Bashley (Rydal) will open their defence of the ECB Southern Premier Division championship on the very ground they clinched their first ever title in August.
Their visit to Chapel Gate on May 2 will evoke happy memories for Michael Porter’s side, who chased down Bournemouth’s 238-5 to win by five wickets, with Tom Friend hitting 84 not out.
The victory in the penultimate round of fixtures pointed Bashley to a unique title treble, as their second team went on to take the Division 3 championship and the thirds Hampshire League Division 3 South.
Runners-up last season and champions in 2018, St Cross Symondians start with an attractive home match against South Wilts at the Green Jackets, while promoted Hook & Newnham Basics dip their toes into Premier Division cricket for the first time at Havant.
Lymington, who set the pace at the start of 2019, play the Hampshire Academy on the Ageas Bowl Nursery Ground, while Alton host Burridge.
There’s a tasty Winchester derby in Division 1 at Locks Lane, where Sparsholt entertain promoted St Cross Symondians II, whose achievement of climbing into the second tier of Hampshire recreational cricket is commendable.
Relegated Basingstoke & North Hants begin at Division 2 winners Totton & Eling.
Division 3 champions Bashley (Rydal) II open with a home match against Old Tauntonians & Romsey, while runners-up Fawley tackle Waterlooville at Holbury. Fair Oak set sail for Ventnor.
The pick of the opening day SPL3 games is arguably Portsmouth & Southsea’s meet-up with old rivals Hambledon. Hythe & Dibden host Trojans at Jones Lane.
The 2020 Southern Premier League fixtures can be found at www.southernpremierleague.co.uk/fixtures
* Bashley (Rydal) skipper Michael Porter is pictured with the ECB Southern Premier Division trophy.
Their visit to Chapel Gate on May 2 will evoke happy memories for Michael Porter’s side, who chased down Bournemouth’s 238-5 to win by five wickets, with Tom Friend hitting 84 not out.
The victory in the penultimate round of fixtures pointed Bashley to a unique title treble, as their second team went on to take the Division 3 championship and the thirds Hampshire League Division 3 South.
Runners-up last season and champions in 2018, St Cross Symondians start with an attractive home match against South Wilts at the Green Jackets, while promoted Hook & Newnham Basics dip their toes into Premier Division cricket for the first time at Havant.
Lymington, who set the pace at the start of 2019, play the Hampshire Academy on the Ageas Bowl Nursery Ground, while Alton host Burridge.
There’s a tasty Winchester derby in Division 1 at Locks Lane, where Sparsholt entertain promoted St Cross Symondians II, whose achievement of climbing into the second tier of Hampshire recreational cricket is commendable.
Relegated Basingstoke & North Hants begin at Division 2 winners Totton & Eling.
Division 3 champions Bashley (Rydal) II open with a home match against Old Tauntonians & Romsey, while runners-up Fawley tackle Waterlooville at Holbury. Fair Oak set sail for Ventnor.
The pick of the opening day SPL3 games is arguably Portsmouth & Southsea’s meet-up with old rivals Hambledon. Hythe & Dibden host Trojans at Jones Lane.
The 2020 Southern Premier League fixtures can be found at www.southernpremierleague.co.uk/fixtures
* Bashley (Rydal) skipper Michael Porter is pictured with the ECB Southern Premier Division trophy.
