Devon Dumplings v Exeter School

 With the glorious summer weather set to continue, Dumplings had a busy week with three

matches against Schools.

Graham White was as ever in charge of the Exeter School fixture and had picked a side with

several old boys, including one set of siblings. The School also had siblings, and one family

was actually split between the two teams. With the appointed scorer unfortunately stuck on a train, Derek Hardy stood in for the first innings.

James Horler won the toss and Dumplings batted first. Opener Harry Williams enjoyed being back at School, smashing 83 off just 52 balls before he became Josh P’s second victim with the score on 106 for 3. This brought in Xavier Warmbrunn who carried on where Williams left off, eventually retiring on 71. Horler chipped in with 38 taking the score to a very respectable 267 for 6.

The School made a good stab at chasing the target, with several significant partnerships. Top

scorer was their captain Freddie C who finished on 68 before being one of old Boy Alex

James’s two run out victims. Jacob H hit a quick fire 50 off just 33. The School finished just

16 runs short. A good game, and thank you to the School for their hospitality. 

 Dumplings presented three caps:  debutants Harry Williams and Seb Looker, and

Overseas player Xavier Warmbrunn.

DD: 267 for 6. (Harry Williams 83, Xavier Warmbrunn 71 – Josh P 2/45)

Exeter School: 251 for 8. (Freddie C 68, Jacob H 58, Nate J 43 – Alex James 3/37, Joe Poustie

2/38)

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