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Following a year’s hiatus, the Buccaneers once again descended on that oasis of tranquillity and indulgence in SW6, The Hurlingham Club. Players, officials and invited guests watched on under the 28-degree rays of sun while the Buccs were put in … Continue reading →

An eagerly anticipated rematch following the rain affected draw in 2019, the Buccaneers arrived at the idyllic Ascott Park to play The Nomads in what would be the Buccs’ first outing of the year. Following some last minute recruitment by … Continue reading →

The Committee is delighted to announce that Thursday 28th October will be the date of the Annual Dinner. We have reserved the East India Club and look foward to seeing as many Buccaneers there as possible. We will release more … Continue reading →

Although the club only played four games in 2020, the Committee has published averages for the year including leading batsman and bowler. These can be found here.

It feels strange writing a match report for the Buccs’ final game of the season having played just three matches prior to this – but this really has been the strangest of summers. Following two victories and a winning draw … Continue reading →

Remote match manager Richard Hobbs was pleased to receive the news* that Buccaneers made it two-from-two for the 2020 season with a 67 run win in a low-scoring game at Follies Farm on 6 September.  Eswar Kalidasan (52) was the … Continue reading →

BUCCANEERS v WARBOROUGH & SHILLINGFORD An Indian Summer it was, a raging bunsen it was not. With perfect blue skies above, a slow-and-low wicket below, and plenty of spin options within, the Buccaneers won the toss and opted to bat. … Continue reading →

WC & T CC 234 – 8 (40 overs), Buccs 235 – 4 (35.1 overs). Buccaneers won by six wickets Buccaneers cricket made a very welcome return at West Chiltington & Thakeham on Sunday 26 July. This was our second … Continue reading →

Buccaneers will soon be receiving the Club’s fixture card for the coming season. Although we know that no cricket will be played during the first part of the season at least, your committee felt that you would still like to … Continue reading →

Buccaneers won by 17 runs Innings of Buccaneers O Metcalfe lbw Kirkham 8L Milne ct Jake b Kirkham 12E Kalidasan b Black 35J Milne lbw Meadows 6C Leefe b Meadows 14W Metcalfe ct H Bryant b Black 9S Leefe ct … Continue reading →