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A collective bowling effort demonstrated the depth of the Tarka team and the fact that we offer
opportunities for development and participation to all our players when Millie Squire, Issie Ollis
and Eluned Davies took 2 wickets each with Gee Lilii, Gemma Canham, Sydney Dyer and Annie
Townsend taking one apiece. dismissed Taunton for 101, underlining the depth and balance of the
squad.
Flora Corbin made a welcome but short-lived return from Scotland in July but that was not enough
to save us from a 6-wicket defeat by a strong Exeter 1st team. A well-deserved victory for Exeter
who have grown their ladies’ cricket hugely over the last few years and now boast a solid team in
each division. Exeter is the strongest team in the League but frequently lose huge numbers of
players to County matches with the vast majority of all ladies’ games scheduled on Sundays. Kate
Williams scored a creditable 38 but Tarka were all out for 146 after 34 overs. Jemima Mitchell
taking 4 Tarka scalps! Exeter 148/4.
Rain again proved costly later in the season, with an abandoned match against Plymouth while
Tarka were well placed at 122/1, significantly impacting the title race.
A closely fought away match against Paignton showcased further strong individual performances,
including a half-century from Megan Snape and a four-wicket haul from Rose Ball.
The season concluded with another rain-affected fixture against Cornwood, abandoned with the
opposition 17/4.
Ultimately, Plymouth’s final victory, two rain affected matches and a team conceding to Plymouth,
left Tarka finishing ten points behind, securing a highly commendable runners-up position in
Division One. Given the repeated disruption caused by weather and player availability, this
represented a strong and resilient campaign for the club.
After nine years amazing service to Tarka Ladies and women and girls’ cricket in general, Lauren
Bowden decided to step down as Captain at the end of the 2025 Season. Her fairness, kindness
and encouragement will be hugely missed. We hope she will continue to play regularly for the
Club. She was presented with a beautiful watch from all the players as a token of our
appreciation.
Rose Ball was elected as Captain for the forthcoming season with Issie Ollis Vice-Captain.
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