Torrance House were in early trouble as opening bowlers Matthew Baines and Nari Bhandari both struck early to reduce them to 12-4 before they made a slight recovery only for Dipesh Kharel to rip out the middle order. Bhandari and Baines then returned to each claim a further wicket before an excellent piece of fielding from Robbie Henderson claimed the run out to seal the victory, Baines finished with figures of 4-14, Kharel 3-21 and Bhandari 2-34.
Cambusdoon XI win at Torrance House
An inexperienced Cambusdoon XI recorded an excellent victory away to Torrance House. Put into bat in a match reduced to 40 overs after delayed start due to early morning rain they lost Matthew Baines early, but a stand of 98 between Robbie Henderson (36) and Matthew Cooper with his first senior fifty took them to 113-1 before a batting collapse saw them eventually bowled out for 150. In reply Torrance House were in early trouble as opening bowlers Matthew Baines and Nari Bhandari both struck early to reduce them to 12-4 before they made a slight recovery only for Dipesh Kharel to rip out the middle order. Bhandari and Baines then returned to each claim a further wicket before an excellent piece of fielding from Robbie Henderson claimed the run out to seal the victory, Baines finished with figures of 4-14, Kharel 3-21 and Bhandari 2-34.
24 July 2018
Development XI victory at Vale of Leven
An excellent 88 from Harry Boyd and 40 from Pushkar Bhandari helped the Development XI to 182-4 and set Vale of Leven a challenging total to chase. Some tight bowling early in the innings from Matthew Baines left the home team always behind the required run rate and they ended their allocation of overs on 110-4.
Development XI victory at Vale of Leven
An excellent 88 from Harry Boyd and 40 from Pushkar Bhandari helped the Development XI to 182-4 and set Vale of Leven a challenging total to chase. Some tight bowling early in the innings from Matthew Baines left the home team always behind the required run rate and they ended their allocation of overs on 110-4.
21 July 2018
League Leaders Partick win at Cambusdoon
The Cambusdoon XI hosted unbeaten league leaders Partick in the Reserve League and fell to defeat by 119 runs. The visitors batted first scoring 280 all out with Chubb Bhandari finishing with excellent figures of 7-62. In reply the Cambusdoon men were always struggling with only David Johnstone (60) and Calllum Henderson (25) making any impact on the Partick bowling as they were bowled out for 161.
League Leaders Partick win at Cambusdoon
The Cambusdoon XI hosted unbeaten league leaders Partick in the Reserve League and fell to defeat by 119 runs. The visitors batted first scoring 280 all out with Chubb Bhandari finishing with excellent figures of 7-62. In reply the Cambusdoon men were always struggling with only David Johnstone (60) and Calllum Henderson (25) making any impact on the Partick bowling as they were bowled out for 161.
14 July 2018
Paisley Double at Meiklriggs
In Paisley the Meiklriggs XI made it a double for Ferguslie as they recorded a comfortable victory against the Cambusdoon XI winning by 172 runs. The home team batted first posting 253-8 helped by an unbeaten ninth wicket partnership between English (42no) and Tahir (47no). Harry Boyd was the pick of the bowlers taking 4-36 and there were also two wickets each for Nari and Chubb Bhandari. After a promising start the Cambusdoon XI fell apart with only Robbie Henderson (36) making a score of any note as they were bowled out for 81.
Paisley Double at Meiklriggs
In Paisley the Meiklriggs XI made it a double for Ferguslie as they recorded a comfortable victory against the Cambusdoon XI winning by 172 runs. The home team batted first posting 253-8 helped by an unbeaten ninth wicket partnership between English (42no) and Tahir (47no). Harry Boyd was the pick of the bowlers taking 4-36 and there were also two wickets each for Nari and Chubb Bhandari. After a promising start the Cambusdoon XI fell apart with only Robbie Henderson (36) making a score of any note as they were bowled out for 81.
