Performance Pathway Report: June 2025
The county cricket season is now in full swing, with nine County Age Group squads competing in 24 matches in June.
Read our report on this month's fixtures.
| UNDER 13 GIRLS |
Gloucestershire vs Devon Under 13 Girls
08/06/2025 - T20
Friendly
Devon Under 13 Girls fell to a narrow defeat at The Ship Field in their first game of the season. Captain Margot Vyner-Brooks anchored the innings with 28, supported by Alyssia Hayes' 22, as Devon posted 85-7 against tight bowling from Gloucestershire's Charlotte Maggs (2-10) and Lily Hart (1-7).
Devon's bowlers responded strongly, with Gurnaazdeep Kaur (2-14) and Katelyn Bowles-Hawkins (1-5) reducing Gloucestershire to 13-4. Despite Freya Wilson's unbeaten 36 steering the chase, Devon maintained pressure throughout, with Beth Topping claiming a late wicket before Gloucestershire reached their target in the penultimate over.
Gloucestershire beat Devon Under 13 Girls by 6 wickets.
Gloucestershire vs Devon Under 13 Girls
08/06/2025 - T20
Friendly
Devon Under 13 Girls showed determination but ultimately fell short against Gloucestershire in their afternoon friendly at The Ship Field. After restricting the hosts to 97-3 through disciplined bowling (Isla-Jean Thomas taking 2-19), Devon's chase saw contributions from Beth Topping (15) and Katelyn Bowles-Hawkins (13). However, tight bowling from Freya Wilson (2-7) and Ruby Charles-Aingworth (2-5) kept the visitors to 78 all out.
Gloucestershire beat Devon Under 13 Girls by 19 runs.
Wiltshire vs Devon Under 13 Girls
29/06/2025 - 35 overs
Friendly
Devon Under 13 Girls suffered defeat in their first T20 friendly of the day at Chippenham. After being bowled out for 64 (Livi Gardner top-scoring with 25), Devon's bowlers fought back strongly, with Lauren Acher (2-14) and Katelyn Bowles-Hawkins (1-13) reducing Wiltshire to 30-4. However, Mia Hughes' quickfire 22* saw the hosts home in 10.1 overs. Earlier, Devon's innings had struggled against disciplined Wiltshire bowling, though extras (24) proved the second-highest contributor.
Wiltshire beat Devon Under 13 Girls by 6 wickets.
Wiltshire vs Devon Under 13 Girls
29/06/2025 - 18 overs
Friendly
Devon Under 13 Girls showed resilience despite falling short in their chase of 140 in their second encounter with Wiltshire at Chippenham CC. Devon's bowlers had worked hard to restrict Wiltshire to 139-5, with Freya Cottam (2-35) and Ella Rowsell (1-2) making key breakthroughs.
Captain Margot Vyner-Brooks anchored Devon's innings with an unbeaten 50 (8 fours), retiring after a composed knock, with further contributions from Lauren Acher (9*) and Millie Goodhand (5), but tight bowling from Matilda Todd (2-10) kept Devon to 91-4.
Wiltshire beat Devon Under 13 Girls by 48 runs.
| UNDER 13 BOYS |
Glamorgan vs Devon Under 13 Boys
01/06/2025 - 40 overs
Friendly
Devon Under 13 Boys fell short against Glamorgan in a competitive friendly at Abergavenny CC. After Glamorgan posted 244-8 (Dau'd Navid 61, Theo Narahari 37*), Devon's bowlers fought back well, Aayush Dhayal claimed an impressive 4-52 while Evan Burke (1-32) maintained tight lines.
Devon's reply was anchored by Ethan Ebrahim's unbeaten 51, featuring a gritty 50-run last-wicket stand with Aayush Dhayal (14*). Earlier, Stephen Skews (17) and Musa Kaleem (15) showed promise against Glamorgan's disciplined attack led by Jack Bettis (2-8).
Glamorgan beat Devon Under 13 Boys by 104 runs.
Cornwall vs Devon Under 13 Boys
08/06/2025 - T20
Friendly
Devon Under 13 Boys narrowly missed the target in a tense finish against Cornwall, falling just 3 runs short in their chase of 107. Devon's bowlers had dominated with Stephen Skews (3-3) and Lucas Bennett (1-7) reducing Cornwall to 1-4 before River Pearce's unbeaten 37 helped them recover to 106-6.
In reply, Ethan Ebrahim top-scored with 29 while Evan Burke (11) and Joshua Holmes (12) contributed, but tight bowling from Nolan Price (2-19) and Pearce (1-18) kept Devon to 103-7.
Cornwall beat Devon Under 13 Boys by 3 runs.
