Newquay thirds win rain-affected final cricket match

Sunday, 30 August 2026 19:58

Newquay Cricket Club’s third team ended the Cornish League season with a five-wicket victory over Luckett seconds.

The visitors were bowled out for 102 during a rain-affected final weekend of league action.

Charlie Bishop took three wickets for Newquay before contributing 18 runs as the hosts reached their target in 16.4 overs.

The weather prevented the club’s other three teams from playing.

Newquay’s first-team match against Beacon was cancelled, along with the second team’s trip to Launceston and the fourth team’s fixture away at Falmouth.

Football

Newquay AFC reserves recorded a 5-1 victory over Torpoint Athletic at Mount Wise in the St Piran League.

Freddie Collins scored twice, while Drew Brion, Josh Evans and Ross Fallens were also on target.

Elsewhere, St Mawgan were beaten 4-0 away at Falmouth Town seconds.

Goonhavern Athletic secured a 3-1 victory on the road against Newlyn Non-Athletico.

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