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Div-1 Cricket Report : 29th August 2009Match 1Cresselly clutch championship chanceLlangwm (176 all out) lost to Cresselly (178 for 2)Umpires: Richard Merriman and Peter PerryScorers: Lois Howlett Dyer/Dave Richards (Cresselly)
Llangwm finished the season without a win but can take some comfort from their final batting tally of 176 which was built on a pedestrian platform by Lyn Rees, before he was run out for 25, and Jonathan Twigg (17), so that Llangwm managed 41 for 1 in 20 overs. But they had wickets in hand and again it was talented young batsman Luke Brock who fired up the run rate with a speedy 69 not out that included six fours and four sixes, supported by Chris Inward (20) and double figures by Will Beresford and Richard Brock. Stefan Jenkins was the pick of the Cresselly bowlers with 3 for 17 from 12 overs, assisted by Lyn Richards (3 for 53) and Ryan Lewis (2 for 42). Cresselly openers Andrew Harris and Phil Williams gave their side another impressive start in a stand of 140 before Harris finally departed for 68 (two sixes and seven fours) when he was well caught by Andrew Brock off the bowling of Darren Brick, who quickly followed up by bowling James Venables for a single. But there was to be no further success for Llangwm as Adam Chandler (13) joined the impressive Phil Williams, who stroked 11 fours and two sixes in his undefeated 84 – but lots of success for Cresselly when Trefor Evans made his welcome entrance and presented the trophy to captain Simon Cole and his elated team-mates!
Match 2Carew throw away title chanceCarew 126 (all out) lost to Whitland (133 for 8)Umpires: John Williams and Denis ChiffiScorers: Mike Scourfield and Janice Webb
A victory in this match seemed a certainty when Whitland’s innings stood in tatters at 14 for 5 but Dai Lee saw them to an excellent 133 for 9 wickets in the circumstances – and then Carew reached 42 without loss before losing their way against veteran Whitland bowlers Paul Webb and Mark Lee, assisted by some good outfield catching. Ian Sefton was responsible for Whitland’s early demise as he shifted Paul Davies, Ed John, Matthew Davies and Steve Fraser, with Rhys Davies having Johnny Thomas caught by Aled Griffiths at the other end. But Carew dropped catches at key times and Kevin Pearce (18) joined Dai Lee in building a come-back where Lee took 19 balls to open his account but then drove anything loose beautifully and had three fours and a six in his unbeaten 60 as Webb and mark Lee also chipped in with double figures as Sefton finished with 4 for 13 from nine overs and Ceri Brace supported with 2 for 31. Sefton also looked in imperious form with the bat as he struck five fours and a six in his 56 but Mark Lee struck four times in quick succession to shift Nick Scourfield, Brian Hall, Simon Wood and Wayne Cannon and as more self-doubt crept in there were double figures from Robbie Hicks, Phil Jones and Rob Scourfield but no-one able to stay long enough to influence the final verdict. Last man Ceri Brace was run out desperately trying to salvage something in the final over with keeper Griffiths but it was too much for this inexperienced duo – and Whitland celebrated an end of season boost to their fortunes as Webb and Lee both finished with fine figures of 4 for 26.
Match 3Tish tumble to slow-score defeatSt Ishmaels (104 for 5) lost to Hook (105 for 5)Umpires: Arthur Brady and Walter DashScorer: Wendy Bradshaw (St Ishmaels)
Stewart Kimpton had top score of 53 not out, carrying his bat throughout but managing only two boundaries as Hook bowled and fielded well, but no-one else was able to take control so that although Keith Pawlett made a cameo appearance with double figures alongside James Salter a tally of just over a hundred, with five wickets still in hand, was not one that the homesters could feel pleased with as Jamie Phelps claimed 2 for 22 in 12 overs and there was a wicket apiece for Matthew Holder, Jack Britton and Ben Field. Hook also made a bad start as Phelps and Matthew John departed for ducks to Andrew Williams, with Ben Field managing 17 and Lee Morgan ten runs before Tish hopes were finally stifled as Messrs Haltam and Rees inspired the Hook recovery with some lusty hits from anything loose. Haltam finished on 32 not out and Rees 26 not out as they shared six boundaries in seeing Tish home from 29 overs.
