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1.
2. The 1st team got off to a flying start with an 8 wicket win
over Alton at Havant Park. Ben Walker and Rohan
Kandiah returned combined figures of 13-7-11-5 as Alton
were dismissed for 56. Havant romped home losing
Hopson (19) and Walker (12) on the way…
3. Havant do the double on Totton!
Gareth Ransley scored 104* as the 2’s
win by 8 wickets at Southern Gardens
with Ransley and Andy Galliers (90*)
sharing a 207 run partnership. Earlier,
Graham Burns had starred with the
ball taking 3-39 as Totton posted 223-
7.
Ben Walker (61*) and Peter Hopson
(88*) secured a 10 wicket win at
Havant Park with an unbeaten 166 run
partnership! The pair took only 33.5
overs to knock off the total set by
Totton. The bowling performance was
equally impressive with Jeremy Ord
taking 3-22 and Steven Matthews
taking 3-46 restricting Totton to 165-
9.
The 3rd’s lost by 34 runs at Botley
Recreation Ground to IBM South
Hants. The spinners did a good job
by keeping the opposition to 209
with Smallbone picking up 3-30.
The reply was made up of lots of
little innings with Andy Ransley top
scoring with 20. Havant reached
175 with extras hitting 49!
4. Rain Strikes……Again!
The start of the season was blighted by
horrendous weather!
The 2nd team were robbed of a fantastic
position against Sparsholt whilst the 1st
team did not even travel to Burridge
that weekend.
The 3rd team came untangled at Cams
Hill School against Portchester 3’s.
Porchester batted first on a very wet
wicket making 130-8. Smallbone (4-24)
and Dyer (3-28) were the most effective
bowlers.
In reply, Havant could only manage 102
with Hopson making 56.
5. Havant go top of the League
Steven Matthews (3-20), Stuart
Ransley (3-25) and Chris Morgan (2-
18) spun Havant to a 5 wicket win
over Ventnor propelling the 1st team
to the top of the league. Ransley
completed a fine all round
performance by making 28* in the
reply.
The 3rd’s fell to an 8 wicket loss
against Hursley Park 3’s at Cowplain.
Bobby Dyer top scored with 21 as
Havant made only 65 in just over 32
overs.
Dyer and Danielle Ransley took a
wicket each in the reply.
The 2nd’s were beaten by 7 wickets
at Rowledge on a damp track.
Havant were asked to bat first, and
could only muster 89 in a little over
43 overs.
Rowledge scored more freely in
their reply, but Pete Hayward did
take 2-31 to briefly subdue
Rowledge.
6. The 2nd team were defeated by 86 runs
at Havant Park by Langley Manor.
Langley Manor made 241-6 with Andy
Ransley and Oliver Jones picking up two
wickets each. Many of the Havant
batsmen made starts, but nobody could
make it past 30 as Havant finished on
155 all out.
Heroic Harry leads Havant to
Academy win
Harry Hovey scored 76 in an impressive
5 wicket win for the 1st team on the
Nursery Ground at the Ageas Bowl.
Stuart Ransley maintained his form
with 64*. Rohan Kandiah took 5-58 in a
superb bowling spell!
The 3rd’s struggled against a power
packed Waterlooville 2nd team. Sam
Robinson (3-31) was the pick of the
bowlers as Waterlooville were bowled
out for 214. The reply never got started
as Havant were bowled out for 61. A 25
run partnership for the final wicket
between Craig Stainton and Mike Jones
showed the youngsters how it should
have been done!
7. An impressive performance from Ben Walker (4-45 & 44) saw the 1’s across the
line in a 4 wicket win against Alton.
Despite some lusty blows from Pete Hayward (40), the 2’s lost by 7 wickets at
Hartley Wintney putting the team in a precarious position.
The performances of the day came from the 3’s in an impressive 8 wicket win
against Tichborne Park 2’s. Mike Jones (3-5) and Danielle Ransley (3-31) did the
damage with the ball, and Bobby Dyer saw the team home with an unbeaten 63*.
8. The 1st team secured a 5 wicket win at Lymington with Peter Hopson (108)
providing the foundations for a successful chase of 227. Earlier, the bowling
spoils were shared about with Morgan (2-55), Hindley (2-63) and Ransley (2-29)
all heavily involved.
Experience certainly came to the fore as the 2nd team secured a vital 6 wicket win
over OT’s and Romsey. Graham Burns led with the ball taking 4-33 as OT’s were
restricted to 190. Andrew Galliers anchored the reply with 81* along with
notable contributions from Robson (34) and Christian (26).
9. Phil Loat rolled back the
years as he took 5-35 as the
2nd team secured an
impressive 66 run victory at
St.Helens. He was supported
well by Graham Burns and
Pete Hayward who picked
up 2 wickets each as they
defended a total of 189.
The 1st team suffered a
disappointing defeat at
home to South Wilts. Every
player in the top 8 got in to
double figures, but Havant
were not able to get close to
the 298 run total. Chris
Stone top scored with 44.
The wet weather during the week meant that
the match against Hayling Island II’s was
cancelled for the 3rd team.
Havant progressed through to the next round
of the T20 after a comfortable victory at
Bournemouth (Hopson 55, Ransley 2-14,
Morgan 2-15)
10. 2ND’S MAKE IT 3 ON THE BOUNCE!
Ben Walker inspired the 2nd team to an
impressive 82 run victory against
Paultons. Ben took amazing figures of 8.1–
6–7-6 as he hauled the team to an unlikely
victory at Havant Park!
Ben was part of four ducks during the 1st
innings as Havant had been dismissed for
132. Only Gareth Ransley (29), James
Christian (29) and Graham Burns (32)
offered any serious resistance.
However, Paultons were blasted out by
Walker, who was well supported by Pete
Hayward (2-10) and Phil Loat (2-15).
11. A fantastic return catch by Steven
Matthews turned the tide for the 1st
team against Bashley (Rydal) at
Havant Park. The left arm spinner
took a fantastic sprawling catch to
remove Jaron Morgan for 0. This
dismissal continued a dramatic
collapse, as Bashley (Rydal) went
from 135-1 to 192-9. Steven
Matthews (4-33) and Stuart Ransley
(5-54) were the architects of a vital
winning draw. Earlier, a 97 run
partnership between Hopson (53)
and Robert Gibson (48) led Havant
to a below par total of 220.
The 2nd team suffered a 40 run
defeat at Calmore Sports with James
Robson (37) and Simon Loat (33)
getting decent starts.
The 3rd team secured a fantastic win at
Froxfield. Sam Robinson (61) and Charlie
Jackson (76) were backbone of the 269
runs scored.
Danielle Ransley began a rich vein of form
as she took 3-43 to secure a 134 run
victory for a 3rd team that were quickly
rising up the league!
12. The 3rd team continued the winning
feeling with a 5 wicket victory at
Cowplain Rec. Danielle Ransley (3-24)
continued taking wickets and was
supported by the returning Mark
Copping (3-46) as they removed Old
Alresford for 104. Bobby Dyer (38) and
Tim Jackson (32) ensured that the 3’s
got over the line comfortably.
However, there was nothing comfortable
about the 1st team winning draw at
Totton. A late onslaught by Cameron
Valente meant Totton nearly secured all
the points at Southern Gardens. Earlier
Ben Walker (95) and Harry Hovey (58)
had steered the team to a commanding
314-8, but this was nearly not enough on
a tense afternoon for the team.
The 2nd team got back on track with
a 7 wicket win against Totton 2’s.
Phil Loat took 4-20 as they skittled
Totton out for 112.
Steve Dean (38*) ensured that the
chase posed few problems for the
team.
13. The 3rd team just kept winning! This
time, they beat Ropley 2’s at
Cowplain by 3 wickets. Tim Jackson
(2-42), Max Carter (2-28) and
Danielle Ransley (2-36) restricted
Ropley to 190-7.
However, the star of the show was
Sam Robinson! His 98 from 81 balls
was the foundation of the chase and
outstanding performance by the 15
year old.
Despite Andy Galliers taking 3-30
and Steven Dean making 69, the 2nd
team were on the losing side in a 76
run defeat against Sparsholt.
Sparsholt had been 71-5, but made it
to 269-8!
The 1st team brushed Burridge aside
at Havant Park. Richard Hindley (6-
35) made immediate inroads as
Burridge were removed for 123.
In reply, a 95 run partnership
between Ben Walker (54*) and Harry
Hovey (40*) saw the team home
easily.
14. The 1st team relied on their left arm spin
duo to wheel Ventnor out for 151 on the
island. Chris Morgan (5-44) and Steven
Matthews (4-34) did the majority of the
spade work, as they removed a strong
Ventnor batting line up.
Ben Walker continued his form with the
bat making 43, but the 1st team struggled
to knock the runs off. However, Stuart
Ransley (37*) and Jeremy Bulled came
together for a 44 run partnership to see
the team home.
The 2nd team suffered another defeat at
home to a powerful Rowledge team.
Andrew Galliers took 3-40 in the 178 run
defeat at Havant Park. However, the 2nd
team did have to complete the majority of
the game with 10 men as Mark Copping
suffered an injury whilst bowling.
The 3rd team made it 5 wins on the
bounce! Danielle Ransley took 4-57
as Ampfield made an imposing 223-
6.
Simon Morgan (73) and John
Brocklehurst (79*) made light work
of the total. The pair smashed the
Ampfield attack with 32 balls to
spare. The 3rd team continued their
rise up the league!
16. The 3rd team winning formula churned out
another win against Gosport Borough.
Danielle Ransley (4-27) took her league
wicket haul to 26 for the year as the 3rd’s
restricted the opposition to 130-8. John
Brocklehurst continued his form with the ball
as he took 3-14 . A 66 run partnership
between Jack Davies (44*) and Martin Kinge
(25*) took Havant to a 5 wicket victory and in
to promotion contention!
A superb bowling performance ensured that
the 1st team won by 4 wickets against the
Hampshire Academy. Walker (4-23), Morgan
(3-17) and Hindley (2-20) kept the Academy
to 140. Walter Lawrence Trophy winner Rob
Gibson top scored with 31 in a nervous reply.
The result meant that the 1st team were 7
points behind South Wilts in the table.
The 2nd team came
agonizingly close to securing
their safety in Division 2, but
succumbed to a 2 wicket loss.
Robson (60) and Ransley (51)
laid the platform in a score of
212. Loat (3-44) and Hayward
(3-37) gave the 2’s a fighting
chance, but a boundary off the
last ball saw Langley Manor to
victory!
17. The 1st team went top of the table thanks to
a crushing 119 run victory at St.Cross, as
South Wilts lost at home to Lymington. An
80 run partnership between Walker (54)
and Hopson (45) laid the foundations. Chris
Stone (46) carried the good work on to help
the team make 206-7. Walker (3-13) and
Kandiah (3-19) blew away the top order
reducing St.Cross to 27-7!
The 2nd’s disposed of Hartley Wintney
by 86 runs! Simon Loat (59) and
Gareth Ransley (50) led Havant to
197-9. Phil Loat continued his
excellent season with 5-32!
Tim Jackson had a fantastic day for
the 3rd team in their 5 wicket victory
over Fair Oak. His 5-23 contributed to
Fair Oak being rolled for 93. He then
made 40* batting at no.3 to see the
team home!
18. A 5 wicket win over Lymington for the 1st
team set up a final day decider against South
Wilts. Lymington spiralled from 98-1 to 158
all out. Spin was to the fore, with Steven
Matthews taking 3-16 and Richard Hindley
taking 3-19. A 91 run opening partnership
between Ben Walker (47) and Rob Gibson
(39) gave Havant a strong base for their
reply. Chris Morgan scored a spritely 44 to
ensure that Havant got across the line.
A depleted 2nd XI travelled to OT’s and
Romsey. A 9 wicket defeat still had some
notable highlights. Steve Dean (58) anchored
the Havant innings of 158. He was given
decent support from Phil Loat (33) on a
tricky wicket. Daniel Oliver made a
successful return to league cricket taking 1-
28 from 8 overs, but OT’s were much too
strong in the end.
The 3rd’s put a spirited display
against promotion contenders
Fareham and Crofton 2’s despite a
depleted team. Fareham put 248-3
on the board with Robin Sykes
taking 2-61. The reply would have
pleased Craig Stainton, as Geoff
Owen (66) and Charlie Jackson
(70) ensured that the deficit was
only 60 runs. The pair put on 73
for the 2nd wicket.
