Sun 24th August - 2025 Finals Day
1.00pm - Semi-Final 1: Merriott v Beaminster Knappers
3.00pm - Semi-Final 2: MDA v Mapperton Marauders
5.00pm - Final: Merriott v MDA
MDA retained the Middleton-Hands Trophy in a nail biting final at Broadwindsor CC on Sunday.
In the first semi-final, Beaminster Knappers elected to bat and Dan Spiller (22) and Chris Lamb (20) added 51 for the first wicket. The innings then somewhat stalled against accurate bowling and the final total of 101-5 off 16 overs looked under par. This proved accurate as Merriott cruised to the target in just 8.1 overs, Leo James (53 retired not out), and Sam Grinter (32no) led them home.
In the second semi final, Mapperton were put in and good contributions from Rollo Wood (29) and Ali Crawford (34) led them to 128-4, Toby Pattemore’s 2-3 the pick of the bowlers.In reply, Will Maltby (40), Pattemore (31) and Dean Hyett (25) saw MDA home by 6 wkts in the 14th over.
Ilminster took first knock in the final and were indebted to A.Hayton (31no) and C.Hayton (24) in their total of 109-8, with Ethan Robertson (3-23) and Jack Ronan (2-12) amongst the wickets. In reply, Maltby (28) and Dan Hillier (24) got early runs, but when they slipped to 77-5 the game looked in the balance. However, cool heads from Robertson (14no) and skipper Ryan Sweetman (14no) saw MDA squeeze home by 4 wkts with just 4 balls to spare.
Thanks to all teams who entered another successful tournament in 2025.
Last seasons Finals Day was played in early May 2025 due to wet weather in late August and early September 2024.
Monday 5th May - 2024 Eve League Finals Day
MDA finally got their hands on the Middleton-Hands Trophy. Broadwindsor CC hosted the held over 2024 finals day on bank holiday Monday. MDA beat Mapperton by 9 wickets in the first semi-final.
Mapperton totalled 112-8 (Tom Fowler 50no, Tom Goatley 33no, Jack Ronan 3-7) but MDA cruised to the target in 10.2 overs, with Richie Runyard 50no and Dan Hillier 31no seeing them home.
In semi-final 2, Beaminster Knappers totalled 122-6 (Ross Baker 49, Johno Gudge 26) while Leo James took 4-10.
Merriott strolled home in 12.3 overs, with James 50no leading the way.
In a closely fought final, Merriott scored 132-4, Lockie Rice 53no and Callum Rice (27) top scoring. Runyard, with another unbeaten 50 along with Dean Hyett (52no) saw MDA reach the target with 9 balls to spare, leaving skipper Ryan Sweetman to lift the trophy after 5 times finishing runners up.
2025 Middleton-Hands Trophy
Five teams have entered the Middleton-Hands Trophy for 2025.
Please see below for amended competition rules for 2025 season.
All games 6.15pm start unless stated otherwise.
Thurs 8th May - Wynyards Gap v Mapperton Marauders
Mapperton Marauders 126 for 6 wkts (A.Green 43) in 16 overs
Wynyards Gap 112 all out (T.White 38, A.Crawford 2-15) in 13.2 overs
Mapperton Marauders won by 14 runs.
Wed 23rd May - MDA v Merriott
Merriott 176 for 7 wkts (L. James 55 retired no, C.Male 40) in 16 overs
MDA 156 for 3 wkts (R. Runyard 54 retired no, T. Pattemore 39) in 16 overs
Merriott won by 20 runs.
Wed 28th May - Wynyards Gap v Merriott
Wynyards Gap 138 for 4 wkts (A. Stover 53 retired no, M. Stones 33, J.Cameron 26no, S.Scrase 2-30) in 16 overs.
Merriott 138-3 (L. Rice 55 retired no, G.Adams 51 retired no, T.Mead 2-20) in 16 overs.
Scores tied. Merriott won on fewer wickets lost.
Wed 11th June - Merriott v Mapperton Marauders
Mapperton Marauders 105 for 4 wkts (M. Fooks 41, C. Rice 2-4, L.Rice 2-11) in 16 overs.
Merriott 106 1 wkt (L. James 50 retired no, L.Rice 37 no) in 12.2 overs.
Merriott won by 9 wkts.
Thurs 26th June - MDA v Wynyards Gap
MDA 157 for 4 wkts (R. Kingston 52 retired no, L.Gurd 30 no) in 16 overs.
