Gulval retain the 2024 Runciman Cup

Gulval retain the Runciman Cup
© Chris Williams

Runciman Cup, sponsored by the Fountain Tavern Penzance

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Tuesday 6 August 2024

Following rain postponements, at the third attempt, Gulval defeated St Just by 5 wickets to win the competition for the 8th time and one behind the record of Halsetown. Long-serving player and  current club secretary /scorer Roger Searle's grandfather was the Captain when the first was achieved in 1939.

 

Penzance - St Just 162/7 (M Harvey 42, Jamie Semmens 38, N Stanleick 25no; A Horner 5/4):

Gulval 165/5 (19) (J Stedmon 75, N Mather 30, M Stevens 27, E Wyatt 22; D Tregear 2-24)

Gulval won by 5 wickets.

Player of the Match: Andy Horner 4 overs, 2 maidens 5 wickets for 4 runs

 

© Chris Williams Gulval captain Marius Odendaal receives the Runciman Cup from competition sponsor Ray Eddy of the Fountain Inn, Penzance 
© Chris Williams

Andy Horner receives the Player of the Match award from competition sponsor Ray Eddy of the Fountain Inn, Penzance.