19. Hopes of a league title were sadly
extinguished at Salisbury on the final day of
the season for the 1st team. A 48 run defeat
meant that South Wilts won the League,
though Havant did retain their 50 over
pennant. Chris Morgan was the pick of the
bowlers taking 4-39, including a superb
return catch to remove James Hayward.
However, only Stuart Ransley (38) and Harry
Hovey (29) managed to make any significant
contribution in the pursuit of 175.
A gloomy final day of the year was
compounded by the relegation of the 2nd
team. Portsmouth were able to hang on to a
5 run victory at Havant Park. Josh McCoy
impressed with the ball taking 3-27 as
Portsmouth made 231-9. Many of the
batsmen made a start but Havant were not
able to get over the line. James Christian top
score wed 45.
The 3rd team capped off a
successful season with 3 run
victory over Sarisbury. Simon
Morgan laid the platform with 53
in a team score of 153. Jim
Smallbone capped off an excellent
season taking 6-47 to ensure that
the 3rd team finished 5th in the
league.
20.
21. The 1st team got off to a flying start with an 8 wicket win
over Alton at Havant Park. Ben Walker and Rohan
Kandiah returned combined figures of 13-7-11-5 as Alton
were dismissed for 56. Havant romped home losing
Hopson (19) and Walker (12) on the way…
22. Havant do the double on Totton!
Gareth Ransley scored 104* as the 2’s
win by 8 wickets at Southern Gardens
with Ransley and Andy Galliers (90*)
sharing a 207 run partnership. Earlier,
Graham Burns had starred with the
ball taking 3-39 as Totton posted 223-
7.
Ben Walker (61*) and Peter Hopson
(88*) secured a 10 wicket win at
Havant Park with an unbeaten 166 run
partnership! The pair took only 33.5
overs to knock off the total set by
Totton. The bowling performance was
equally impressive with Jeremy Ord
taking 3-22 and Steven Matthews
taking 3-46 restricting Totton to 165-
9.
The 3rd’s lost by 34 runs at Botley
Recreation Ground to IBM South
Hants. The spinners did a good job
by keeping the opposition to 209
with Smallbone picking up 3-30.
The reply was made up of lots of
little innings with Andy Ransley top
scoring with 20. Havant reached
175 with extras hitting 49!
23. Rain Strikes……Again!
The start of the season was blighted by
horrendous weather!
The 2nd team were robbed of a fantastic
position against Sparsholt whilst the 1st
team did not even travel to Burridge
that weekend.
The 3rd team came untangled at Cams
Hill School against Portchester 3’s.
Porchester batted first on a very wet
wicket making 130-8. Smallbone (4-24)
and Dyer (3-28) were the most effective
bowlers.
In reply, Havant could only manage 102
with Hopson making 56.
24. Havant go top of the League
Steven Matthews (3-20), Stuart
Ransley (3-25) and Chris Morgan (2-
18) spun Havant to a 5 wicket win
over Ventnor propelling the 1st team
to the top of the league. Ransley
completed a fine all round
performance by making 28* in the
reply.
The 3rd’s fell to an 8 wicket loss
against Hursley Park 3’s at Cowplain.
Bobby Dyer top scored with 21 as
Havant made only 65 in just over 32
overs.
Dyer and Danielle Ransley took a
wicket each in the reply.
The 2nd’s were beaten by 7 wickets
at Rowledge on a damp track.
Havant were asked to bat first, and
could only muster 89 in a little over
43 overs.
Rowledge scored more freely in
their reply, but Pete Hayward did
take 2-31 to briefly subdue
Rowledge.
25. The 2nd team were defeated by 86 runs
at Havant Park by Langley Manor.
Langley Manor made 241-6 with Andy
Ransley and Oliver Jones picking up two
wickets each. Many of the Havant
batsmen made starts, but nobody could
make it past 30 as Havant finished on
155 all out.
Heroic Harry leads Havant to
Academy win
Harry Hovey scored 76 in an impressive
5 wicket win for the 1st team on the
Nursery Ground at the Ageas Bowl.
Stuart Ransley maintained his form
with 64*. Rohan Kandiah took 5-58 in a
superb bowling spell!
The 3rd’s struggled against a power
packed Waterlooville 2nd team. Sam
Robinson (3-31) was the pick of the
bowlers as Waterlooville were bowled
out for 214. The reply never got started
as Havant were bowled out for 61. A 25
run partnership for the final wicket
between Craig Stainton and Mike Jones
showed the youngsters how it should
have been done!
26. An impressive performance from Ben Walker (4-45 & 44) saw the 1’s across the
line in a 4 wicket win against Alton.
Despite some lusty blows from Pete Hayward (40), the 2’s lost by 7 wickets at
Hartley Wintney putting the team in a precarious position.
The performances of the day came from the 3’s in an impressive 8 wicket win
against Tichborne Park 2’s. Mike Jones (3-5) and Danielle Ransley (3-31) did the
damage with the ball, and Bobby Dyer saw the team home with an unbeaten 63*.
27. The 1st team secured a 5 wicket win at Lymington with Peter Hopson (108)
providing the foundations for a successful chase of 227. Earlier, the bowling
spoils were shared about with Morgan (2-55), Hindley (2-63) and Ransley (2-29)
all heavily involved.
Experience certainly came to the fore as the 2nd team secured a vital 6 wicket win
over OT’s and Romsey. Graham Burns led with the ball taking 4-33 as OT’s were
restricted to 190. Andrew Galliers anchored the reply with 81* along with
notable contributions from Robson (34) and Christian (26).
28. Phil Loat rolled back the
years as he took 5-35 as the
2nd team secured an
impressive 66 run victory at
St.Helens. He was supported
well by Graham Burns and
Pete Hayward who picked
up 2 wickets each as they
defended a total of 189.
The 1st team suffered a
disappointing defeat at
home to South Wilts. Every
player in the top 8 got in to
double figures, but Havant
were not able to get close to
the 298 run total. Chris
Stone top scored with 44.
The wet weather during the week meant that
the match against Hayling Island II’s was
cancelled for the 3rd team.
Havant progressed through to the next round
of the T20 after a comfortable victory at
Bournemouth (Hopson 55, Ransley 2-14,
Morgan 2-15)
29. 2ND’S MAKE IT 3 ON THE BOUNCE!
Ben Walker inspired the 2nd team to an
impressive 82 run victory against
Paultons. Ben took amazing figures of 8.1–
6–7-6 as he hauled the team to an unlikely
victory at Havant Park!
Ben was part of four ducks during the 1st
innings as Havant had been dismissed for
132. Only Gareth Ransley (29), James
Christian (29) and Graham Burns (32)
offered any serious resistance.
However, Paultons were blasted out by
Walker, who was well supported by Pete
Hayward (2-10) and Phil Loat (2-15).
30. A fantastic return catch by Steven
Matthews turned the tide for the 1st
team against Bashley (Rydal) at
Havant Park. The left arm spinner
took a fantastic sprawling catch to
remove Jaron Morgan for 0. This
dismissal continued a dramatic
collapse, as Bashley (Rydal) went
from 135-1 to 192-9. Steven
Matthews (4-33) and Stuart Ransley
(5-54) were the architects of a vital
winning draw. Earlier, a 97 run
partnership between Hopson (53)
and Robert Gibson (48) led Havant
to a below par total of 220.
The 2nd team suffered a 40 run
defeat at Calmore Sports with James
Robson (37) and Simon Loat (33)
getting decent starts.
The 3rd team secured a fantastic win at
Froxfield. Sam Robinson (61) and Charlie
Jackson (76) were backbone of the 269
runs scored.
Danielle Ransley began a rich vein of form
as she took 3-43 to secure a 134 run
victory for a 3rd team that were quickly
rising up the league!
31. The 3rd team continued the winning
feeling with a 5 wicket victory at
Cowplain Rec. Danielle Ransley (3-24)
continued taking wickets and was
supported by the returning Mark
Copping (3-46) as they removed Old
Alresford for 104. Bobby Dyer (38) and
Tim Jackson (32) ensured that the 3’s
got over the line comfortably.
However, there was nothing comfortable
about the 1st team winning draw at
Totton. A late onslaught by Cameron
Valente meant Totton nearly secured all
the points at Southern Gardens. Earlier
Ben Walker (95) and Harry Hovey (58)
had steered the team to a commanding
314-8, but this was nearly not enough on
a tense afternoon for the team.
The 2nd team got back on track with
a 7 wicket win against Totton 2’s.
Phil Loat took 4-20 as they skittled
Totton out for 112.
Steve Dean (38*) ensured that the
chase posed few problems for the
team.
32. The 3rd team just kept winning! This
time, they beat Ropley 2’s at
Cowplain by 3 wickets. Tim Jackson
(2-42), Max Carter (2-28) and
Danielle Ransley (2-36) restricted
Ropley to 190-7.
However, the star of the show was
Sam Robinson! His 98 from 81 balls
was the foundation of the chase and
outstanding performance by the 15
year old.
Despite Andy Galliers taking 3-30
and Steven Dean making 69, the 2nd
team were on the losing side in a 76
run defeat against Sparsholt.
Sparsholt had been 71-5, but made it
to 269-8!
The 1st team brushed Burridge aside
at Havant Park. Richard Hindley (6-
35) made immediate inroads as
Burridge were removed for 123.
In reply, a 95 run partnership
between Ben Walker (54*) and Harry
Hovey (40*) saw the team home
easily.
33. The 1st team relied on their left arm spin
duo to wheel Ventnor out for 151 on the
island. Chris Morgan (5-44) and Steven
Matthews (4-34) did the majority of the
spade work, as they removed a strong
Ventnor batting line up.
Ben Walker continued his form with the
bat making 43, but the 1st team struggled
to knock the runs off. However, Stuart
Ransley (37*) and Jeremy Bulled came
together for a 44 run partnership to see
the team home.
The 2nd team suffered another defeat at
home to a powerful Rowledge team.
Andrew Galliers took 3-40 in the 178 run
defeat at Havant Park. However, the 2nd
team did have to complete the majority of
the game with 10 men as Mark Copping
suffered an injury whilst bowling.
The 3rd team made it 5 wins on the
bounce! Danielle Ransley took 4-57
as Ampfield made an imposing 223-
6.
Simon Morgan (73) and John
Brocklehurst (79*) made light work
of the total. The pair smashed the
Ampfield attack with 32 balls to
spare. The 3rd team continued their
rise up the league!
35. The 3rd team winning formula churned out
another win against Gosport Borough.
Danielle Ransley (4-27) took her league
wicket haul to 26 for the year as the 3rd’s
restricted the opposition to 130-8. John
Brocklehurst continued his form with the ball
as he took 3-14 . A 66 run partnership
between Jack Davies (44*) and Martin Kinge
(25*) took Havant to a 5 wicket victory and in
to promotion contention!
A superb bowling performance ensured that
the 1st team won by 4 wickets against the
Hampshire Academy. Walker (4-23), Morgan
(3-17) and Hindley (2-20) kept the Academy
to 140. Walter Lawrence Trophy winner Rob
Gibson top scored with 31 in a nervous reply.
The result meant that the 1st team were 7
points behind South Wilts in the table.
The 2nd team came
agonizingly close to securing
their safety in Division 2, but
succumbed to a 2 wicket loss.
Robson (60) and Ransley (51)
laid the platform in a score of
212. Loat (3-44) and Hayward
(3-37) gave the 2’s a fighting
chance, but a boundary off the
last ball saw Langley Manor to
victory!
36. The 1st team went top of the table thanks to
a crushing 119 run victory at St.Cross, as
South Wilts lost at home to Lymington. An
80 run partnership between Walker (54)
and Hopson (45) laid the foundations. Chris
Stone (46) carried the good work on to help
the team make 206-7. Walker (3-13) and
Kandiah (3-19) blew away the top order
reducing St.Cross to 27-7!
The 2nd’s disposed of Hartley Wintney
by 86 runs! Simon Loat (59) and
Gareth Ransley (50) led Havant to
197-9. Phil Loat continued his
excellent season with 5-32!
Tim Jackson had a fantastic day for
the 3rd team in their 5 wicket victory
over Fair Oak. His 5-23 contributed to
Fair Oak being rolled for 93. He then
made 40* batting at no.3 to see the
team home!
