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The Racqueteers v Halvergate & Acle CC, Sunday, September 1st

Scorecard Acle and Halvergate CC are one of the top clubs in Norfolk with four league teams; including one in East Anglian Premier League. The facilities at their Halvergate ground are top notch and its unlikely the Racqueteers have every played on a better batting wicket – rock hard and very true. The team included a number of first team players who had the day before avoided relegation from the Premier league.  Skip … Continue reading The Racqueteers v Halvergate & Acle CC, Sunday, September 1st

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The Racqueteers v Dedham CC, played at Ashby St.Mary, 31st August

Scorecard Defeat from the jaws of victory Having lost the toss Tom and Harry Talks opened the batting under overcast skies – resplendent in emerald green 2024 Norfolk tour shirts (designed by their brother Charlie Talks).  A true track with good bounce saw the ball coming on to the bat creating the setting for an excellent first wicket stand of 79, against steady … Continue reading The Racqueteers v Dedham CC, played at Ashby St.Mary, 31st August

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The Racqueteers v St.Cross Symondians CC, Sunday, 11th August

Playing at Twyford – but not against Twyford – in fact against St Cross – whose home ground was full of other games.  Beautiful sunny day – emerald-green, manicured lawns.  G won the toss and invited St Cross to bowl.  A bright start against some wayward bowling was cut short when Leo was trapped on the crease and Alex, caught in two minds, chipped a low full toss … Continue reading The Racqueteers v St.Cross Symondians CC, Sunday, 11th August