Portsmouth & Southsea Cricket Club

1st XI – Victory Over Fawley by 62 Runs

Portsmouth & Southsea 1st XI: 287/6 (50 overs)
Fawley 1st XI: 225/9 (50 overs)
Result: Portsmouth & Southsea won by 62 runs
Points: P&S 21 pts – Fawley 8 pts

The 1st XI produced a commanding performance to overcome Fawley by 62 runs. Batting first, P&S built steadily through Jack Davies (94), Alex Davidson (51), and Tom Benfield (40) to reach 287. However, the game became tense as Fawley gained momentum in the chase, led by a dangerous knock from Bailey Parratt (62). The game shifted when Ben Saunders took the crucial wicket of Parratt in his second spell.

Despite a late fightback from Mohammad Saif-Ul Islam (41) and Callum Earl (28), Fawley ended on 225/9, with Portsmouth & Southsea securing a 62-run win.

2nd XI – Dominant Win Over Kerala by 95 Runs

Portsmouth & Southsea 2nd XI: 236 all out (43.2 overs)
Kerala (Portsmouth) 2nd XI: 141 all out (32 overs)
Result: Portsmouth & Southsea won by 95 runs
Points: P&S 24 pts – Kerala 8 pts

An all-round team performance earned the 2nd XI a 95-run win. Opening bat George Wilson was the standout with a classy 81, supported by Sanka Purna (44) and James White (29). The real fireworks came with the ball, as 1st change Matt Wheeler tore through the Kerala batting order with a brilliant spell of 4/28 – including a hat-trick to cap it off! He was backed up by Sanka Purna and Jurie De Villiers, who chipped in with two wickets apiece to seal the victory.

3rd XI – Battling Loss Against Sarisbury Athletic by 65 Runs

Sarisbury Athletic 3rd XI: 196 all out (44.3 overs)
Portsmouth & Southsea 3rd XI: 131 all out (34.4 overs)
Result: Sarisbury Athletic won by 65 runs
Points: P&S 8 pts – Sarisbury 22 pts

Despite a strong bowling display led by Ryan Clarke (4/29) and Ben Hallatt (3 wickets), the 3rd XI were unable to chase down 196. Marly Rider held the innings together with a determined 64, but wickets fell regularly at the other end. Phil Jewell was the difference for Sarisbury, taking 4/9 in a match-winning spell.

4th XI – Heavy Defeat But Special Moment in Loss to Denmead

Denmead 1st XI: 212/4 (40 overs)
Portsmouth & Southsea 4th XI: 92 all out (38.1 overs)
Result: Denmead won by 120 runs
Points: P&S 4 pts – Denmead 24 pts

The 4th XI had a tough outing, falling to a 120-run defeat. Denmead batted well to reach 212, with Callum Watson (60*) and Paul Charlton (43) providing the backbone. The chase never quite got going, with only Syed Rahman (20) and Dan Cross (13) offering resistance before Jon Cook blew through the lower order with 5/11.

However, the match was made special by a heart-warming moment as young Sam Lucocq made his debut in adult cricket, batting alongside his dad Nik – a memorable occasion for the Lucocq family.

🏆 Weekend Highlights

• 🎯 Matt Wheeler’s Hat-Trick – A sensational moment in the 2s' win over Kerala.
• 💙 Family First – A debut to remember as Sam Lucocq batted with his dad Nik in the 4s.
• 💪 Top Batting Performances – Jack Davies (94), George Wilson (81), Marly Rider (64).
• 🔥 Standout Bowling – Ryan Clarke (4/29), Matt Wheeler (4/28 & hat-trick)