37. A 5 wicket win over Lymington for the 1st
team set up a final day decider against South
Wilts. Lymington spiralled from 98-1 to 158
all out. Spin was to the fore, with Steven
Matthews taking 3-16 and Richard Hindley
taking 3-19. A 91 run opening partnership
between Ben Walker (47) and Rob Gibson
(39) gave Havant a strong base for their
reply. Chris Morgan scored a spritely 44 to
ensure that Havant got across the line.
A depleted 2nd XI travelled to OT’s and
Romsey. A 9 wicket defeat still had some
notable highlights. Steve Dean (58) anchored
the Havant innings of 158. He was given
decent support from Phil Loat (33) on a
tricky wicket. Daniel Oliver made a
successful return to league cricket taking 1-
28 from 8 overs, but OT’s were much too
strong in the end.
The 3rd’s put a spirited display
against promotion contenders
Fareham and Crofton 2’s despite a
depleted team. Fareham put 248-3
on the board with Robin Sykes
taking 2-61. The reply would have
pleased Craig Stainton, as Geoff
Owen (66) and Charlie Jackson
(70) ensured that the deficit was
only 60 runs. The pair put on 73
for the 2nd wicket.
38. Hopes of a league title were sadly
extinguished at Salisbury on the final day of
the season for the 1st team. A 48 run defeat
meant that South Wilts won the League,
though Havant did retain their 50 over
pennant. Chris Morgan was the pick of the
bowlers taking 4-39, including a superb
return catch to remove James Hayward.
However, only Stuart Ransley (38) and Harry
Hovey (29) managed to make any significant
contribution in the pursuit of 175.
A gloomy final day of the year was
compounded by the relegation of the 2nd
team. Portsmouth were able to hang on to a
5 run victory at Havant Park. Josh McCoy
impressed with the ball taking 3-27 as
Portsmouth made 231-9. Many of the
batsmen made a start but Havant were not
able to get over the line. James Christian top
score wed 45.
The 3rd team capped off a
successful season with 3 run
victory over Sarisbury. Simon
Morgan laid the platform with 53
in a team score of 153. Jim
Smallbone capped off an excellent
season taking 6-47 to ensure that
the 3rd team finished 5th in the
league.
39.
40. The 1st team got off to a flying start with an 8 wicket win
over Alton at Havant Park. Ben Walker and Rohan
Kandiah returned combined figures of 13-7-11-5 as Alton
were dismissed for 56. Havant romped home losing
Hopson (19) and Walker (12) on the way…
41. Havant do the double on Totton!
Gareth Ransley scored 104* as the 2’s
win by 8 wickets at Southern Gardens
with Ransley and Andy Galliers (90*)
sharing a 207 run partnership. Earlier,
Graham Burns had starred with the
ball taking 3-39 as Totton posted 223-
7.
Ben Walker (61*) and Peter Hopson
(88*) secured a 10 wicket win at
Havant Park with an unbeaten 166 run
partnership! The pair took only 33.5
overs to knock off the total set by
Totton. The bowling performance was
equally impressive with Jeremy Ord
taking 3-22 and Steven Matthews
taking 3-46 restricting Totton to 165-
9.
The 3rd’s lost by 34 runs at Botley
Recreation Ground to IBM South
Hants. The spinners did a good job
by keeping the opposition to 209
with Smallbone picking up 3-30.
The reply was made up of lots of
little innings with Andy Ransley top
scoring with 20. Havant reached
175 with extras hitting 49!
42. Rain Strikes……Again!
The start of the season was blighted by
horrendous weather!
The 2nd team were robbed of a fantastic
position against Sparsholt whilst the 1st
team did not even travel to Burridge
that weekend.
The 3rd team came untangled at Cams
Hill School against Portchester 3’s.
Porchester batted first on a very wet
wicket making 130-8. Smallbone (4-24)
and Dyer (3-28) were the most effective
bowlers.
In reply, Havant could only manage 102
with Hopson making 56.
43. Havant go top of the League
Steven Matthews (3-20), Stuart
Ransley (3-25) and Chris Morgan (2-
18) spun Havant to a 5 wicket win
over Ventnor propelling the 1st team
to the top of the league. Ransley
completed a fine all round
performance by making 28* in the
reply.
The 3rd’s fell to an 8 wicket loss
against Hursley Park 3’s at Cowplain.
Bobby Dyer top scored with 21 as
Havant made only 65 in just over 32
overs.
Dyer and Danielle Ransley took a
wicket each in the reply.
The 2nd’s were beaten by 7 wickets
at Rowledge on a damp track.
Havant were asked to bat first, and
could only muster 89 in a little over
43 overs.
Rowledge scored more freely in
their reply, but Pete Hayward did
take 2-31 to briefly subdue
Rowledge.
44. The 2nd team were defeated by 86 runs
at Havant Park by Langley Manor.
Langley Manor made 241-6 with Andy
Ransley and Oliver Jones picking up two
wickets each. Many of the Havant
batsmen made starts, but nobody could
make it past 30 as Havant finished on
155 all out.
Heroic Harry leads Havant to
Academy win
Harry Hovey scored 76 in an impressive
5 wicket win for the 1st team on the
Nursery Ground at the Ageas Bowl.
Stuart Ransley maintained his form
with 64*. Rohan Kandiah took 5-58 in a
superb bowling spell!
The 3rd’s struggled against a power
packed Waterlooville 2nd team. Sam
Robinson (3-31) was the pick of the
bowlers as Waterlooville were bowled
out for 214. The reply never got started
as Havant were bowled out for 61. A 25
run partnership for the final wicket
between Craig Stainton and Mike Jones
showed the youngsters how it should
have been done!
45. An impressive performance from Ben Walker (4-45 & 44) saw the 1’s across the
line in a 4 wicket win against Alton.
Despite some lusty blows from Pete Hayward (40), the 2’s lost by 7 wickets at
Hartley Wintney putting the team in a precarious position.
The performances of the day came from the 3’s in an impressive 8 wicket win
against Tichborne Park 2’s. Mike Jones (3-5) and Danielle Ransley (3-31) did the
damage with the ball, and Bobby Dyer saw the team home with an unbeaten 63*.
46. The 1st team secured a 5 wicket win at Lymington with Peter Hopson (108)
providing the foundations for a successful chase of 227. Earlier, the bowling
spoils were shared about with Morgan (2-55), Hindley (2-63) and Ransley (2-29)
all heavily involved.
Experience certainly came to the fore as the 2nd team secured a vital 6 wicket win
over OT’s and Romsey. Graham Burns led with the ball taking 4-33 as OT’s were
restricted to 190. Andrew Galliers anchored the reply with 81* along with
notable contributions from Robson (34) and Christian (26).
47. Phil Loat rolled back the
years as he took 5-35 as the
2nd team secured an
impressive 66 run victory at
St.Helens. He was supported
well by Graham Burns and
Pete Hayward who picked
up 2 wickets each as they
defended a total of 189.
The 1st team suffered a
disappointing defeat at
home to South Wilts. Every
player in the top 8 got in to
double figures, but Havant
were not able to get close to
the 298 run total. Chris
Stone top scored with 44.
The wet weather during the week meant that
the match against Hayling Island II’s was
cancelled for the 3rd team.
Havant progressed through to the next round
of the T20 after a comfortable victory at
Bournemouth (Hopson 55, Ransley 2-14,
Morgan 2-15)
48. 2ND’S MAKE IT 3 ON THE BOUNCE!
Ben Walker inspired the 2nd team to an
impressive 82 run victory against
Paultons. Ben took amazing figures of 8.1–
6–7-6 as he hauled the team to an unlikely
victory at Havant Park!
Ben was part of four ducks during the 1st
innings as Havant had been dismissed for
132. Only Gareth Ransley (29), James
Christian (29) and Graham Burns (32)
offered any serious resistance.
However, Paultons were blasted out by
Walker, who was well supported by Pete
Hayward (2-10) and Phil Loat (2-15).
49. A fantastic return catch by Steven
Matthews turned the tide for the 1st
team against Bashley (Rydal) at
Havant Park. The left arm spinner
took a fantastic sprawling catch to
remove Jaron Morgan for 0. This
dismissal continued a dramatic
collapse, as Bashley (Rydal) went
from 135-1 to 192-9. Steven
Matthews (4-33) and Stuart Ransley
(5-54) were the architects of a vital
winning draw. Earlier, a 97 run
partnership between Hopson (53)
and Robert Gibson (48) led Havant
to a below par total of 220.
The 2nd team suffered a 40 run
defeat at Calmore Sports with James
Robson (37) and Simon Loat (33)
getting decent starts.
The 3rd team secured a fantastic win at
Froxfield. Sam Robinson (61) and Charlie
Jackson (76) were backbone of the 269
runs scored.
Danielle Ransley began a rich vein of form
as she took 3-43 to secure a 134 run
victory for a 3rd team that were quickly
rising up the league!
50. The 3rd team continued the winning
feeling with a 5 wicket victory at
Cowplain Rec. Danielle Ransley (3-24)
continued taking wickets and was
supported by the returning Mark
Copping (3-46) as they removed Old
Alresford for 104. Bobby Dyer (38) and
Tim Jackson (32) ensured that the 3’s
got over the line comfortably.
However, there was nothing comfortable
about the 1st team winning draw at
Totton. A late onslaught by Cameron
Valente meant Totton nearly secured all
the points at Southern Gardens. Earlier
Ben Walker (95) and Harry Hovey (58)
had steered the team to a commanding
314-8, but this was nearly not enough on
a tense afternoon for the team.
The 2nd team got back on track with
a 7 wicket win against Totton 2’s.
Phil Loat took 4-20 as they skittled
Totton out for 112.
Steve Dean (38*) ensured that the
chase posed few problems for the
team.
51. The 3rd team just kept winning! This
time, they beat Ropley 2’s at
Cowplain by 3 wickets. Tim Jackson
(2-42), Max Carter (2-28) and
Danielle Ransley (2-36) restricted
Ropley to 190-7.
However, the star of the show was
Sam Robinson! His 98 from 81 balls
was the foundation of the chase and
outstanding performance by the 15
year old.
Despite Andy Galliers taking 3-30
and Steven Dean making 69, the 2nd
team were on the losing side in a 76
run defeat against Sparsholt.
Sparsholt had been 71-5, but made it
to 269-8!
The 1st team brushed Burridge aside
at Havant Park. Richard Hindley (6-
35) made immediate inroads as
Burridge were removed for 123.
In reply, a 95 run partnership
between Ben Walker (54*) and Harry
Hovey (40*) saw the team home
easily.
52. The 1st team relied on their left arm spin
duo to wheel Ventnor out for 151 on the
island. Chris Morgan (5-44) and Steven
Matthews (4-34) did the majority of the
spade work, as they removed a strong
Ventnor batting line up.
Ben Walker continued his form with the
bat making 43, but the 1st team struggled
to knock the runs off. However, Stuart
Ransley (37*) and Jeremy Bulled came
together for a 44 run partnership to see
the team home.
The 2nd team suffered another defeat at
home to a powerful Rowledge team.
Andrew Galliers took 3-40 in the 178 run
defeat at Havant Park. However, the 2nd
team did have to complete the majority of
the game with 10 men as Mark Copping
suffered an injury whilst bowling.
The 3rd team made it 5 wins on the
bounce! Danielle Ransley took 4-57
as Ampfield made an imposing 223-
6.
Simon Morgan (73) and John
Brocklehurst (79*) made light work
of the total. The pair smashed the
Ampfield attack with 32 balls to
spare. The 3rd team continued their
rise up the league!
54. The 3rd team winning formula churned out
another win against Gosport Borough.
Danielle Ransley (4-27) took her league
wicket haul to 26 for the year as the 3rd’s
restricted the opposition to 130-8. John
Brocklehurst continued his form with the ball
as he took 3-14 . A 66 run partnership
between Jack Davies (44*) and Martin Kinge
(25*) took Havant to a 5 wicket victory and in
to promotion contention!
A superb bowling performance ensured that
the 1st team won by 4 wickets against the
Hampshire Academy. Walker (4-23), Morgan
(3-17) and Hindley (2-20) kept the Academy
to 140. Walter Lawrence Trophy winner Rob
Gibson top scored with 31 in a nervous reply.
