TOSS CRICKET ACADEMY NEW DELHI 128-6 (Vivan Bhatia 54)
BELHUS UNDER 13s SPITFIRES 132-6:

We were delighted to be asked to arrange an Under 13s match against the young touring side from New Delh, and honoured to become the first Club in the Borough to entertain a team from the Indian subcontinent. 

The Academy batted first and, in very different conditions to which they are used to back in India, did extremely well to post a total of 128 for 6 from the allotted 25 overs.  Vivan Bhatia was the star of the touring side in stroking a controlled 54, and he was well supported by Abdulla Ikram who added 32 to their scorecard.  Harvey Sharpe was the pick of the Spitfires' bowlers with 3 for 10 from his 3 overs.

In our run-chase, opener Joseph Trotter produced a fine 32 and Finley Lovell and Elliot Osborne contributed 21 apiece as we reached the required target in 20.4 overs to win by 4 wickets.

This was an excellent game of cricket between two highly enthusiastic and talented young sides that was played in good spirit and thoroughly enjoyed by all.

Thanks are extended to our Head of Youth Cricket, Ryan Wells, for making the arrangements for the Academy's visit, and to all of our coaches and Belhus members who provided the necessary assistance to ensure a successful day and presentation evening.

We hope that all members of the Academy enjoyed their visit to North Stifford Village Green and wish them well for the rest of their ambitious tour to England.

Belhus player of the match - Joseph Trotter for scoring 32 runs.
Belhus bowler of the match - Harvey Sharpe for his 3 wickets.

11th June 2025