Scorecard

Clyst St George v Erratics Cricket Club Erratics on Sun 24 May 2026 at 2.00pm
Erratics Cricket Club Lost by 3 wickets

Match report Phil Power to Report

“I just want a crap”


Playing at Clyst St George CC is always a pleasure; this game was tinged with sadness. We had heard that Peter Thomson had died that morning. Peter, an extraordinary man, so intelligent and mischievous, so caring, a lover of the game, taught of its aesthetic pleasures: elegance of form and delicacy of touch. Peter's attitude and opinions make nonsense of the metaphor by which our lives are said to reflect the seasons. He remained instantly recognisable as the softly spoken skipper and advisor who led the Erratics for a number of years (Peter was my first captain). The premise of competitive sport is that each match is a fresh start on a level playing field. That’s why we are free to enjoy it, to invest what we like in it, and to divest ourselves when it’s convenient.


Both teams stood either side of the pitch as we clapped for a memorable minute with the camera acting as wicketkeeper. Very, very moving, and a particular challenge for Duncan and Fraser to turn their minds to the game. The title to this was apparently Peter’s last words, Shakespearean to the end.

The Erratics posted 214/6 declared from 40 overs, built around a composed, unbeaten 60 from Chris Cook and a sparkling 65 off 54 from Lee Grant. Lee’s innings, laced with 13 fours and a six, set an early tempo after the loss of Duncan Chave for a duck, who must have been distracted and tired after the sad news. Brad Causey (25) and Jon Perkin (13) offered support, but the middle phase belonged to Clyst St George’s change bowlers. The Creer–Wilson axis applied a squeeze: B Creer’s 11 overs cost just 30 with two maidens and a wicket, while B Wilson was outstanding with 10-4-31-2, removing the dangerous Lee Grant (again) and Ben Yarde-Buller. Extras also kept Erratics moving. With 15 byes and 14 wides among 39 extras, the Erratics total swelled even as wickets fell at key moments: 43-1, 78-2, 149-3, 153-4, 209-5. Chris Cook anchored expertly to ensure a competitive finish at 214/6.
Clyst found a string of contributions that kept the rate in check despite wickets, with both Creer brothers retiring with 50s, built around some very aggressive shots.

Nigel and Lee began the bowling, and at one stage Clyst were 17-3. This grew to 100-4 as Asselman began the boundary onslaught. His removal by Lee brought Bertie Creer to the crease. They were following Clyst’s overseas player, who was intrigued by Fraser's announcement that he would be bowling ‘round and through’. Fraser removed him with his first very quick ball that completely took him by surprise. Fraser then did a similar job on Hemingway and Sivyer. It was left to Cragg and Bernie Wilson to wrap the game up for Clyst in 25.4 overs. Bernie out of character, driving the winning runs through long off.

My chats with Peter over the years were gloriously different from almost any conversation I have previously had about cricket. Before long it was very clear that you joined him in thinking about cricket. If your wits were in good order, it was always a privilege.

Erratics Cricket Club Erratics Batting
Player Name RunsMB4s6sSRCtStRo
extras
TOTAL :
4nb 14w 15b 6lb 
for 6 wickets
39
214		        
Jon Perkin b C Taylor 13 20 3 65.00
Duncan Chave ct S King b C Taylor 0 3 0
Bradley Causey ct C Taylor b B Creer 25 30 5 83.33
Lee Grant ct W Esson b B Wilson 65 54 13 1 120.37
Chris Cook Not Out  60 84 12 71.43
Ben Yarde-Buller ct R Asselman b B Wilson 0 14 0
Nigel Rutherford ct S King b F Creer 11 38 1 28.95 1
Fraser Chave Not Out  1 1 100
Jonathan Kirby  
Martin Weiler  
Mark Hailwood  

Clyst St George Bowling

Player nameOversMaidensRunsWicketsAverageEconomy
Stephen King6.013200.005.33
Charlie Taylor5.0138219.007.60
Bertie Creer11.0230130.002.73
Ewan Cragg4.004200.0010.50
Bernie Wilson10.0431215.503.10
Freddie Creer4.0020120.005.00

Clyst St George Batting
Player name RMB4s6sSR
extras
TOTAL :
1nb 2w 4b  
for 7 wickets
7
215 (25.4 overs)		     
Ollie Manning ct P Power b N Rutherford 8 9 1 88.89
Will Esson ct N Rutherford b L Grant 6 5 1 120.0
Stephen King b N Rutherford 0 2 0
Ridouan Asselman b L Grant 44 24 7 2 183.33
Bertie Creer Retired Not Out  50 32 10 156.25
Charlie Taylor b F Chave 30 18 6 166.67
Ross Hemingway b F Chave 1 11 9.09
Freddie Creer Retired Not Out  50 23 6 4 217.39
Derek Sivyer b F Chave 1 7 14.29
Ewan Cragg Not Out  17 16 1 1 106.25
Bernie Wilson Not Out  1 8 12.50

Erratics Cricket Club Erratics Bowling

Player NameOversMaidensRunsWicketsAverageEconomy
Lee Grant8.0063231.507.88
Nigel Rutherford4.0046223.0011.50
Mark Hailwood3.003200.0010.67
Fraser Chave5.422538.334.41
Ben Yarde-Buller3.004300.0014.33
Phil Power2.00200.001.00