The result meant that the 1st team were 7
points behind South Wilts in the table.
The 2nd team came
agonizingly close to securing
their safety in Division 2, but
succumbed to a 2 wicket loss.
Robson (60) and Ransley (51)
laid the platform in a score of
212. Loat (3-44) and Hayward
(3-37) gave the 2’s a fighting
chance, but a boundary off the
last ball saw Langley Manor to
victory!
55. The 1st team went top of the table thanks to
a crushing 119 run victory at St.Cross, as
South Wilts lost at home to Lymington. An
80 run partnership between Walker (54)
and Hopson (45) laid the foundations. Chris
Stone (46) carried the good work on to help
the team make 206-7. Walker (3-13) and
Kandiah (3-19) blew away the top order
reducing St.Cross to 27-7!
The 2nd’s disposed of Hartley Wintney
by 86 runs! Simon Loat (59) and
Gareth Ransley (50) led Havant to
197-9. Phil Loat continued his
excellent season with 5-32!
Tim Jackson had a fantastic day for
the 3rd team in their 5 wicket victory
over Fair Oak. His 5-23 contributed to
Fair Oak being rolled for 93. He then
made 40* batting at no.3 to see the
team home!
56. A 5 wicket win over Lymington for the 1st
team set up a final day decider against South
Wilts. Lymington spiralled from 98-1 to 158
all out. Spin was to the fore, with Steven
Matthews taking 3-16 and Richard Hindley
taking 3-19. A 91 run opening partnership
between Ben Walker (47) and Rob Gibson
(39) gave Havant a strong base for their
reply. Chris Morgan scored a spritely 44 to
ensure that Havant got across the line.
A depleted 2nd XI travelled to OT’s and
Romsey. A 9 wicket defeat still had some
notable highlights. Steve Dean (58) anchored
the Havant innings of 158. He was given
decent support from Phil Loat (33) on a
tricky wicket. Daniel Oliver made a
successful return to league cricket taking 1-
28 from 8 overs, but OT’s were much too
strong in the end.
The 3rd’s put a spirited display
against promotion contenders
Fareham and Crofton 2’s despite a
depleted team. Fareham put 248-3
on the board with Robin Sykes
taking 2-61. The reply would have
pleased Craig Stainton, as Geoff
Owen (66) and Charlie Jackson
(70) ensured that the deficit was
only 60 runs. The pair put on 73
for the 2nd wicket.
57. Hopes of a league title were sadly
extinguished at Salisbury on the final day of
the season for the 1st team. A 48 run defeat
meant that South Wilts won the League,
though Havant did retain their 50 over
pennant. Chris Morgan was the pick of the
bowlers taking 4-39, including a superb
return catch to remove James Hayward.
However, only Stuart Ransley (38) and Harry
Hovey (29) managed to make any significant
contribution in the pursuit of 175.
A gloomy final day of the year was
compounded by the relegation of the 2nd
team. Portsmouth were able to hang on to a
5 run victory at Havant Park. Josh McCoy
impressed with the ball taking 3-27 as
Portsmouth made 231-9. Many of the
batsmen made a start but Havant were not
able to get over the line. James Christian top
score wed 45.
The 3rd team capped off a
successful season with 3 run
victory over Sarisbury. Simon
Morgan laid the platform with 53
in a team score of 153. Jim
Smallbone capped off an excellent
season taking 6-47 to ensure that
the 3rd team finished 5th in the
league.
58.
59. The 1st team got off to a flying start with an 8 wicket win
over Alton at Havant Park. Ben Walker and Rohan
Kandiah returned combined figures of 13-7-11-5 as Alton
were dismissed for 56. Havant romped home losing
Hopson (19) and Walker (12) on the way…
60. Havant do the double on Totton!
Gareth Ransley scored 104* as the 2’s
win by 8 wickets at Southern Gardens
with Ransley and Andy Galliers (90*)
sharing a 207 run partnership. Earlier,
Graham Burns had starred with the
ball taking 3-39 as Totton posted 223-
7.
Ben Walker (61*) and Peter Hopson
(88*) secured a 10 wicket win at
Havant Park with an unbeaten 166 run
partnership! The pair took only 33.5
overs to knock off the total set by
Totton. The bowling performance was
equally impressive with Jeremy Ord
taking 3-22 and Steven Matthews
taking 3-46 restricting Totton to 165-
9.
The 3rd’s lost by 34 runs at Botley
Recreation Ground to IBM South
Hants. The spinners did a good job
by keeping the opposition to 209
with Smallbone picking up 3-30.
The reply was made up of lots of
little innings with Andy Ransley top
scoring with 20. Havant reached
175 with extras hitting 49!
61. Rain Strikes……Again!
The start of the season was blighted by
horrendous weather!
The 2nd team were robbed of a fantastic
position against Sparsholt whilst the 1st
team did not even travel to Burridge
that weekend.
The 3rd team came untangled at Cams
Hill School against Portchester 3’s.
Porchester batted first on a very wet
wicket making 130-8. Smallbone (4-24)
and Dyer (3-28) were the most effective
bowlers.
In reply, Havant could only manage 102
with Hopson making 56.
62. Havant go top of the League
Steven Matthews (3-20), Stuart
Ransley (3-25) and Chris Morgan (2-
18) spun Havant to a 5 wicket win
over Ventnor propelling the 1st team
to the top of the league. Ransley
completed a fine all round
performance by making 28* in the
reply.
The 3rd’s fell to an 8 wicket loss
against Hursley Park 3’s at Cowplain.
Bobby Dyer top scored with 21 as
Havant made only 65 in just over 32
overs.
Dyer and Danielle Ransley took a
wicket each in the reply.
The 2nd’s were beaten by 7 wickets
at Rowledge on a damp track.
Havant were asked to bat first, and
could only muster 89 in a little over
43 overs.
Rowledge scored more freely in
their reply, but Pete Hayward did
take 2-31 to briefly subdue
Rowledge.
63. The 2nd team were defeated by 86 runs
at Havant Park by Langley Manor.
Langley Manor made 241-6 with Andy
Ransley and Oliver Jones picking up two
wickets each. Many of the Havant
batsmen made starts, but nobody could
make it past 30 as Havant finished on
155 all out.
Heroic Harry leads Havant to
Academy win
Harry Hovey scored 76 in an impressive
5 wicket win for the 1st team on the
Nursery Ground at the Ageas Bowl.
Stuart Ransley maintained his form
with 64*. Rohan Kandiah took 5-58 in a
superb bowling spell!
The 3rd’s struggled against a power
packed Waterlooville 2nd team. Sam
Robinson (3-31) was the pick of the
bowlers as Waterlooville were bowled
out for 214. The reply never got started
as Havant were bowled out for 61. A 25
run partnership for the final wicket
between Craig Stainton and Mike Jones
showed the youngsters how it should
have been done!
64. An impressive performance from Ben Walker (4-45 & 44) saw the 1’s across the
line in a 4 wicket win against Alton.
Despite some lusty blows from Pete Hayward (40), the 2’s lost by 7 wickets at
Hartley Wintney putting the team in a precarious position.
The performances of the day came from the 3’s in an impressive 8 wicket win
against Tichborne Park 2’s. Mike Jones (3-5) and Danielle Ransley (3-31) did the
damage with the ball, and Bobby Dyer saw the team home with an unbeaten 63*.
65. The 1st team secured a 5 wicket win at Lymington with Peter Hopson (108)
providing the foundations for a successful chase of 227. Earlier, the bowling
spoils were shared about with Morgan (2-55), Hindley (2-63) and Ransley (2-29)
all heavily involved.
Experience certainly came to the fore as the 2nd team secured a vital 6 wicket win
over OT’s and Romsey. Graham Burns led with the ball taking 4-33 as OT’s were
restricted to 190. Andrew Galliers anchored the reply with 81* along with
notable contributions from Robson (34) and Christian (26).
66. Phil Loat rolled back the
years as he took 5-35 as the
2nd team secured an
impressive 66 run victory at
St.Helens. He was supported
well by Graham Burns and
Pete Hayward who picked
up 2 wickets each as they
defended a total of 189.
The 1st team suffered a
disappointing defeat at
home to South Wilts. Every
player in the top 8 got in to
double figures, but Havant
were not able to get close to
the 298 run total. Chris
Stone top scored with 44.
The wet weather during the week meant that
the match against Hayling Island II’s was
cancelled for the 3rd team.
Havant progressed through to the next round
of the T20 after a comfortable victory at
Bournemouth (Hopson 55, Ransley 2-14,
Morgan 2-15)
67. 2ND’S MAKE IT 3 ON THE BOUNCE!
Ben Walker inspired the 2nd team to an
impressive 82 run victory against
Paultons. Ben took amazing figures of 8.1–
6–7-6 as he hauled the team to an unlikely
victory at Havant Park!
Ben was part of four ducks during the 1st
innings as Havant had been dismissed for
132. Only Gareth Ransley (29), James
Christian (29) and Graham Burns (32)
offered any serious resistance.
However, Paultons were blasted out by
Walker, who was well supported by Pete
Hayward (2-10) and Phil Loat (2-15).
68. A fantastic return catch by Steven
Matthews turned the tide for the 1st
team against Bashley (Rydal) at
Havant Park. The left arm spinner
took a fantastic sprawling catch to
remove Jaron Morgan for 0. This
dismissal continued a dramatic
collapse, as Bashley (Rydal) went
from 135-1 to 192-9. Steven
Matthews (4-33) and Stuart Ransley
(5-54) were the architects of a vital
winning draw. Earlier, a 97 run
partnership between Hopson (53)
and Robert Gibson (48) led Havant
to a below par total of 220.
The 2nd team suffered a 40 run
defeat at Calmore Sports with James
Robson (37) and Simon Loat (33)
getting decent starts.
The 3rd team secured a fantastic win at
Froxfield. Sam Robinson (61) and Charlie
Jackson (76) were backbone of the 269
runs scored.
Danielle Ransley began a rich vein of form
as she took 3-43 to secure a 134 run
victory for a 3rd team that were quickly
rising up the league!
69. The 3rd team continued the winning
feeling with a 5 wicket victory at
Cowplain Rec. Danielle Ransley (3-24)
continued taking wickets and was
supported by the returning Mark
Copping (3-46) as they removed Old
Alresford for 104. Bobby Dyer (38) and
Tim Jackson (32) ensured that the 3’s
got over the line comfortably.
However, there was nothing comfortable
about the 1st team winning draw at
Totton. A late onslaught by Cameron
Valente meant Totton nearly secured all
the points at Southern Gardens. Earlier
Ben Walker (95) and Harry Hovey (58)
had steered the team to a commanding
314-8, but this was nearly not enough on
a tense afternoon for the team.
The 2nd team got back on track with
a 7 wicket win against Totton 2’s.
Phil Loat took 4-20 as they skittled
Totton out for 112.
Steve Dean (38*) ensured that the
chase posed few problems for the
team.
70. The 3rd team just kept winning! This
time, they beat Ropley 2’s at
Cowplain by 3 wickets. Tim Jackson
(2-42), Max Carter (2-28) and
Danielle Ransley (2-36) restricted
Ropley to 190-7.
However, the star of the show was
Sam Robinson! His 98 from 81 balls
was the foundation of the chase and
outstanding performance by the 15
year old.
Despite Andy Galliers taking 3-30
and Steven Dean making 69, the 2nd
team were on the losing side in a 76
run defeat against Sparsholt.
Sparsholt had been 71-5, but made it
to 269-8!
The 1st team brushed Burridge aside
at Havant Park. Richard Hindley (6-
35) made immediate inroads as
Burridge were removed for 123.
In reply, a 95 run partnership
between Ben Walker (54*) and Harry
Hovey (40*) saw the team home
easily.
71. The 1st team relied on their left arm spin
duo to wheel Ventnor out for 151 on the
island. Chris Morgan (5-44) and Steven
Matthews (4-34) did the majority of the
spade work, as they removed a strong
Ventnor batting line up.
Ben Walker continued his form with the
bat making 43, but the 1st team struggled
to knock the runs off. However, Stuart
Ransley (37*) and Jeremy Bulled came
together for a 44 run partnership to see
the team home.
The 2nd team suffered another defeat at
home to a powerful Rowledge team.
