Tolchards DWCL 2026 Round Up | Week 16
With just four points separating the top three sides in Division One, the title race is heating up as the season reaches another crucial stage. Plymouth produced a statement victory over Exeter, while Paignton also strengthened their position with a win over North Devon. Elsewhere, Taunton Deane handed Hatherleigh their first defeat of the season in Division Two, while the battle at the top of Division Three continued to take shape.
Here's how the teams got on this weekend.
Division One
Cornwood vs Exmouth
It was a bottom-of-the-table clash as Exmouth finally claimed their first Division One win of the season against Cornwood. After losing the toss, Exmouth were put into the field first. Bethany Holmes led the bowling attack with an outstanding five-wicket haul, helping to bowl Cornwood out for 136. Imogen Garland (27) and Keira De Villiers (21) provided the main contributions with the bat.
Cornwood fought back with the ball, with Keira De Villiers claiming three of Exmouth's six wickets. However, Eloise Escott held her nerve with an unbeaten 34 to guide Exmouth to victory in the 32nd over and secure their first league win of the season.
Paignton vs North Devon
Defending champions Plymouth welcomed league leaders Exeter for a high-scoring encounter. Exeter lost Elle Golsworthy in the first over and Georgia Read shortly afterwards, but Imogen Daldorph (77) and Megan Hayward (55) rebuilt the innings with an important partnership. Katie Donovan added a quick 33 towards the end to help Exeter post 214.
Plymouth made a strong start to the chase, with Iona Pennington (29) and Molly Kerry (17) putting on 51 before both were dismissed. Melissa Banks then took control, producing an unbeaten 80, while Claire Varcoe added 43 to help Plymouth chase down the target and secure an important victory. The result keeps their hopes of reclaiming the Division One title firmly alive.
Plymouth vs Exeter
Defending champions Plymouth welcomed league leaders Exeter for a high-scoring encounter. Exeter lost Elle Golsworthy in the first over and Georgia Read shortly afterwards, but Imogen Daldorph (77) and Megan Hayward (55) rebuilt the innings with an important partnership. Katie Donovan added a quick 33 towards the end to help Exeter post 214.
Plymouth made a strong start to the chase, with Iona Pennington (29) and Molly Kerry (17) putting on 51 before both were dismissed. Melissa Banks then took control, producing an unbeaten 80, while Claire Varcoe added 43 to help Plymouth chase down the target and secure an important victory. The result keeps their hopes of reclaiming the Division One title firmly alive.
Division Two
Clyst St George vs Plympton
Clyst St George welcomed Plympton to Bohea Field, with the hosts winning the toss and electing to field first. Plympton posted a competitive 283, led by Stephanie Hutchins (66), Evie Hampton (52*) and Hannah Duckworth (30*), giving Clyst a challenging target to chase.
Ali West anchored Clyst's reply with 72 before being dismissed by Ella Rowsell. Daisy Bishop added 29 to keep the chase moving, but Clyst struggled to build partnerships as wickets fell to Libby Stallard, Stephanie Hutchins and Evie Hampton. The final wicket fell in the 30th over as Plympton secured a valuable victory.
Hatherleigh vs Taunton Deane
Top-of-the-table Hatherleigh welcomed Taunton Deane looking to maintain their unbeaten start to the Division Two season. Asked to bat first, Hatherleigh struggled to produce the partnerships that have been a feature of their campaign so far. Chloe Rose top-scored with 41 before falling to Martha Wilkes, while Chloe Dennis (19) and Abigail Dennis (14) helped Hatherleigh reach 132 before being bowled out.
Despite the modest target, Taunton Deane found themselves in trouble after losing six wickets during the chase. However, Daisy Farrow remained unbeaten on 44 to guide her side over the line in the 33rd over, supported by Pippa Stephens (33) and Nicola Worley (8). The result handed Hatherleigh their first defeat of the season
Division Three
Chagford vs Exmouth XI
It was a bottom-of-the-table battle as Chagford welcomed Exmouth 2nd XI. Chagford batted first and posted 192, with openers Lily Finlay (68) and Millie Goodhand (35) producing an impressive 106-run partnership to give their side a strong foundation.
Exmouth struggled in reply against Chagford's bowling attack, with Holly Strode battling through to an unbeaten 30. However, wickets fell regularly as Lily Finlay, Bethany Gentle and Sienna Sclater-Black each claimed three wickets to bowl Exmouth out for 121 and secure an important victory for Chagford.
T20 8 A Side
Exmouth 3rds vs Bovey Tracey 2nds
Bovey Tracey continued their impressive winning streak with a three-wicket victory over Exmouth in their latest T20 8-a-Side league fixture. Exmouth posted a competitive 168/4, with Nicki Batheram (52*) and Fran Sampson (51*) both retiring after impressive innings.
In reply, Sarah Birchill-Studdy anchored Bovey’s chase with an unbeaten 52 before retiring, while Lily Driver (31*) and Katie Price (8*) saw their side over the line to secure another victory.
