Bucks Men Win in Wales

28 Apr 2026

Report: Michael Knox

Newcomer Bertie Foreman produced an excellent all-round display to help Bucks secure a dramatic eight-run victory over Wales NC in their National Counties Trophy opener at Usk on Sunday.

The former Sussex player followed a half-century with three wickets as Bucks squeezed home in their first group game in this 50-overs competition.

Bucks, put in to bat by the hosts, made a slow start, falling to 39-4 to the bowling of Ollie Sherwood (4-44). They were rescued by Foreman, who hit 61 from 85 balls, and Matt Pardoe with a measured 59 from 96 balls.

Further useful contributions from Ed Bragg (34) and skipper Conner Haddow (21) helped Bucks reach 216 all out in their 50 overs.

Archie Dodds (3-30) struck early for Bucks as Wales also made a slow start against the new ball, slipping to 23-3. Their innings followed a similar pattern to Bucks's as Rhodri Lewis (51) and Alex Russell (42) led a recovery.

Spinners Foreman (3-25) and Haddow (2-29) worked their way through the middle order to leave Wales struggling at 177-8. The lower order offered resistance before they were all out for 208 with ten balls left.

Bucks will be hoping to build on this great start when they take on Oxfordshire at Thame this Sunday (11am).