Andrew Galliers took 3-40 in the 178 run
defeat at Havant Park. However, the 2nd
team did have to complete the majority of
the game with 10 men as Mark Copping
suffered an injury whilst bowling.
The 3rd team made it 5 wins on the
bounce! Danielle Ransley took 4-57
as Ampfield made an imposing 223-
6.
Simon Morgan (73) and John
Brocklehurst (79*) made light work
of the total. The pair smashed the
Ampfield attack with 32 balls to
spare. The 3rd team continued their
rise up the league!
73. The 3rd team winning formula churned out
another win against Gosport Borough.
Danielle Ransley (4-27) took her league
wicket haul to 26 for the year as the 3rd’s
restricted the opposition to 130-8. John
Brocklehurst continued his form with the ball
as he took 3-14 . A 66 run partnership
between Jack Davies (44*) and Martin Kinge
(25*) took Havant to a 5 wicket victory and in
to promotion contention!
A superb bowling performance ensured that
the 1st team won by 4 wickets against the
Hampshire Academy. Walker (4-23), Morgan
(3-17) and Hindley (2-20) kept the Academy
to 140. Walter Lawrence Trophy winner Rob
Gibson top scored with 31 in a nervous reply.
The result meant that the 1st team were 7
points behind South Wilts in the table.
The 2nd team came
agonizingly close to securing
their safety in Division 2, but
succumbed to a 2 wicket loss.
Robson (60) and Ransley (51)
laid the platform in a score of
212. Loat (3-44) and Hayward
(3-37) gave the 2’s a fighting
chance, but a boundary off the
last ball saw Langley Manor to
victory!
74. The 1st team went top of the table thanks to
a crushing 119 run victory at St.Cross, as
South Wilts lost at home to Lymington. An
80 run partnership between Walker (54)
and Hopson (45) laid the foundations. Chris
Stone (46) carried the good work on to help
the team make 206-7. Walker (3-13) and
Kandiah (3-19) blew away the top order
reducing St.Cross to 27-7!
The 2nd’s disposed of Hartley Wintney
by 86 runs! Simon Loat (59) and
Gareth Ransley (50) led Havant to
197-9. Phil Loat continued his
excellent season with 5-32!
Tim Jackson had a fantastic day for
the 3rd team in their 5 wicket victory
over Fair Oak. His 5-23 contributed to
Fair Oak being rolled for 93. He then
made 40* batting at no.3 to see the
team home!
75. A 5 wicket win over Lymington for the 1st
team set up a final day decider against South
Wilts. Lymington spiralled from 98-1 to 158
all out. Spin was to the fore, with Steven
Matthews taking 3-16 and Richard Hindley
taking 3-19. A 91 run opening partnership
between Ben Walker (47) and Rob Gibson
(39) gave Havant a strong base for their
reply. Chris Morgan scored a spritely 44 to
ensure that Havant got across the line.
A depleted 2nd XI travelled to OT’s and
Romsey. A 9 wicket defeat still had some
notable highlights. Steve Dean (58) anchored
the Havant innings of 158. He was given
decent support from Phil Loat (33) on a
tricky wicket. Daniel Oliver made a
successful return to league cricket taking 1-
28 from 8 overs, but OT’s were much too
strong in the end.
The 3rd’s put a spirited display
against promotion contenders
Fareham and Crofton 2’s despite a
depleted team. Fareham put 248-3
on the board with Robin Sykes
taking 2-61. The reply would have
pleased Craig Stainton, as Geoff
Owen (66) and Charlie Jackson
(70) ensured that the deficit was
only 60 runs. The pair put on 73
for the 2nd wicket.
76. Hopes of a league title were sadly
extinguished at Salisbury on the final day of
the season for the 1st team. A 48 run defeat
meant that South Wilts won the League,
though Havant did retain their 50 over
pennant. Chris Morgan was the pick of the
bowlers taking 4-39, including a superb
return catch to remove James Hayward.
However, only Stuart Ransley (38) and Harry
Hovey (29) managed to make any significant
contribution in the pursuit of 175.
A gloomy final day of the year was
compounded by the relegation of the 2nd
team. Portsmouth were able to hang on to a
5 run victory at Havant Park. Josh McCoy
impressed with the ball taking 3-27 as
Portsmouth made 231-9. Many of the
batsmen made a start but Havant were not
able to get over the line. James Christian top
score wed 45.
The 3rd team capped off a
successful season with 3 run
victory over Sarisbury. Simon
Morgan laid the platform with 53
in a team score of 153. Jim
Smallbone capped off an excellent
season taking 6-47 to ensure that
the 3rd team finished 5th in the
league.
77.
78. The 1st team got off to a flying start with an 8 wicket win
over Alton at Havant Park. Ben Walker and Rohan
Kandiah returned combined figures of 13-7-11-5 as Alton
were dismissed for 56. Havant romped home losing
Hopson (19) and Walker (12) on the way…
79. Havant do the double on Totton!
Gareth Ransley scored 104* as the 2’s
win by 8 wickets at Southern Gardens
with Ransley and Andy Galliers (90*)
sharing a 207 run partnership. Earlier,
Graham Burns had starred with the
ball taking 3-39 as Totton posted 223-
7.
Ben Walker (61*) and Peter Hopson
(88*) secured a 10 wicket win at
Havant Park with an unbeaten 166 run
partnership! The pair took only 33.5
overs to knock off the total set by
Totton. The bowling performance was
equally impressive with Jeremy Ord
taking 3-22 and Steven Matthews
taking 3-46 restricting Totton to 165-
9.
The 3rd’s lost by 34 runs at Botley
Recreation Ground to IBM South
Hants. The spinners did a good job
by keeping the opposition to 209
with Smallbone picking up 3-30.
The reply was made up of lots of
little innings with Andy Ransley top
scoring with 20. Havant reached
175 with extras hitting 49!
80. Rain Strikes……Again!
The start of the season was blighted by
horrendous weather!
The 2nd team were robbed of a fantastic
position against Sparsholt whilst the 1st
team did not even travel to Burridge
that weekend.
The 3rd team came untangled at Cams
Hill School against Portchester 3’s.
Porchester batted first on a very wet
wicket making 130-8. Smallbone (4-24)
and Dyer (3-28) were the most effective
bowlers.
In reply, Havant could only manage 102
with Hopson making 56.
81. Havant go top of the League
Steven Matthews (3-20), Stuart
Ransley (3-25) and Chris Morgan (2-
18) spun Havant to a 5 wicket win
over Ventnor propelling the 1st team
to the top of the league. Ransley
completed a fine all round
performance by making 28* in the
reply.
The 3rd’s fell to an 8 wicket loss
against Hursley Park 3’s at Cowplain.
Bobby Dyer top scored with 21 as
Havant made only 65 in just over 32
overs.
Dyer and Danielle Ransley took a
wicket each in the reply.
The 2nd’s were beaten by 7 wickets
at Rowledge on a damp track.
Havant were asked to bat first, and
could only muster 89 in a little over
43 overs.
Rowledge scored more freely in
their reply, but Pete Hayward did
take 2-31 to briefly subdue
Rowledge.
82. The 2nd team were defeated by 86 runs
at Havant Park by Langley Manor.
Langley Manor made 241-6 with Andy
Ransley and Oliver Jones picking up two
wickets each. Many of the Havant
batsmen made starts, but nobody could
make it past 30 as Havant finished on
155 all out.
Heroic Harry leads Havant to
Academy win
Harry Hovey scored 76 in an impressive
5 wicket win for the 1st team on the
Nursery Ground at the Ageas Bowl.
Stuart Ransley maintained his form
with 64*. Rohan Kandiah took 5-58 in a
superb bowling spell!
The 3rd’s struggled against a power
packed Waterlooville 2nd team. Sam
Robinson (3-31) was the pick of the
bowlers as Waterlooville were bowled
out for 214. The reply never got started
as Havant were bowled out for 61. A 25
run partnership for the final wicket
between Craig Stainton and Mike Jones
showed the youngsters how it should
have been done!
83. An impressive performance from Ben Walker (4-45 & 44) saw the 1’s across the
line in a 4 wicket win against Alton.
Despite some lusty blows from Pete Hayward (40), the 2’s lost by 7 wickets at
Hartley Wintney putting the team in a precarious position.
The performances of the day came from the 3’s in an impressive 8 wicket win
against Tichborne Park 2’s. Mike Jones (3-5) and Danielle Ransley (3-31) did the
damage with the ball, and Bobby Dyer saw the team home with an unbeaten 63*.
84. The 1st team secured a 5 wicket win at Lymington with Peter Hopson (108)
providing the foundations for a successful chase of 227. Earlier, the bowling
spoils were shared about with Morgan (2-55), Hindley (2-63) and Ransley (2-29)
all heavily involved.
Experience certainly came to the fore as the 2nd team secured a vital 6 wicket win
over OT’s and Romsey. Graham Burns led with the ball taking 4-33 as OT’s were
restricted to 190. Andrew Galliers anchored the reply with 81* along with
notable contributions from Robson (34) and Christian (26).
85. Phil Loat rolled back the
years as he took 5-35 as the
2nd team secured an
impressive 66 run victory at
St.Helens. He was supported
well by Graham Burns and
Pete Hayward who picked
up 2 wickets each as they
defended a total of 189.
The 1st team suffered a
disappointing defeat at
home to South Wilts. Every
player in the top 8 got in to
double figures, but Havant
were not able to get close to
the 298 run total. Chris
Stone top scored with 44.
The wet weather during the week meant that
the match against Hayling Island II’s was
cancelled for the 3rd team.
Havant progressed through to the next round
of the T20 after a comfortable victory at
Bournemouth (Hopson 55, Ransley 2-14,
Morgan 2-15)
86. 2ND’S MAKE IT 3 ON THE BOUNCE!
Ben Walker inspired the 2nd team to an
impressive 82 run victory against
Paultons. Ben took amazing figures of 8.1–
6–7-6 as he hauled the team to an unlikely
victory at Havant Park!
Ben was part of four ducks during the 1st
innings as Havant had been dismissed for
132. Only Gareth Ransley (29), James
Christian (29) and Graham Burns (32)
offered any serious resistance.
However, Paultons were blasted out by
Walker, who was well supported by Pete
Hayward (2-10) and Phil Loat (2-15).
87. A fantastic return catch by Steven
Matthews turned the tide for the 1st
team against Bashley (Rydal) at
Havant Park. The left arm spinner
took a fantastic sprawling catch to
remove Jaron Morgan for 0. This
dismissal continued a dramatic
collapse, as Bashley (Rydal) went
from 135-1 to 192-9. Steven
Matthews (4-33) and Stuart Ransley
(5-54) were the architects of a vital
winning draw. Earlier, a 97 run
partnership between Hopson (53)
and Robert Gibson (48) led Havant
to a below par total of 220.
The 2nd team suffered a 40 run
defeat at Calmore Sports with James
Robson (37) and Simon Loat (33)
getting decent starts.
The 3rd team secured a fantastic win at
Froxfield. Sam Robinson (61) and Charlie
Jackson (76) were backbone of the 269
runs scored.
Danielle Ransley began a rich vein of form
as she took 3-43 to secure a 134 run
victory for a 3rd team that were quickly
rising up the league!
88. The 3rd team continued the winning
feeling with a 5 wicket victory at
Cowplain Rec. Danielle Ransley (3-24)
continued taking wickets and was
supported by the returning Mark
Copping (3-46) as they removed Old
Alresford for 104. Bobby Dyer (38) and
Tim Jackson (32) ensured that the 3’s
got over the line comfortably.
However, there was nothing comfortable
about the 1st team winning draw at
Totton. A late onslaught by Cameron
Valente meant Totton nearly secured all
the points at Southern Gardens. Earlier
Ben Walker (95) and Harry Hovey (58)
had steered the team to a commanding
314-8, but this was nearly not enough on
a tense afternoon for the team.
The 2nd team got back on track with
a 7 wicket win against Totton 2’s.
Phil Loat took 4-20 as they skittled
Totton out for 112.
Steve Dean (38*) ensured that the
chase posed few problems for the
team.
89. The 3rd team just kept winning! This
time, they beat Ropley 2’s at
Cowplain by 3 wickets. Tim Jackson
(2-42), Max Carter (2-28) and
Danielle Ransley (2-36) restricted
Ropley to 190-7.