Somerset vs Devon Under 13 Boys
08/06/2025 - T20
Friendly
Devon Under 13 Boys suffered a tough defeat against Somerset in their second friendly of the day, being bowled out for 81 before the hosts chased the target in 14.1 overs. William Matten top-scored with 21 for Devon, while Harry Rintoul (14) and Jack Dawson (9) showed resistance against Somerset's disciplined attack led by Noah Parfitt (2-2) and George Timbrell-White (2-4).
Devon's bowlers fought hard, with Musa Kaleem taking 2-20 including the key wicket of opener Leon Dunne (39), but Somerset reached 84-2 comfortably.
Somerset beat Devon Under 13 Boys by 8 wickets.
Dorset vs Devon Under 13 Boys
22/06/2025 - 40 overs
Friendly
After restricting Dorset to 206-8 through disciplined bowling, particularly from Evan Burke (3-12) and William Matten (2-19), Devon Under 13's reply at Blandford CC saw Burke lead the chase with 33, supported by Owen Williams' 25.
Earlier, Freddie Lown (20) had provided a bright start before wickets fell regularly against Dorset's attack, with Joe Stewart taking 4-37, as the hosts held on for a 65-run win.
Dorset beat Devon Under 13 Boys by 65 runs.
| UNDER 14 GIRLS |
Berkshire vs Devon Under 14 Girls
22/06/2025 - T20
Friendly
Devon Under 14 Girls secured a dramatic four-wicket victory over Berkshire in a tightly contested friendly at Sulhamstead & Ufton CC. Chasing 130, captain Sophie Kirkup anchored the innings with a composed 59 (8 fours), supported by Iris Woodward's brisk 22 (4 fours).
Earlier, Devon's bowlers had restricted Berkshire to 129-8, with Lucy Hulbert (3-24) and Darcy Jones (1-5) particularly economical. The chase saw valuable contributions throughout, including Evie Lockett's 11, before Katie Kirkup (6) and Molly Searle (1) guided Devon home with a ball to spare. Habiba Arslan (2-14) bowled well for Berkshire, but Devon's disciplined performance with both bat and ball secured a hard-fought win.
Devon Under 14 Girls beat Wiltshire by 4 wickets.
Berkshire vs Devon Under 14 Girls
22/06/2025 - T20
Friendly
Devon Under 14 Girls completed a clean sweep against Berkshire with a hard-fought 15-run victory in their afternoon friendly at Sulhamstead & Ufton CC. Lucy Hulbert starred with an unbeaten 95 (16 fours), carrying her bat through the innings as Devon posted 140-6.
The visitors' bowling attack then restricted Berkshire to 125-6, with Ellie White (2-22) and Iris Woodward (2-18) leading a disciplined performance. Earlier, Berkshire's chase had been anchored by Livia Sharma's 32, but regular wickets kept the hosts in check.
Devon Under 14 Girls beat Wiltshire by 15 runs.
| UNDER 14 BOYS |
Devon Under 14 Boys vs Wiltshire
01/06/2025 - 45 overs
ECB U14 County Cup - Group 3
Devon U14 Boys secured a 30-run victory over Dorset in their ECB County Cup clash at Hamworthy CC. Stanley Baker's magnificent 107 (17 fours, 1 six) anchored Devon's total of 224, with valuable contributions from George Bower (23) and George Connolly (19).
In reply, Devon's bowlers maintained consistent pressure, with Luan Matthews De Menezes (4-24) and Brendan Coles (3-40) leading the attack. Dorset's Harry Swan (34) and Will Dike (46) offered resistance, but disciplined bowling from Devon ensured the hosts were dismissed for 194 in 42.4 overs.
Devon Under 14 Boys beat Dorset by 30 runs.
Devon Under 14 Boys vs Hampshire
08/06/2025 - 45 overs
ECB U14 County Cup - Group 3
Devon Under 14 Boys fell short in their chase against Hampshire at Torquay, despite a valiant effort with the bat. Devon's bowlers had struggled to contain Hampshire's batting duo of Reynolds (100) and Cameron Mitchinson (123*), though Luan Matthews De Menezes (3-57) showed promise.
Chasing 282, Devon's innings was anchored by Brendan Coles' composed 66 (8 fours) and Miles Olczak's solid 36, who put on 99 for the first wicket. Stanley Baker contributed a brisk 22, but Hampshire captain Ray Reynolds' devastating 5-18 spell proved decisive, triggering a middle-order collapse.
Hampshire beat Devon Under 14 Boys by 90 runs.
