The Ashes
Each year 'The Ashes' are keenly contested between Bitterne Park Cricket Club and The Cavaliers.
The winners get to retain the prestigious Ashes trophy (pictured below). More importantly, they get to remind opposition players that they lost whenever they bump into them whilst out shopping, walking the dog, in the pub etc..
Please note, other Ashes competitions do exist. Check carefully before purchasing match day tickets to avoid immense disappointment. If you are not careful you may end up watching David
Warner.
2019 Ashes series, won 1 - 0
The First Test - rained off
The Second Test - won by Bitterne Park
The Third Test - rained off
2020 Ashes series, no result
We were unable to contest The Ashes this year due to the pandemic.
2019 Ashes series, lost 2 - 1
The First Test - Riverside Park - won by The Cavaliers
The Second Test - won by Bitterne Park
The Third Test - won by The Cavaliers
2018 Ashes series, Won 2 - 0
The First Test - Riverside Park - won by Bitterne Park
The Second Test - Riverside Park - won by Bitterne Park
2017 Ashes series, Lost 2 - 1
The First Test - Riverside Park - won by Bitterne Park
The Second Test - Riverside Park - won by The Cavaliers
The Third Test - Riverside Park - won by The Cavaliers
2015 Ashes series, Lost 3 - 0
The First Test - Riverside Park - won by The Cavaliers
The Second Test - Riverside Park - won by The Cavaliers
The Third Test - Riverside Park - won by The Cavaliers
2015 Ashes series, Drawn 1-1
The First Test - Riverside Park - won by Bitterne Park
The Second Test - Sports Centre - won by The Cavaliers
2014 Ashes Series, won 2 - 0
The First Test - 21st June - Pilgrim School - Won by Bitterne Park
The Second Test - 26th July - Riverside Park - Won by Bitterne Park
2013 Ashes Series, lost 2 - 1
The First Test - 15th June - Riverside Park - Won by Bitterne Park
The Second Test - 13th July - Riverside Park - Won by Cavaliers
The Third Test - 24th August - Riverside Park - Won by Cavaliers
The Fourth Test - 14th September - Cheriton - Cancelled
2012 Ashes Series
Bitterne Park retained the Ashes, 2 - 1
2011 Ashes Series
Bitterne Park retained the Ashes, 2 - 0
2010 Ashes Series
Bitterne Park retained the Ashes, 3 - 0
The Ashes were safely retained by BP 3 - 0
Bitterne Park retained the Ashes in convincing style in 2008. The first match on 17th May was a nine-a-side game, with BP comfortably able to contain the Cavaliers run chase.
The second fixture was on the 7th June. The Cavaliers indicated their determination to stay in the hunt by fielding a strong side featuring Ashes heroes from years gone by in the shape of Greg Walker and John McGavin.
Despite excellent batting by John Oldfield and Arvind, with a 60 plus opening partnership, BP were victorious. Key contributors were Simon Morris with 60 n.o., Pete Etherington with 5 wickets, and Dave Perks with two run-outs.
Above - Pete Etherington signals a wide. The bowler possibly put off during his run up by Pete umpiring only in his shorts.
Above, left - James (left) accepts his 'Cavaliers Man of the Match' award from Jono Whale of Bitterne Park, whilst the Cavaliers captain Tony Khushner is deep in thought.
Above, right - Pete Etherington shows off his 'Bitterne Park Man of the Match' award, before promptly drinking it.
The third and final game of the series, 'The Dead Rubber', was finally played on 19th July. Cavaliers were struggling with players so late in the year, so Bitterne Park called in several guest players, including Mark Atherton's brother Paul. To even the sides up Scott Jones, Daz Beckett and William Whale played for the Cavaliers.
An excellent start by BP, with Arvind dismissed first ball. Toby Whale also impressed, taking three wickets including that of brother William.
In reply Bitterne Park were solid in the face of some fine Cavaliers bowling, with Dan particularly impressive. Jack also bowled well, and BP finished 6 runs short on 120.
2008 Series won 2 - 1
2007 Ashes Series
BP won the first match with fine performances from Toby (33 runs) Simon Morris (3 wickets), and the always reliable Extras (41 runs).
Cavaliers put in a fine all-round performance in the second test, with BPs top scorer being Will Whale with 18 runs. Their victory made the final game on 16th June all important.
Cavaliers batted excellently, with Arvind contributing 85 runs to their total of over 170. Jon Whale (34) and Toby Whale (35) ensured BP remained in the hunt, but 70 runs were still required off the last 7 overs. Daz Beckett and Simon Morris kept up with the run rate, and Daz proved the hero of the hour crashing the final ball for 4 to seal the series for BP.
Teams for the 2007 Ashes series. Cavaliers on the left, Bitterne Park on the right. The Ashes trophy in pictured in the hands of our captain, seventh from the right.
Our main banner image is that of the winning runs being scored by Daz Beckett for the 2007 Ashes series victory.
Historical Results:
1987 Series won 3 - 1
1988 Series won 3 - 0
1989 Series drawn 1 - 1
1990 Series drawn 1 - 1
1991 Series won 2 - 1
1992 Series lost 2 - 0
1993 Series lost 2 - 1
1994 Series lost 2 - 0
1995 Series lost 2 - 1
1996 Series lost 2 - 0
1997 Series drawn 1 - 1
1998 Series won 2 - 1
1999 Series won 2 - 1
2000 Series won 2 - 1
2001 Series lost 2 - 1
2002 Series lost 2 - 0
2003 Series won 2 - 1
2004 Series won 2 - 1
2005 Series lost 2 - 1
2006 Series won 2 - 1
2007 Series won 2 - 1
2008 Series won 2 - 1
2009 Series won 3 - 0
2010 Series won 3 - 0
2011 Series won 2 - 0
2012 Series won 2 - 1
2013 Series lost 2 - 1
2014 Series won 2 - 0
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