The 1^st XI came out of the starting blocks with an 87-run victory over a youthful Gloucester 2^nd XI side. Batting first at Stuart Fields, Minchinhampton put on an impressive 240 for 6 off their 40 overs, in the first competitive fixture on the newly refurbished square. The ever-talented Taylor Williams contributed a scintillating 74 before falling LBW, supported by a brilliant 54 on debut from Jim Gant and a characteristically swashbuckling 37 from Steve Rogers to top-up the total. In return, Gloucester never really got going, Matt Hole allowing only 9 runs from his 8 overs opening the bowling, and Jaime Waring contributing 3 wickets. Well done to John Roe in his first match as 1^st XI captain and the rest of the team, who find themselves 3^rd place in GCCL Division 5.

The 2^nd XI unfortunately didn’t have as enjoyable an afternoon in Tetbury against their 2^nd XI, coming second by 138 runs. Tetbury hit 305 with two centurions, the best of the Minchinhampton bowling performances being Rich Scott with 60-1 from his ten overs. In response, Minch made it to 167 all out in the 39^th over, Rich Scott again contributing superbly with 48, alongside Simon Penn with 38 and John Wood with 36. We go again! 

1^st XI scorecard.
2^nd XI scorecard.