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(Editors note: this report dates from 17 June, hence reference to rain!) The overnight rain neither dampened our spirits nor the famously rapid croquet lawn outfield at the prestigious Hurlingham Club. Miraculously the Buccaneers arrived on time with 10 healthy … Continue reading →

Mark Lawrence Memorial Trophy – Lindfield 121 all out, Buccs 122-7 Won by 3 wickets In sunbaked conditions at Lindfield in rural West Sussex, a vibrant Buccs team outplayed a youthful Lindfield side to win by three wickets. The hosts … Continue reading →

As Britain’s heatwave entered a fourth week, 11 Buccaneers braved the Surrey sun to take on Brook CC; a fixture that has fallen foul of the weather for the last three seasons. No such danger this season as the Buccs … Continue reading →

Scorecard for Buccaneers v Nomads on Sunday 10 June 2018 Match report courtesy of Nomads CC can be found here. BUCCANEERS CC Innings R Elston bowled Desai 0 C Leech c Shawl b Desai 97 C Leefe bowled Page 42 … Continue reading →

Buccaneers (226-9 dec) beat Armadillos (201 all out) on 20th May 2018 A dirt brown strip , bright green square and corn yellow outfield fresh from the first cut of the year made it a difficult toss to call. Having decided … Continue reading →

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More than 30 Buccs and their guests enjoyed a convivial evening at the East India Club to celebrate the 2017 season. With six matches won but also six cancelled, President Simon Woolfries reflected on the twin challenges of the diminished … Continue reading →

With 10 matches played and a win rate of 60%, 2017 was another successful season for the club. Why not find out who was the leading batsman and bowler prior to the Dinner. Click here to access the full review.

The 2018 Annual Dinner takes place at the East India Club on 7 February 2018. We are lucky to have TMS’s Dan Norcross speaking after dinner this year. To secure your ticket, please complete our form by clicking here.   … Continue reading →

The usual scrambling around for players resulted in two teams (one of 11 and one of ten) assembling at the annual worm cast arena that is Betchworth Cricket Club (conveniently situated behind the Red Lion pub) for the Buccaneers’ end … Continue reading →