Devon Dumplings v Exeter

 Jeffrey Stanyer Memorial Game

This fixture against Exeter cricket club was the occasion for both clubs to celebrate the life and

huge contributions of Jeffrey Stanyer to both clubs over so many years.

Jeffrey sadly died last year, having played for the Dumplings for five decades and becoming the Club’s leading wicket taker. His contribution to Cricket was immense both in terms of

playing and in Committee and match-managing roles. He provided opportunities for many young

players to experience Dumplings cricket and brought on a generation of Exeter’s youth

players in the 3rd XI. For further information about Jeff’s contributions, please look on the

Dumplings website.

We were fortunate with the weather for this game after rain earlier in the week.

There was some cloud cover but no threat of rain. The Dumplings batted first and made a

positive start with Jeremy Tojy and Bradley Causey. Aashay Dube then struck twice to make

the score 25-2. Wickets fell at regular intervals including three for Adam Fradgley on the

way to 84-6. Prince Joseph joined Kiran Kumar, adding 32 runs before three more quick

wickets left the Dumplings struggling on 120-9. Jon Tipper showed his experience

in an impressively long 16 over spell, taking three wickets. A tenth wicket partnership of 49

between Joe Poustie and Dominic Tuohey took the score to 169 all out in the 45th over,

which was still a few below par.

A longer than usual tea break then followed with contributions from Jeff’s family, work colleagues at the university, and representatives from the Dumplings and Exeter CC. It was great to see so

many people there to show their appreciation of Jeff. Thank you to the Squash club for

providing an excellent tea and to Bruce Coleman and Wendy Hardy for co-ordinating it all.

The Dumplings’ opening bowlers (Prince Joseph and Felix Joseph – unrelated) made

life difficult for Exeter, and at 19-3, the game was well poised. It was great to see Bernie Wilson

make a return from retirement to bowl some of his famous spin and take one more wicket. Billy

Buckingham also produced an impressive spell of spin bowling. After promising contributions

from some of the younger players on both sides (Alex Tipper, Jasper Bubb, Joe Poustie and

Laura Cardoso) the score reached 117-5. Sean Langford (71*) showed his class after

returning from injury and was joined at the crease by Aashay Dube (43*). Their 50

partnership saw Exeter to victory in the 41st over.

Thank you to everyone who made this such a great occasion and a chance to remember Jeff

properly. There can be few who have contributed as much to cricket in Devon and he is greatly missed.

Devon Dumplings 169 (Dominic Tuohey 35 – Adam Fradgely 3/27, Aashay Dube 3/30).
 Exeter 175 for 5 (Sean Langford 71*, Aashay Dube 43* - Felix Joseph 2/24 )