Wynyards Gap 102 for 8 wkts (A.Stover 53 retired no, J.Ronan 3-8) in 16 overs.
MDA won by 55 runs.
Beaminster Knappers v Wynyards Gap
Beaminster Knappers conceded the game.
Wed 23rd July - MDA v Mapperton Marauders
MDA 151 for 4 wkts (R. Sweetman 55 retired no, R. Runyard 38, R. Kingston 23 no, O. James 2-8) in 16 overs.
Mapperton Marauders 114 all out (T. Patel 33, R. Sweetman 2-5, R. Kingston 2-12) in 16 overs.
MDA won by 37 runs.
Thurs 24th July - Beaminster Knappers v Merriott
Beaminster Knappers 128 for 5 wkts in 16 overs.
Merriott 132 for 4 wkts (G. Broomfield 41no) in 12.4 overs.
Merriott won by 6 wkts.
Wed 13th August - Beaminster Knappers v MDA
Beaminster Knappers 129 for 6 wkts (A. Moss 54 retired no, R. Baker 42) in 16 overs.
MDA 119-7 (O. Weatherall 42, R. Kingston 23no) in 16 overs,
Beaminster Knappers won by 10 runs.
Wed 20th August - Beaminster Knappers v Mapperton Marauders
Mapperton Marauders 154 for 1 wkt (M. Fooks 51 retired no, N. Biroda 50 retired no, T. Fowler 28) in 16 overs.
Beaminster Knappers 109 for 3 wkts (R. Baker 33no, I. Hutchings 27no) in 16 overs.
Mapperton Marauders won by 45 runs.
Sun 24th August - 2025 Finals Day
1.00pm - Semi-Final 1: Merriott v Beaminster Knappers
3.00pm - Semi-Final 2: MDA v Mapperton Marauders
5.00pm - Final: Merriott v MDA
MDA retained the Middleton-Hands Trophy in a nail biting final at Broadwindsor CC on Sunday.
In the first semi-final, Beaminster Knappers elected to bat and Dan Spiller (22) and Chris Lamb (20) added 51 for the first wicket. The innings then somewhat stalled against accurate bowling and the final total of 101-5 off 16 overs looked under par. This proved accurate as Merriott cruised to the target in just 8.1 overs, Leo James (53 retired not out), and Sam Grinter (32no) led them home.
In the second semi final, Mapperton were put in and good contributions from Rollo Wood (29) and Ali Crawford (34) led them to 128-4, Toby Pattemore’s 2-3 the pick of the bowlers.In reply, Will Maltby (40), Pattemore (31) and Dean Hyett (25) saw MDA home by 6 wkts in the 14th over.
Ilminster took first knock in the final and were indebted to A.Hayton (31no) and C.Hayton (24) in their total of 109-8, with Ethan Robertson (3-23) and Jack Ronan (2-12) amongst the wickets. In reply, Maltby (28) and Dan Hillier (24) got early runs, but when they slipped to 77-5 the game looked in the balance. However, cool heads from Robertson (14no) and skipper Ryan Sweetman (14no) saw MDA squeeze home by 4 wkts with just 4 balls to spare.
Thanks to all teams who entered another successful tournament in 2025.
Competition rules 2025
We have 5 teams entered for the 2025 season.
The top 4 teams will qualify for Finals Day on Bank Holiday Monday 25th August (2 Semi-Finals and the Final).
2 points for a win. If scores are tied, the winners will be the team who lose the fewest wickets.
If teams level on points at the end of the group stage, positions will be decided on each teams run-rate.
All games to start at 6.15pm with a duration of 16 x 6 ball overs.
In the case of bad weather the umpires may reduce allotted overs with a minimum of 8 overs per side.
Batsmen to retire upon scoring 50 runs.
Each player (not including wicket keeper) must bowl one over before anyone bowls a second over.
A maximum of 10 balls per over (including wides and no balls).
The last 6 overs can be nominated by the captain up to a maximum of 3 overs per bowler.
Broadwindsor CC will supply umpires for each game (we may occasionally ask someone from each team to stand at square leg and each team to score their own innings).
Match fees are £33 per team, per game (£3 per player) payable by the captain on the night.
The fee includes a small buffet back at our clubs main sponsor, The Knapp Inn, Beaminster.
Drinks are available at the ground with an honesty tin.
In the case of bad weather we will contact you on the day and sort a re-arranged date.
Thanks for entering and good luck.
The Committee, Broadwindsor CC
