NDCC Yearbook 2026 - Flipbook - Page 37
We have a wonderful team spirit at Tarka but our critical mass of players of hardball remains
relatively low, and if we are to continue our outstanding record of success, I would urge
players to look carefully at our fixtures for the season and endeavour to commit to making
themselves available for as many games as possible. Please also encourage anyone interested in
ladies’ cricket to come along and join us!
Despite some challenges, the season began positively with a seven-wicket victory over Taunton
CC on a challenging surface. Issie Ollis scored a confident 30, Rose Ball added 31, and Tarka
successfully chased 117 to finish on 121/3.
The second fixture, away to Plymouth, was unfortunately cancelled due to a failure to cover their
pitch despite improved afternoon conditions, resulting in shared points.
An away fixture against Exeter followed, with both sides affected by county call-ups. We were
delighted and grateful that two mother/daughter combinations Lucy Dyer mother of Sydney Dyer
one of our younger players, as well as Yulija Ollis mother of Issie stepped up and facilitated us
fielding a team! Despite reduced availability of the County players, the match was played in
excellent spirit. Strong contributions from Eluned Davies, Kate Williams, Lauren Bowden and
Olivia Kingdon saw Tarka post 176 and edge the contest by 22 runs.
Jan and Yulija adding some experience to the team at Cornwood!
Tarka recorded a convincing home win against Paignton in early June. They are a strong team
who always play fair and we enjoy the matches. Tarka posting 197/8 thanks to contributions
throughout the order, Issie Ollis another solid 29 runs, Gee Lilii 47, Kate Williams 35, Lauren
Bowden 29. Paignton were restricted to 129/9, with Rebecca Savory producing an outstanding
bowling performance of 3 for 13. This was followed by another strong away performance at
Cornwood, where Tarka scored 200/5. Notable highlights included Rose Ball’s 68, Jemima
Brunton’s first senior wickets, and a standout all-round display from player of the match Megan
Snape.
The team’s highest score of the season v Taunton came on the Cameron/Dart wicket at Instow.at
Instow, where Tarka amassed a massive 309/4, led by Annie Townsend’s rapid 79, Rose Ball’s 59
NO, and solid contributions from Megan Snape.
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