Match 4Lewis leads Lawrenny homeLawrenny (135 all out) beat Narberth (109 all out)Umpires: Hilliard Davies and John AustinScorers: Malcolm Thomas and Peter Hughes
L:awrwewnny managed 135 all out as Lewis had three fours and two sixes in his top score of 33, assisted by James Buckle’s 30 (two fours and a six). The home side had received a solid start from openers Andrew Cole and skipper Hugh Griffiths, with 19 apiece, plus 14 from James Phillips but Wayne Howells showed he can still exert an influence on a match with a 5 for 34 haul that broke the back of the Lawrenny innings. Ian Hughes claimed 3 for 31 alongside Ben Quartermaine (2 for 29) and Only Ian Jenkins (15) ever stayed long thereafter as there were four ducks from the Lawrenny lower order. Narberth found themselves in a similar position after tea as Howells (16) and skipper Ritchie Adams (26) were the only top order batsman able to stay long as Rob Williams picked up three early wickets and Richard Prout removed danger man Marc Hughes. Ian Jenkins’ canny slow stuff gave him a 3 for 23 haul and Lewis was the man of the match with his late 3 for 7 spell so that although Kyle Keane scored 20 for Narberth they were removed for 109 and Lawrenny were worthy winners.
Match 5Neyland lose by one run – off last ball!Haverfordwest (199 for 3) beat Neyland (198 all out)Umpires: Dave Brandon and Dai MorrisScorers: Jayne Cole and John Laugharne
Danny Potter was again the inspiration behind Haverfordwest’s big score of 199 for 3 as he stroked ten fours in his excellent undefeated 103, joining Steve Phillips (six fours in his 60) in a stand of 143 for the third wicket after Patrick Hannon had bowled well to shift Richard James early and then Karl Rhead for 20 runs. Henry Durrant was the other successful Neyland bowler as he bowled Phillips but Haverfordwest’s 199 for 3 was a big total to chase. Neyland showed the grit that has typified their play this season, however, as Scott John opened with a classy 57 (nine fours and a six) and skipper Andrew Miller rounded off a superb season with 41 runs (four fours) after they had lost three early wickets. Paul Miller (26) also batted well alongside Sean Hannon (23) and twin brother Patrick(11) but three wickets apiece from Dai davies and Kirkby, plus two vital wickets for Clive Tucker, finally swung the game just enough back in Haverfordwest’s favour for them to snatch the verdict in a nerve-jangling finish!
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Cresselly completed the league and Harrison-Allen Bowl double after they had beaten Llangwm with something to spare – but then had to wait what seemed an age before county club chairman Trefor Evans drove two miles up the road to the Cresselly clubhouse with the coveted silverware after Carew had blown their chances against Whitland.
Carew managed to twice clutch defeat from the jaws of victory against a battling Whitland side who never gave up the fight and were rewarded by a seven-run success that saw Carew with nothing to show league-wise for a season where they had often looked the best team but lost their last two games.
Hook finished their season on a high note despite the disappointment of relegation, beating St Ishmaels in a match where Tish could only muster 104 for 5 wickets in their 45 overs – and Hook rarely looked troubled once Mick Haltam and Martin Rees joined forces in their batting line-up.
An excellent all-round performance by Steve Lewis saw Lawrenny beat Narberth by 26 runs in a match where no-one was able to build a big innings and bowlers were generally on top.
Haverfordwest won a high-scoring match against Neyland on the Racecourse but it was a verdict that was in doubt until the final delivery, when Neyland needed two for victory with their last pair at the crease – and Patrick hannon was bowled by Phil Kirkby as he sought the big hit that Neyland needed.
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