Bristol Venturers Cricket Club
Who we are
The Bristol Venturers Cricket Club was established by staff at Bristol Polytechnic in 1974 and named the Bristol Polytechnic Venturers. Bolstered by students the club changed names on the establishment of the University of the West of England (UWE). As links with UWE diminished it was decided to rename the club to Bristol Venturers in 2008. We are a travelling side and play all our fixtures away.
Contact : bristolvs@gmail.com
NEWS
12 July
The Vs winning streak came to an abrupt end as they were well beaten by a good youthful Sherston side. Batting first Sherston amassed 222 for 2, with their captain Oscar (who has guested for the Vs) making an unbeaten century before retiring. Chasing such a big score the Vs fell well short and and were bowled out for 130. Notable ducks for a number of our better batsmen.
4 July
After a number of years trying, the Vs defeated Blue Flame to extend their unbeaten run this season to 4 matches. The Vs batting first made 190 for 3 from 30 overs. Ajay again top scored with 76 not out. In reply, Blue Flame came up short by 4 runs having been 9 wickets down at the end of their 30 overs. Young Jimmy, on debut took 3 wickets and fellow newcomer Khan took 2 himself. Blue Flame 186 for 9.
20th June
After 11 years of trying to defeat Hillesley we did it. Making 255 for 6, with a maiden century for Ajay, ably supported by Rohan, we restricted Hillesley to 194 to record a 61 run win. Great start to the season 3 out of 3.
31st May
Vs make it 2 from 2 as they hold off Stanton Drew in a last over thriller. The Vs set the homeside131 to win and in a game that went to the final over, needing 15, Lol restricted them to 10 runs to see the Vs win by 5 runs.
17th May
Vs start 2026 season with a win against the Hedgehogs. After restricting the Hedgehogs to 136 for 8 off their allotted 30 overs, the Vs knocked off the runs with the loss of 3 wickets in 28 overs. Geoff starred with bat and ball.