Gloucestershire vs Devon Under 14 Boys
15/06/2025 - 45 overs
ECB U14 County Cup - Group 3
Devon Under 14 Boys faced a challenging encounter against Gloucestershire, falling short in their pursuit of 280 runs. The hosts posted 279-5 (Charlie Parsons 81, James Pennington 89), with Luan Matthews De Menezes (2-36) and Henry Alsop (1-41) bowling economically for Devon.
Devon's reply saw promising contributions from Stanley Baker (42 off 38) and Ethan Hancock (49 off 56), with Lucas Bell adding a quickfire 21. However, regular wickets hampered their progress against Gloucestershire's varied attack, led by George Houghton's 3-28.
Gloucestershire beat Devon Under 14 Boys by 108 runs.
Devon Under 14 Boys vs Glamorgan
22/06/2025 - 45 overs
ECB U14 County Cup - Group 3
Devon Under 14 Boys fell to defeat against Glamorgan in their County Cup fixture at Shobrooke Park. After electing to bat, Devon posted 129 all out with Brendan Coles (24) and Lucas Bell (23) making notable contributions against Florian Cartwright's 4-38.
In reply, Glamorgan reached their target in 28.1 overs despite disciplined bowling from Henry Alsop (1-14) and Miles Olczak (1-21). While the result didn't favour Devon, their bowlers maintained pressure throughout, with Henry Bethune (1-15) also claiming a wicket.
Glamorgan beat Devon Under 14 Boys by 6 wickets.
Devon Under 14 Boys vs Cornwall
29/06/2025 - 45 overs
ECB U14 County Cup - Group 3
Devon Under 14 Boys played out a thrilling tie against Cornwall in their County Cup game at Ipplepen CC. Chasing Cornwall's 212-9 (Thomas George 63, Hayden Coad 43), Devon's reply was anchored by Stanley Baker's composed 70 and Henry Alsop's explosive late 39* (3 sixes). Earlier, Henry Alsop (3-32) and Lucas Bell (2-17) had bowled tightly to restrict Cornwall. The match swung dramatically in the final overs, with Devon's last wicket falling exactly on Cornwall's total
Devon Under 14 Boys and Cornwall tied.
| UNDER 15 GIRLS |
Gloucestershire vs Devon Under 15 Girls
22/05/2025 - 40 overs
Girls U15 County One Day - Group 9
Devon Under 15 Girls faced a challenging encounter against a strong Gloucestershire side at Cheltenham Prep School. The hosts posted an imposing 253-3 (Xanthe Bolam 120*), with Frankie Lee (1-27), Thea Rochester (1-28) and Lois Hutchings (1-40) taking the wickets.
Devon's reply saw spirited contributions from Bella Greenwood (20) and Rebecca Savory (13), but they were bowled out for 103 in 17.1 overs.
Gloucestershire beat Devon Under 15 Girls by 150 runs.
| UNDER 15 BOYS |
Wiltshire vs Devon Under 15 Boys
08/06/2025 - 50 overs
Friendly
Devon Under 15 Boys secured a comfortable 68-run victory over Wiltshire in their friendly at Avebury Sportsfield. After electing to bat, Devon posted 195 all out with Jasper Bubb anchoring the innings with an unbeaten 52 (92 balls), supported by Alex Tipper's brisk 35 (40 balls) and Connor Trott's 21.
In reply, Wiltshire were bowled out for 127 in 35 overs, with Warrick Green claiming an impressive 5-21 and Zac Salter taking 3-27. Devon's disciplined bowling attack maintained consistent pressure throughout, with Seb Selby's 51 proving the only significant resistance from the hosts.
Devon Under 15 Boys beat Wiltshire by 68 runs.
| UNDER 16 BOYS |
Devon Under 16 Boys vs Somerset
01/06/2025 - T20
Friendly
Devon Under 16 Boys faced a challenging first game against a strong Somerset side at the University of Exeter Sports Ground. Somerset posted a formidable 180-7, with James Hibbert's aggressive 47 the standout performance. Devon's bowlers stuck to their task, with Marcus Neary and Rahmatullah Mohammadi each claiming two wickets, while Callum Williams and Artie Evans maintained discipline.
In reply, Devon's top order struggled against Somerset's sharp attack, though Josh Paget (22) and Ben Handley (16) showed resistance. Toby Harris (3-8) and Hanson Martin (3-17) proved difficult to handle, as Devon were bowled out for 87 in the 16th over.
Somerset beat Devon Under 16 Boys by 93 runs.
Devon Under 16 Boys vs Cornwall
01/06/2025 - T20
Friendly
In the second game of the day, Devon Under 16 Boys secured a hard-fought victory over Cornwall in a tense, low-scoring encounter. Cornwall chose to bat but were restricted to 102-7, with Artie Evans (4-10) the standout bowler, supported by Joshua Stewart's double strike (2-20).
