Since 2001, a Lord Basil’s Invitational XI (seen below in 2014), based in The Reform Inn in Pilton, has played cricket against south-west opposition for the Lord Basil Trophy – a beautiful carved wooden pint glass on a small plinth. Over the years the trophy has been won by Lord Basil’s XI themselves, and also by The Corner House, The Lord’s Leftovers, The Royal Portland Arms, The Oddfellows Arms, The Royal Standard and, last year’s winners, The Windsor Arms in Bradiford.
Lord Basil's Invitational XI in 2014
This year’s match is away on Saturday August 29th against The Old Ship Inn in Upwey, Dorset. Good luck everyone and have a great weekend as well as playing some enjoyable and winning cricket.