Match Reports

Salix's fielding proved costly as Quokkas claimed a 163-run victory at Barnes Elms. Despite an outstanding debut from Thirumegan "Mega" Yogarajah (3-40) and a spirited 22 from fellow newcomer Shelvin Chand, eight dropped catches allowed Quokkas to post 262-7 before Salix were dismissed for 99. The afternoon may not have gone to plan, but there were plenty of encouraging signs from the club's newest recruits and enough optimism to look ahead to next Sunday.

As Dickie headed to the wrong ground before a ball was bowled, setting the tone for an eventful afternoon at Winchmore Hill. Despite an excellent innings from Raj and early breakthroughs with the ball, Salix ultimately came up short as Heteroi chased down 214 with four overs to spare in a competitive, good-spirited contest.

Three weeks after chasing 241 against the Whalers with remarkable ease, Salix returned to Barn Elms hoping to repeat the trick. Instead, with a makeshift XI featuring two debutants, an emergency wicketkeeper, and several players still finding their feet, they found a Whalers side that had learned from the first encounter. Despite a spirited century stand from Adam Darling and debutant Iftkhar Jalil that briefly revived hopes of another famous chase, Salix ultimately fell 30 runs short in a contest that proved, much like a finely tuned piano, that every part has to work in harmony.

Reduced to just nine players, Salix CC overcame a ten-man Not the MCC side in sweltering heat to secure a deserved victory. It was a true team effort, with valuable contributions throughout the side, while Andy Spurr produced a match-winning all-round display, starring with both bat and ball to help Salix return to winning ways.

Salix fell just four runs short in a thrilling contest against the Gents at Barnes, despite an excellent unbeaten 99 from the opposition and a valiant chase of 181. Vijay's maiden Salix fifty and CK's classy 49 kept the hosts in contention throughout, with the game going down to the final over. Although the result didn't go Salix's way, seven debutants helped make the fixture possible and contributed to an enjoyable match played in great spirit.

Savour these Salix days, for a week after comfortably defeating one traditional opponent, the Demijohns, we went one better in despatching another, the Whalers, by eight wickets and plenty of overs to spare. This when chasing what appeared to be a daunting 241 in 35 overs, against a team we hadn’t beaten in some years, in Sai’s first game as skipper.

A storming win in Oxford gets Salix its first win of the season.

Salix entered its 34th season this weekend, which feels faintly ridiculous considering several members of today’s side have been around for almost all of them. Irwin started his 32nd Salix season, CK somehow reached his 25th Salix season game whilst still claiming to be “just helping out”.

We won, coming back from behind against one of our biggest rivals, against all the odds. Inspiring future generations for years. That’s the Lionesses victory against Spain on penalties which we were able to watch from the pub after being annihilated against the Quokkas.