In reply, Devon's chase stuttered early, slipping to 13-4 before Gethin Williams anchored the innings with an unbeaten 38. Callum Williams (14) provided crucial support, while Cornwall's bowlers, led by Isaac Hurtel-Hymans and Jake Brothers, kept the pressure on, but Devon reached their target with four balls to spare.
Devon Under 16 Boys beat Cornwall by 2 wickets.
Devon Under 16 Boys vs Cornwall
22/06/2025 - 50 overs
ECB County Cup - Group 3
Devon Under16 Boys secured a 28-run victory over Cornwall in a tightly contested ECB County Cup clash at Ivybridge. Batting first, Devon posted a competitive 228, with Alex Tipper (48) and Samuel Ford (41) leading the way, supported by Harry Witcher's brisk 34. Ben Major’s late unbeaten 23 added crucial lower-order runs, while Cornwall’s Jack Ivamy (3-49) and Ben Sleeman (2-49) kept the innings in check.
In reply, Cornwall's Edward Walters anchored their chase with an unbeaten 93, but Devon’s disciplined bowling—led by Ben Handley (2-21) and Ben Major (2-31)—ensured they fell short at 200-9..
Devon Under 16 Boys beat Cornwall by 28 runs.
Hampshire vs Devon Under 16 Boys
29/06/2025 - 50 overs
ECB County Cup - Group 3
Devon Under 16 Boys finished June off with a hard-fought three-wicket victory over Hampshire at South Wilts CC. After electing to bowl, Devon restricted Hampshire to 209, with Callum Williams (3-28) and Ben Handley (3-40) leading an effective bowling display. Aryan Vynatheya's 41 was Hampshire's top score, but regular wickets kept them in check.
In reply, Devon's chase was anchored by Gethin Williams' unbeaten 54, supported by Alex Tipper's brisk 45 and Samuel Ford's 34. Callum Williams (11*) provided calm support as Devon reached their target in 42 overs.
Devon Under 16 Boys beat Hampshire by 3 wickets.
| UNDER 18 GIRLS |
Devon Under 18 Girls vs Somerset
26/06/2025 - 50 overs
Girls U18 County One Day - Group 5
Devon Under 18 Girls put up a spirited performance against Wiltshire at Whimple CC, though ultimately fell short chasing 276 in their opening 50-over game. Wiltshire's innings was dominated by Lauren Adams' magnificent 145, with Devon's bowlers working hard in the field: Maggie Haffenden (2-55) and Sophie Brandom (2-29) making key breakthroughs.
In reply, Devon showed positive intent with Elle Golsworthy (32 off 23) and Darcey Boote (42 off 40) providing early momentum. Elizabeth Hall (37) and Violet Bell (22) staged a middle-order recovery, but regular wickets meant Devon were bowled out for 175 in 33.3 overs; Grace Wetherall (3-45) and Jemima Carroll (3-25) proving decisive for Wiltshire.
Wiltshire beat Devon Under 18 Girls by 100 runs.
| UNDER 18 BOYS |
Cornwall vs Devon Under 18 Boys
22/06/2025 - 50 overs
County Cup - Round 1
Devon Under 18 Boys produced a dominant bowling performance to secure a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over Cornwall at Helston CC. Electing to field, Devon's attack dismantled the hosts for just 45 in 14.1 overs, with Josh Nott claiming remarkable figures of 6-22 and Alex Shutt contributing 3-10. Only Tom Fox-Dean (12) reached double figures for Cornwall.
In reply, Devon reached their target in 15.1 overs despite losing early wickets, with Charlie Gaywood anchoring the chase with an unbeaten 24 and Noah Musikanth finishing on 9. The result set up an away tie at Somerset the following week.
Devon Under 18 Boys beat Cornwall by 8 wickets.
Somerset vs Devon Under 18 Boys
29/06/2025 - 50 overs
County Cup - Round 2
Devon Under 18 Boys put up a fighting performance but ultimately fell short against a strong Somerset side at Taunton CC. After being put in to bat, Devon posted 205 with Charlie Gaywood anchoring the innings with a patient 58, supported by Matthew Matravers' unbeaten 41 late in the order. Harvey Richards (3-36) and Oscar Coleman (3-24) led Somerset's disciplined bowling attack.
In reply, Somerset chased down the target in just 31 overs, with captain Seb Linnitt scoring a commanding unbeaten 102. Despite early breakthroughs from Sam Burns (1-21) and Matt Whalley (1-50), Devon couldn't contain Somerset's aggressive batting display.
Somerset beat Devon Under 18 Boys by 8 wickets.