However, the star of the show was
Sam Robinson! His 98 from 81 balls
was the foundation of the chase and
outstanding performance by the 15
year old.
Despite Andy Galliers taking 3-30
and Steven Dean making 69, the 2nd
team were on the losing side in a 76
run defeat against Sparsholt.
Sparsholt had been 71-5, but made it
to 269-8!
The 1st team brushed Burridge aside
at Havant Park. Richard Hindley (6-
35) made immediate inroads as
Burridge were removed for 123.
In reply, a 95 run partnership
between Ben Walker (54*) and Harry
Hovey (40*) saw the team home
easily.
90. The 1st team relied on their left arm spin
duo to wheel Ventnor out for 151 on the
island. Chris Morgan (5-44) and Steven
Matthews (4-34) did the majority of the
spade work, as they removed a strong
Ventnor batting line up.
Ben Walker continued his form with the
bat making 43, but the 1st team struggled
to knock the runs off. However, Stuart
Ransley (37*) and Jeremy Bulled came
together for a 44 run partnership to see
the team home.
The 2nd team suffered another defeat at
home to a powerful Rowledge team.
Andrew Galliers took 3-40 in the 178 run
defeat at Havant Park. However, the 2nd
team did have to complete the majority of
the game with 10 men as Mark Copping
suffered an injury whilst bowling.
The 3rd team made it 5 wins on the
bounce! Danielle Ransley took 4-57
as Ampfield made an imposing 223-
6.
Simon Morgan (73) and John
Brocklehurst (79*) made light work
of the total. The pair smashed the
Ampfield attack with 32 balls to
spare. The 3rd team continued their
rise up the league!
92. The 3rd team winning formula churned out
another win against Gosport Borough.
Danielle Ransley (4-27) took her league
wicket haul to 26 for the year as the 3rd’s
restricted the opposition to 130-8. John
Brocklehurst continued his form with the ball
as he took 3-14 . A 66 run partnership
between Jack Davies (44*) and Martin Kinge
(25*) took Havant to a 5 wicket victory and in
to promotion contention!
A superb bowling performance ensured that
the 1st team won by 4 wickets against the
Hampshire Academy. Walker (4-23), Morgan
(3-17) and Hindley (2-20) kept the Academy
to 140. Walter Lawrence Trophy winner Rob
Gibson top scored with 31 in a nervous reply.
The result meant that the 1st team were 7
points behind South Wilts in the table.
The 2nd team came
agonizingly close to securing
their safety in Division 2, but
succumbed to a 2 wicket loss.
Robson (60) and Ransley (51)
laid the platform in a score of
212. Loat (3-44) and Hayward
(3-37) gave the 2’s a fighting
chance, but a boundary off the
last ball saw Langley Manor to
victory!
93. The 1st team went top of the table thanks to
a crushing 119 run victory at St.Cross, as
South Wilts lost at home to Lymington. An
80 run partnership between Walker (54)
and Hopson (45) laid the foundations. Chris
Stone (46) carried the good work on to help
the team make 206-7. Walker (3-13) and
Kandiah (3-19) blew away the top order
reducing St.Cross to 27-7!
The 2nd’s disposed of Hartley Wintney
by 86 runs! Simon Loat (59) and
Gareth Ransley (50) led Havant to
197-9. Phil Loat continued his
excellent season with 5-32!
Tim Jackson had a fantastic day for
the 3rd team in their 5 wicket victory
over Fair Oak. His 5-23 contributed to
Fair Oak being rolled for 93. He then
made 40* batting at no.3 to see the
team home!
94. A 5 wicket win over Lymington for the 1st
team set up a final day decider against South
Wilts. Lymington spiralled from 98-1 to 158
all out. Spin was to the fore, with Steven
Matthews taking 3-16 and Richard Hindley
taking 3-19. A 91 run opening partnership
between Ben Walker (47) and Rob Gibson
(39) gave Havant a strong base for their
reply. Chris Morgan scored a spritely 44 to
ensure that Havant got across the line.
A depleted 2nd XI travelled to OT’s and
Romsey. A 9 wicket defeat still had some
notable highlights. Steve Dean (58) anchored
the Havant innings of 158. He was given
decent support from Phil Loat (33) on a
tricky wicket. Daniel Oliver made a
successful return to league cricket taking 1-
28 from 8 overs, but OT’s were much too
strong in the end.
The 3rd’s put a spirited display
against promotion contenders
Fareham and Crofton 2’s despite a
depleted team. Fareham put 248-3
on the board with Robin Sykes
taking 2-61. The reply would have
pleased Craig Stainton, as Geoff
Owen (66) and Charlie Jackson
(70) ensured that the deficit was
only 60 runs. The pair put on 73
for the 2nd wicket.
95. Hopes of a league title were sadly
extinguished at Salisbury on the final day of
the season for the 1st team. A 48 run defeat
meant that South Wilts won the League,
though Havant did retain their 50 over
pennant. Chris Morgan was the pick of the
bowlers taking 4-39, including a superb
return catch to remove James Hayward.
However, only Stuart Ransley (38) and Harry
Hovey (29) managed to make any significant
contribution in the pursuit of 175.
A gloomy final day of the year was
compounded by the relegation of the 2nd
team. Portsmouth were able to hang on to a
5 run victory at Havant Park. Josh McCoy
impressed with the ball taking 3-27 as
Portsmouth made 231-9. Many of the
batsmen made a start but Havant were not
able to get over the line. James Christian top
score wed 45.
The 3rd team capped off a
successful season with 3 run
victory over Sarisbury. Simon
Morgan laid the platform with 53
in a team score of 153. Jim
Smallbone capped off an excellent
season taking 6-47 to ensure that
the 3rd team finished 5th in the
league.
96.
97. The 1st team got off to a flying start with an 8 wicket win
over Alton at Havant Park. Ben Walker and Rohan
Kandiah returned combined figures of 13-7-11-5 as Alton
were dismissed for 56. Havant romped home losing
Hopson (19) and Walker (12) on the way…
98. Havant do the double on Totton!
Gareth Ransley scored 104* as the 2’s
win by 8 wickets at Southern Gardens
with Ransley and Andy Galliers (90*)
sharing a 207 run partnership. Earlier,
Graham Burns had starred with the
ball taking 3-39 as Totton posted 223-
7.
Ben Walker (61*) and Peter Hopson
(88*) secured a 10 wicket win at
Havant Park with an unbeaten 166 run
partnership! The pair took only 33.5
overs to knock off the total set by
Totton. The bowling performance was
equally impressive with Jeremy Ord
taking 3-22 and Steven Matthews
taking 3-46 restricting Totton to 165-
9.
The 3rd’s lost by 34 runs at Botley
Recreation Ground to IBM South
Hants. The spinners did a good job
by keeping the opposition to 209
with Smallbone picking up 3-30.
The reply was made up of lots of
little innings with Andy Ransley top
scoring with 20. Havant reached
175 with extras hitting 49!
99. Rain Strikes……Again!
The start of the season was blighted by
horrendous weather!
The 2nd team were robbed of a fantastic
position against Sparsholt whilst the 1st
team did not even travel to Burridge
that weekend.
The 3rd team came untangled at Cams
Hill School against Portchester 3’s.
Porchester batted first on a very wet
wicket making 130-8. Smallbone (4-24)
and Dyer (3-28) were the most effective
bowlers.
In reply, Havant could only manage 102
with Hopson making 56.
100. Havant go top of the League
Steven Matthews (3-20), Stuart
Ransley (3-25) and Chris Morgan (2-
18) spun Havant to a 5 wicket win
over Ventnor propelling the 1st team
to the top of the league. Ransley
completed a fine all round
performance by making 28* in the
reply.
The 3rd’s fell to an 8 wicket loss
against Hursley Park 3’s at Cowplain.
Bobby Dyer top scored with 21 as
Havant made only 65 in just over 32
overs.
Dyer and Danielle Ransley took a
wicket each in the reply.
The 2nd’s were beaten by 7 wickets
at Rowledge on a damp track.
Havant were asked to bat first, and
could only muster 89 in a little over
43 overs.
Rowledge scored more freely in
their reply, but Pete Hayward did
take 2-31 to briefly subdue
Rowledge.
101. The 2nd team were defeated by 86 runs
at Havant Park by Langley Manor.
Langley Manor made 241-6 with Andy
Ransley and Oliver Jones picking up two
wickets each. Many of the Havant
batsmen made starts, but nobody could
make it past 30 as Havant finished on
155 all out.
Heroic Harry leads Havant to
Academy win
Harry Hovey scored 76 in an impressive
5 wicket win for the 1st team on the
Nursery Ground at the Ageas Bowl.
Stuart Ransley maintained his form
with 64*. Rohan Kandiah took 5-58 in a
superb bowling spell!
The 3rd’s struggled against a power
packed Waterlooville 2nd team. Sam
Robinson (3-31) was the pick of the
bowlers as Waterlooville were bowled
out for 214. The reply never got started
as Havant were bowled out for 61. A 25
run partnership for the final wicket
between Craig Stainton and Mike Jones
showed the youngsters how it should
have been done!
102. An impressive performance from Ben Walker (4-45 & 44) saw the 1’s across the
line in a 4 wicket win against Alton.
Despite some lusty blows from Pete Hayward (40), the 2’s lost by 7 wickets at
Hartley Wintney putting the team in a precarious position.
The performances of the day came from the 3’s in an impressive 8 wicket win
against Tichborne Park 2’s. Mike Jones (3-5) and Danielle Ransley (3-31) did the
damage with the ball, and Bobby Dyer saw the team home with an unbeaten 63*.
103. The 1st team secured a 5 wicket win at Lymington with Peter Hopson (108)
providing the foundations for a successful chase of 227. Earlier, the bowling
spoils were shared about with Morgan (2-55), Hindley (2-63) and Ransley (2-29)
all heavily involved.
Experience certainly came to the fore as the 2nd team secured a vital 6 wicket win
over OT’s and Romsey. Graham Burns led with the ball taking 4-33 as OT’s were
restricted to 190. Andrew Galliers anchored the reply with 81* along with
notable contributions from Robson (34) and Christian (26).
104. Phil Loat rolled back the
years as he took 5-35 as the
2nd team secured an
impressive 66 run victory at
St.Helens. He was supported
well by Graham Burns and
Pete Hayward who picked
up 2 wickets each as they
defended a total of 189.
The 1st team suffered a
disappointing defeat at
home to South Wilts. Every
player in the top 8 got in to
double figures, but Havant
were not able to get close to
the 298 run total. Chris
Stone top scored with 44.
The wet weather during the week meant that
the match against Hayling Island II’s was
cancelled for the 3rd team.
Havant progressed through to the next round
of the T20 after a comfortable victory at
Bournemouth (Hopson 55, Ransley 2-14,
Morgan 2-15)
105. 2ND’S MAKE IT 3 ON THE BOUNCE!
Ben Walker inspired the 2nd team to an
impressive 82 run victory against
Paultons. Ben took amazing figures of 8.1–
6–7-6 as he hauled the team to an unlikely
victory at Havant Park!
Ben was part of four ducks during the 1st
innings as Havant had been dismissed for
132. Only Gareth Ransley (29), James
Christian (29) and Graham Burns (32)
offered any serious resistance.
However, Paultons were blasted out by
Walker, who was well supported by Pete
Hayward (2-10) and Phil Loat (2-15).
106. A fantastic return catch by Steven
Matthews turned the tide for the 1st
team against Bashley (Rydal) at
Havant Park. The left arm spinner
took a fantastic sprawling catch to
remove Jaron Morgan for 0. This
dismissal continued a dramatic
collapse, as Bashley (Rydal) went
from 135-1 to 192-9. Steven
Matthews (4-33) and Stuart Ransley
(5-54) were the architects of a vital
winning draw. Earlier, a 97 run
partnership between Hopson (53)
and Robert Gibson (48) led Havant
to a below par total of 220.
The 2nd team suffered a 40 run
defeat at Calmore Sports with James
Robson (37) and Simon Loat (33)
getting decent starts.
The 3rd team secured a fantastic win at
Froxfield. Sam Robinson (61) and Charlie
Jackson (76) were backbone of the 269
runs scored.
Danielle Ransley began a rich vein of form
as she took 3-43 to secure a 134 run
victory for a 3rd team that were quickly
rising up the league!
107. The 3rd team continued the winning
feeling with a 5 wicket victory at
Cowplain Rec. Danielle Ransley (3-24)
continued taking wickets and was
supported by the returning Mark
Copping (3-46) as they removed Old
Alresford for 104. Bobby Dyer (38) and
Tim Jackson (32) ensured that the 3’s
got over the line comfortably.
However, there was nothing comfortable
about the 1st team winning draw at
Totton. A late onslaught by Cameron
Valente meant Totton nearly secured all
the points at Southern Gardens. Earlier
Ben Walker (95) and Harry Hovey (58)
had steered the team to a commanding
314-8, but this was nearly not enough on
a tense afternoon for the team.
The 2nd team got back on track with
a 7 wicket win against Totton 2’s.
Phil Loat took 4-20 as they skittled
Totton out for 112.
Steve Dean (38*) ensured that the
chase posed few problems for the
team.
108. The 3rd team just kept winning! This
time, they beat Ropley 2’s at
Cowplain by 3 wickets. Tim Jackson
(2-42), Max Carter (2-28) and
Danielle Ransley (2-36) restricted
Ropley to 190-7.
However, the star of the show was
Sam Robinson! His 98 from 81 balls
was the foundation of the chase and
outstanding performance by the 15
year old.
Despite Andy Galliers taking 3-30
and Steven Dean making 69, the 2nd
team were on the losing side in a 76
run defeat against Sparsholt.
Sparsholt had been 71-5, but made it
to 269-8!
The 1st team brushed Burridge aside
at Havant Park. Richard Hindley (6-
35) made immediate inroads as
Burridge were removed for 123.
In reply, a 95 run partnership
between Ben Walker (54*) and Harry
Hovey (40*) saw the team home
easily.
109. The 1st team relied on their left arm spin
duo to wheel Ventnor out for 151 on the
island. Chris Morgan (5-44) and Steven
Matthews (4-34) did the majority of the
spade work, as they removed a strong
Ventnor batting line up.
Ben Walker continued his form with the
bat making 43, but the 1st team struggled
to knock the runs off. However, Stuart
Ransley (37*) and Jeremy Bulled came
together for a 44 run partnership to see
the team home.
The 2nd team suffered another defeat at
home to a powerful Rowledge team.
Andrew Galliers took 3-40 in the 178 run
defeat at Havant Park. However, the 2nd
team did have to complete the majority of
the game with 10 men as Mark Copping
suffered an injury whilst bowling.
The 3rd team made it 5 wins on the
bounce! Danielle Ransley took 4-57
as Ampfield made an imposing 223-
6.
Simon Morgan (73) and John
Brocklehurst (79*) made light work
of the total. The pair smashed the
Ampfield attack with 32 balls to
spare. The 3rd team continued their
rise up the league!
111. The 3rd team winning formula churned out
another win against Gosport Borough.
Danielle Ransley (4-27) took her league
wicket haul to 26 for the year as the 3rd’s
restricted the opposition to 130-8. John
Brocklehurst continued his form with the ball
as he took 3-14 . A 66 run partnership
between Jack Davies (44*) and Martin Kinge
(25*) took Havant to a 5 wicket victory and in
to promotion contention!
A superb bowling performance ensured that
the 1st team won by 4 wickets against the
Hampshire Academy. Walker (4-23), Morgan
(3-17) and Hindley (2-20) kept the Academy
to 140. Walter Lawrence Trophy winner Rob
Gibson top scored with 31 in a nervous reply.
The result meant that the 1st team were 7
points behind South Wilts in the table.
The 2nd team came
agonizingly close to securing
their safety in Division 2, but
succumbed to a 2 wicket loss.
Robson (60) and Ransley (51)
laid the platform in a score of
212. Loat (3-44) and Hayward
(3-37) gave the 2’s a fighting
chance, but a boundary off the
last ball saw Langley Manor to
victory!
112. The 1st team went top of the table thanks to
a crushing 119 run victory at St.Cross, as
South Wilts lost at home to Lymington. An
80 run partnership between Walker (54)
and Hopson (45) laid the foundations. Chris
Stone (46) carried the good work on to help
the team make 206-7. Walker (3-13) and
Kandiah (3-19) blew away the top order
reducing St.Cross to 27-7!
The 2nd’s disposed of Hartley Wintney
by 86 runs! Simon Loat (59) and
Gareth Ransley (50) led Havant to
197-9. Phil Loat continued his
excellent season with 5-32!
Tim Jackson had a fantastic day for
the 3rd team in their 5 wicket victory
over Fair Oak. His 5-23 contributed to
Fair Oak being rolled for 93. He then
made 40* batting at no.3 to see the
team home!
113. A 5 wicket win over Lymington for the 1st
team set up a final day decider against South
Wilts. Lymington spiralled from 98-1 to 158
all out. Spin was to the fore, with Steven
Matthews taking 3-16 and Richard Hindley
taking 3-19. A 91 run opening partnership
between Ben Walker (47) and Rob Gibson
(39) gave Havant a strong base for their
reply. Chris Morgan scored a spritely 44 to
ensure that Havant got across the line.
A depleted 2nd XI travelled to OT’s and
Romsey. A 9 wicket defeat still had some
notable highlights. Steve Dean (58) anchored
the Havant innings of 158. He was given
decent support from Phil Loat (33) on a
tricky wicket. Daniel Oliver made a
successful return to league cricket taking 1-
28 from 8 overs, but OT’s were much too
strong in the end.
The 3rd’s put a spirited display
against promotion contenders
Fareham and Crofton 2’s despite a
depleted team. Fareham put 248-3
on the board with Robin Sykes
taking 2-61. The reply would have
pleased Craig Stainton, as Geoff
Owen (66) and Charlie Jackson
(70) ensured that the deficit was
only 60 runs. The pair put on 73
for the 2nd wicket.
114. Hopes of a league title were sadly
extinguished at Salisbury on the final day of
the season for the 1st team. A 48 run defeat
meant that South Wilts won the League,
though Havant did retain their 50 over
pennant. Chris Morgan was the pick of the
bowlers taking 4-39, including a superb
return catch to remove James Hayward.
However, only Stuart Ransley (38) and Harry
Hovey (29) managed to make any significant
contribution in the pursuit of 175.
A gloomy final day of the year was
compounded by the relegation of the 2nd
team. Portsmouth were able to hang on to a
5 run victory at Havant Park. Josh McCoy
impressed with the ball taking 3-27 as
Portsmouth made 231-9. Many of the
batsmen made a start but Havant were not
able to get over the line. James Christian top
score wed 45.
The 3rd team capped off a
successful season with 3 run
victory over Sarisbury. Simon
Morgan laid the platform with 53
in a team score of 153. Jim
Smallbone capped off an excellent
season taking 6-47 to ensure that
the 3rd team finished 5th in the
league.
115.
116. The 1st team got off to a flying start with an 8 wicket win
over Alton at Havant Park. Ben Walker and Rohan
Kandiah returned combined figures of 13-7-11-5 as Alton
were dismissed for 56. Havant romped home losing
Hopson (19) and Walker (12) on the way…
117. Havant do the double on Totton!
Gareth Ransley scored 104* as the 2’s
win by 8 wickets at Southern Gardens
with Ransley and Andy Galliers (90*)
sharing a 207 run partnership. Earlier,
Graham Burns had starred with the
ball taking 3-39 as Totton posted 223-
7.
Ben Walker (61*) and Peter Hopson
(88*) secured a 10 wicket win at
Havant Park with an unbeaten 166 run
partnership! The pair took only 33.5
overs to knock off the total set by
Totton. The bowling performance was
equally impressive with Jeremy Ord
taking 3-22 and Steven Matthews
taking 3-46 restricting Totton to 165-
9.
The 3rd’s lost by 34 runs at Botley
Recreation Ground to IBM South
Hants. The spinners did a good job
by keeping the opposition to 209
with Smallbone picking up 3-30.
The reply was made up of lots of
little innings with Andy Ransley top
scoring with 20. Havant reached
175 with extras hitting 49!
118. Rain Strikes……Again!
The start of the season was blighted by
horrendous weather!
The 2nd team were robbed of a fantastic
position against Sparsholt whilst the 1st
team did not even travel to Burridge
that weekend.
The 3rd team came untangled at Cams
Hill School against Portchester 3’s.
Porchester batted first on a very wet
wicket making 130-8. Smallbone (4-24)
and Dyer (3-28) were the most effective
bowlers.
In reply, Havant could only manage 102
with Hopson making 56.
119. Havant go top of the League
Steven Matthews (3-20), Stuart
Ransley (3-25) and Chris Morgan (2-
18) spun Havant to a 5 wicket win
over Ventnor propelling the 1st team
to the top of the league. Ransley
completed a fine all round
performance by making 28* in the
reply.
The 3rd’s fell to an 8 wicket loss
against Hursley Park 3’s at Cowplain.
Bobby Dyer top scored with 21 as
Havant made only 65 in just over 32
overs.
Dyer and Danielle Ransley took a
wicket each in the reply.
The 2nd’s were beaten by 7 wickets
at Rowledge on a damp track.
Havant were asked to bat first, and
could only muster 89 in a little over
43 overs.
Rowledge scored more freely in
their reply, but Pete Hayward did
take 2-31 to briefly subdue
Rowledge.
120. The 2nd team were defeated by 86 runs
at Havant Park by Langley Manor.
Langley Manor made 241-6 with Andy
Ransley and Oliver Jones picking up two
wickets each. Many of the Havant
batsmen made starts, but nobody could
make it past 30 as Havant finished on
155 all out.
Heroic Harry leads Havant to
Academy win
Harry Hovey scored 76 in an impressive
5 wicket win for the 1st team on the
Nursery Ground at the Ageas Bowl.
Stuart Ransley maintained his form
with 64*. Rohan Kandiah took 5-58 in a
superb bowling spell!
The 3rd’s struggled against a power
packed Waterlooville 2nd team. Sam
Robinson (3-31) was the pick of the
bowlers as Waterlooville were bowled
out for 214. The reply never got started
as Havant were bowled out for 61. A 25
run partnership for the final wicket
between Craig Stainton and Mike Jones
showed the youngsters how it should
have been done!
121. An impressive performance from Ben Walker (4-45 & 44) saw the 1’s across the
line in a 4 wicket win against Alton.
Despite some lusty blows from Pete Hayward (40), the 2’s lost by 7 wickets at
Hartley Wintney putting the team in a precarious position.
The performances of the day came from the 3’s in an impressive 8 wicket win
against Tichborne Park 2’s. Mike Jones (3-5) and Danielle Ransley (3-31) did the
damage with the ball, and Bobby Dyer saw the team home with an unbeaten 63*.
122. The 1st team secured a 5 wicket win at Lymington with Peter Hopson (108)
providing the foundations for a successful chase of 227. Earlier, the bowling
spoils were shared about with Morgan (2-55), Hindley (2-63) and Ransley (2-29)
all heavily involved.
Experience certainly came to the fore as the 2nd team secured a vital 6 wicket win
over OT’s and Romsey. Graham Burns led with the ball taking 4-33 as OT’s were
restricted to 190. Andrew Galliers anchored the reply with 81* along with
notable contributions from Robson (34) and Christian (26).
123. Phil Loat rolled back the
years as he took 5-35 as the
2nd team secured an
impressive 66 run victory at
St.Helens. He was supported
well by Graham Burns and
Pete Hayward who picked
up 2 wickets each as they
defended a total of 189.
The 1st team suffered a
disappointing defeat at
home to South Wilts. Every
player in the top 8 got in to
double figures, but Havant
were not able to get close to
the 298 run total. Chris
Stone top scored with 44.
The wet weather during the week meant that
the match against Hayling Island II’s was
cancelled for the 3rd team.
Havant progressed through to the next round
of the T20 after a comfortable victory at
Bournemouth (Hopson 55, Ransley 2-14,
Morgan 2-15)
124. 2ND’S MAKE IT 3 ON THE BOUNCE!
Ben Walker inspired the 2nd team to an
impressive 82 run victory against
Paultons. Ben took amazing figures of 8.1–
6–7-6 as he hauled the team to an unlikely
victory at Havant Park!
Ben was part of four ducks during the 1st
innings as Havant had been dismissed for
132. Only Gareth Ransley (29), James
Christian (29) and Graham Burns (32)
offered any serious resistance.
However, Paultons were blasted out by
Walker, who was well supported by Pete
Hayward (2-10) and Phil Loat (2-15).
125. A fantastic return catch by Steven
Matthews turned the tide for the 1st
team against Bashley (Rydal) at
Havant Park. The left arm spinner
took a fantastic sprawling catch to
remove Jaron Morgan for 0. This
dismissal continued a dramatic
collapse, as Bashley (Rydal) went
from 135-1 to 192-9. Steven
Matthews (4-33) and Stuart Ransley
(5-54) were the architects of a vital
winning draw. Earlier, a 97 run
partnership between Hopson (53)
and Robert Gibson (48) led Havant
to a below par total of 220.
The 2nd team suffered a 40 run
defeat at Calmore Sports with James
Robson (37) and Simon Loat (33)
getting decent starts.
The 3rd team secured a fantastic win at
Froxfield. Sam Robinson (61) and Charlie
Jackson (76) were backbone of the 269
runs scored.
Danielle Ransley began a rich vein of form
as she took 3-43 to secure a 134 run
victory for a 3rd team that were quickly
rising up the league!
126. The 3rd team continued the winning
feeling with a 5 wicket victory at
Cowplain Rec. Danielle Ransley (3-24)
continued taking wickets and was
supported by the returning Mark
Copping (3-46) as they removed Old
Alresford for 104. Bobby Dyer (38) and
Tim Jackson (32) ensured that the 3’s
got over the line comfortably.
However, there was nothing comfortable
about the 1st team winning draw at
Totton. A late onslaught by Cameron
Valente meant Totton nearly secured all
the points at Southern Gardens. Earlier
Ben Walker (95) and Harry Hovey (58)
had steered the team to a commanding
314-8, but this was nearly not enough on
a tense afternoon for the team.
The 2nd team got back on track with
a 7 wicket win against Totton 2’s.
Phil Loat took 4-20 as they skittled
Totton out for 112.
Steve Dean (38*) ensured that the
chase posed few problems for the
team.
127. The 3rd team just kept winning! This
time, they beat Ropley 2’s at
Cowplain by 3 wickets. Tim Jackson
(2-42), Max Carter (2-28) and
Danielle Ransley (2-36) restricted
Ropley to 190-7.
However, the star of the show was
Sam Robinson! His 98 from 81 balls
was the foundation of the chase and
outstanding performance by the 15
year old.
Despite Andy Galliers taking 3-30
and Steven Dean making 69, the 2nd
team were on the losing side in a 76
run defeat against Sparsholt.
Sparsholt had been 71-5, but made it
to 269-8!
The 1st team brushed Burridge aside
at Havant Park. Richard Hindley (6-
35) made immediate inroads as
Burridge were removed for 123.
In reply, a 95 run partnership
between Ben Walker (54*) and Harry
Hovey (40*) saw the team home
easily.
128. The 1st team relied on their left arm spin
duo to wheel Ventnor out for 151 on the
island. Chris Morgan (5-44) and Steven
Matthews (4-34) did the majority of the
spade work, as they removed a strong
Ventnor batting line up.
Ben Walker continued his form with the
bat making 43, but the 1st team struggled
to knock the runs off. However, Stuart
Ransley (37*) and Jeremy Bulled came
together for a 44 run partnership to see
the team home.
The 2nd team suffered another defeat at
home to a powerful Rowledge team.
Andrew Galliers took 3-40 in the 178 run
defeat at Havant Park. However, the 2nd
team did have to complete the majority of
the game with 10 men as Mark Copping
suffered an injury whilst bowling.
The 3rd team made it 5 wins on the
bounce! Danielle Ransley took 4-57
as Ampfield made an imposing 223-
6.
Simon Morgan (73) and John
Brocklehurst (79*) made light work
of the total. The pair smashed the
Ampfield attack with 32 balls to
spare. The 3rd team continued their
rise up the league!
130. The 3rd team winning formula churned out
another win against Gosport Borough.
Danielle Ransley (4-27) took her league
wicket haul to 26 for the year as the 3rd’s
restricted the opposition to 130-8. John
Brocklehurst continued his form with the ball
as he took 3-14 . A 66 run partnership
between Jack Davies (44*) and Martin Kinge
(25*) took Havant to a 5 wicket victory and in
to promotion contention!
A superb bowling performance ensured that
the 1st team won by 4 wickets against the
Hampshire Academy. Walker (4-23), Morgan
(3-17) and Hindley (2-20) kept the Academy
to 140. Walter Lawrence Trophy winner Rob
Gibson top scored with 31 in a nervous reply.
The result meant that the 1st team were 7
points behind South Wilts in the table.
The 2nd team came
agonizingly close to securing
their safety in Division 2, but
succumbed to a 2 wicket loss.
Robson (60) and Ransley (51)
laid the platform in a score of
212. Loat (3-44) and Hayward
(3-37) gave the 2’s a fighting
chance, but a boundary off the
last ball saw Langley Manor to
victory!
131. The 1st team went top of the table thanks to
a crushing 119 run victory at St.Cross, as
South Wilts lost at home to Lymington. An
80 run partnership between Walker (54)
and Hopson (45) laid the foundations. Chris
Stone (46) carried the good work on to help
the team make 206-7. Walker (3-13) and
Kandiah (3-19) blew away the top order
reducing St.Cross to 27-7!
The 2nd’s disposed of Hartley Wintney
by 86 runs! Simon Loat (59) and
Gareth Ransley (50) led Havant to
197-9. Phil Loat continued his
excellent season with 5-32!
Tim Jackson had a fantastic day for
the 3rd team in their 5 wicket victory
over Fair Oak. His 5-23 contributed to
Fair Oak being rolled for 93. He then
made 40* batting at no.3 to see the
team home!
132. A 5 wicket win over Lymington for the 1st
team set up a final day decider against South
Wilts. Lymington spiralled from 98-1 to 158
all out. Spin was to the fore, with Steven
Matthews taking 3-16 and Richard Hindley
taking 3-19. A 91 run opening partnership
between Ben Walker (47) and Rob Gibson
(39) gave Havant a strong base for their
reply. Chris Morgan scored a spritely 44 to
ensure that Havant got across the line.
A depleted 2nd XI travelled to OT’s and
Romsey. A 9 wicket defeat still had some
notable highlights. Steve Dean (58) anchored
the Havant innings of 158. He was given
decent support from Phil Loat (33) on a
tricky wicket. Daniel Oliver made a
successful return to league cricket taking 1-
28 from 8 overs, but OT’s were much too
strong in the end.
The 3rd’s put a spirited display
against promotion contenders
Fareham and Crofton 2’s despite a
depleted team. Fareham put 248-3
on the board with Robin Sykes
taking 2-61. The reply would have
pleased Craig Stainton, as Geoff
Owen (66) and Charlie Jackson
(70) ensured that the deficit was
only 60 runs. The pair put on 73
for the 2nd wicket.
133. Hopes of a league title were sadly
extinguished at Salisbury on the final day of
the season for the 1st team. A 48 run defeat
meant that South Wilts won the League,
though Havant did retain their 50 over
pennant. Chris Morgan was the pick of the
bowlers taking 4-39, including a superb
return catch to remove James Hayward.
However, only Stuart Ransley (38) and Harry
Hovey (29) managed to make any significant
contribution in the pursuit of 175.
A gloomy final day of the year was
compounded by the relegation of the 2nd
team. Portsmouth were able to hang on to a
5 run victory at Havant Park. Josh McCoy
impressed with the ball taking 3-27 as
Portsmouth made 231-9. Many of the
batsmen made a start but Havant were not
able to get over the line. James Christian top
score wed 45.
The 3rd team capped off a
successful season with 3 run
victory over Sarisbury. Simon
Morgan laid the platform with 53
in a team score of 153. Jim
Smallbone capped off an excellent
season taking 6-47 to ensure that
the 3rd team finished 5th in the
league.
134.
135. The 1st team got off to a flying start with an 8 wicket win
over Alton at Havant Park. Ben Walker and Rohan
Kandiah returned combined figures of 13-7-11-5 as Alton
were dismissed for 56. Havant romped home losing
Hopson (19) and Walker (12) on the way…
136. Havant do the double on Totton!
Gareth Ransley scored 104* as the 2’s
win by 8 wickets at Southern Gardens
with Ransley and Andy Galliers (90*)
sharing a 207 run partnership. Earlier,
Graham Burns had starred with the
ball taking 3-39 as Totton posted 223-
7.
Ben Walker (61*) and Peter Hopson
(88*) secured a 10 wicket win at
Havant Park with an unbeaten 166 run
partnership! The pair took only 33.5
overs to knock off the total set by
Totton. The bowling performance was
equally impressive with Jeremy Ord
taking 3-22 and Steven Matthews
taking 3-46 restricting Totton to 165-
9.
The 3rd’s lost by 34 runs at Botley
Recreation Ground to IBM South
Hants. The spinners did a good job
by keeping the opposition to 209
with Smallbone picking up 3-30.
The reply was made up of lots of
little innings with Andy Ransley top
scoring with 20. Havant reached
175 with extras hitting 49!
137. Rain Strikes……Again!
The start of the season was blighted by
horrendous weather!
The 2nd team were robbed of a fantastic
position against Sparsholt whilst the 1st
team did not even travel to Burridge
that weekend.
The 3rd team came untangled at Cams
Hill School against Portchester 3’s.
Porchester batted first on a very wet
wicket making 130-8. Smallbone (4-24)
and Dyer (3-28) were the most effective
bowlers.
In reply, Havant could only manage 102
with Hopson making 56.
138. Havant go top of the League
Steven Matthews (3-20), Stuart
Ransley (3-25) and Chris Morgan (2-
18) spun Havant to a 5 wicket win
over Ventnor propelling the 1st team
to the top of the league. Ransley
completed a fine all round
performance by making 28* in the
reply.
The 3rd’s fell to an 8 wicket loss
against Hursley Park 3’s at Cowplain.
Bobby Dyer top scored with 21 as
Havant made only 65 in just over 32
overs.
Dyer and Danielle Ransley took a
wicket each in the reply.
The 2nd’s were beaten by 7 wickets
at Rowledge on a damp track.
Havant were asked to bat first, and
could only muster 89 in a little over
43 overs.
Rowledge scored more freely in
their reply, but Pete Hayward did
take 2-31 to briefly subdue
Rowledge.
139. The 2nd team were defeated by 86 runs
at Havant Park by Langley Manor.
Langley Manor made 241-6 with Andy
Ransley and Oliver Jones picking up two
wickets each. Many of the Havant
batsmen made starts, but nobody could
make it past 30 as Havant finished on
155 all out.
Heroic Harry leads Havant to
Academy win
Harry Hovey scored 76 in an impressive
5 wicket win for the 1st team on the
Nursery Ground at the Ageas Bowl.
Stuart Ransley maintained his form
with 64*. Rohan Kandiah took 5-58 in a
superb bowling spell!
The 3rd’s struggled against a power
packed Waterlooville 2nd team. Sam
Robinson (3-31) was the pick of the
bowlers as Waterlooville were bowled
out for 214. The reply never got started
as Havant were bowled out for 61. A 25
run partnership for the final wicket
between Craig Stainton and Mike Jones
showed the youngsters how it should
have been done!
140. An impressive performance from Ben Walker (4-45 & 44) saw the 1’s across the
line in a 4 wicket win against Alton.
Despite some lusty blows from Pete Hayward (40), the 2’s lost by 7 wickets at
Hartley Wintney putting the team in a precarious position.
The performances of the day came from the 3’s in an impressive 8 wicket win
against Tichborne Park 2’s. Mike Jones (3-5) and Danielle Ransley (3-31) did the
damage with the ball, and Bobby Dyer saw the team home with an unbeaten 63*.
141. The 1st team secured a 5 wicket win at Lymington with Peter Hopson (108)
providing the foundations for a successful chase of 227. Earlier, the bowling
spoils were shared about with Morgan (2-55), Hindley (2-63) and Ransley (2-29)
all heavily involved.
Experience certainly came to the fore as the 2nd team secured a vital 6 wicket win
over OT’s and Romsey. Graham Burns led with the ball taking 4-33 as OT’s were
restricted to 190. Andrew Galliers anchored the reply with 81* along with
notable contributions from Robson (34) and Christian (26).