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Hook finish season

on winning positive note

 

Hook (176 for 9)

beat Johnston (118 all out)

 

Umpires: John Austin & Phil Marsden
Scorers: Joy James & Delyth Summons

 

Hook gained a comfortable 58 runs victory over Johnston to finish the season in fourth spot, while the visitors were third from bottom.

Hook’s Tom Blaxland (43) continued his rich vein of batting form and found useful support from Jamie Phelps (36) and Gareth Herberg (23 not out) as the innings closed on a healthy 176 for 9 at tea.

Richard James (4 for 29) bowled well for the visitors and Lee Summons (3 for 45), Chris Fitzpatrick (1 for 21) and Steve Mills (1 for 32) were the other wicket takers.

In reply, only Ross Dewstowe ever looked comfortable with the bat as he top scored with superb knock of 66 runs. The only other Johnston batsmen to reach double figures was Richard James (12) as the home side’s accurate bowling saw them to victory.

Both Brennan Martin (3 for 5) and Jamie Phelps (3 for 30) took three wickets apiece, whilst brothers Matthew Holder (1 for 34) and Matthew Rowlands (1 for 9) chipped in with a wicket each.

Brennan Martin - runs and wickets in Hook win

 

 

 

Superb Scourfield half century

 

Haverfordwest 2nds (130 all out)

lost to Whitland 2nds (134 for 4)

 

Umpire: Les Hastings
Scorers: Ros Phillips

 

Iestyn Scourfield cracked an excellent half-century to guide Whitland Seconds to victory at the Racecourse over Haverfordwest Seconds.

The home side opened the batting and were skittled out for a modest 130 runs. Josh Hicks top scored for the Town with 37, and he found useful support from Simon Williams (27) and Matthew Vaughan (15 not out). Steve Vale (4 for 38) took four priceless wickets, as Carl Smith (2 for 21), David Dunfee (2 for 19) and Steffan James (1 for 6) also chipped in with wickets for Whitland’s winning cause.

Steve Fraser (41 not out) gave half-century maker Scourfield excellent batting support and Wayne Jones (14) also got amongst the runs. Simon Williams (2 for 35) and James Morris (2 for 39) chipped in with wickets in vain for the hosts who finished the season in fifth spot and Whitland seventh in the table.

Iestyn Scourfield - top scored for Whitland 2nds

 

 

 

 

 

Relegated Pembroke show pride 

 

Pembroke (186 all out)

beat Burton (103 all out)

 

Umpires: Barry Wood & Donald Twigg
Scorers: Mark Venables

 

Relegated Pembroke showed some pride as they finished a poor season with a thoroughly deserved 83 runs victory over Burton at Treleet.

Rob Weston (53) top scored for the home team with a fine half-century knock and Phil Stephens (45) and Paul White (20) grabbed runs as the innings closed on challenging 186. Gavin Campbell (2 for 28) and Luke Hayman (2 for 32) chipped in with two wickets apiece for Burton.

Sean Powell (5 for 27) and Dan Williams (4 for 26) bowled brilliantly for the hosts, the pair taking nine wickets between them as only Jamie Lewis (32) and Toby Hayman (12) showed any resistence with the bat for losing outfit Burton.

 

Sean Powell - five wickets in Pembroke win

 

 

Scott fires Cresselly 2nds

to runners-up spot

 

Llangwm (138 all out)

lost to Cresselly 2nds (153 all out)

 

Umpires: Huw Davies & Richard Merriman
Scorers: Janice Brick & Des Brace

 

Scott Arthur scored a cracking half-century to help steer Cresselly Seconds to a thrilling victory over Llangwm at Pill Parks.

This win ensured that the visitors finished the season in runners-up spot, while the hosts had to settle for third.
The hosts opened the batting and only William Beresford (34) and Joseph Kiff (24) reached double figures - and James Venables (3 for 6) finished with impressive bowling figures for the visitors who were restricted to a modest 153 all out.

In-form Arthur set about the Llangwm bowling attack and he found useful support from Neal Williams (29) as they cruised to 15 runs victory. Darren Brick (5 for 17) finished with an impressive five-wicket haul; also Andrew Harries (3 for 27) and Matthew Kiff (2 for 32) took wickets in vain.

Scott Arthur batted well for Cresselly 2nds

 

 

 

 

Carew Seconds crowned

undefeated champions

 

Llanrhian (86 all out)

lost to Carew 2nds (196 for 9)

 

Umpires: Tony Waldeis & Rob Elliott

 

Carew Seconds celebrated winning the league title with a comfortable 110 runs victory at relegated Llanrhian.

The visitors have impressively gone through the whole season unbeaten, and this victory was never in doubt. The visitors opened the batting and accumulated an impressive 196 for 9 and after tea they shot out the home side for just 86 runs on the scoreboard.

Tom Davies (46) top scored for the champions and Gareth Lewis (28) and James Hinchliffe (27) contributed with useful runs. Luke Jones (4 for 50) and Matthew Bennett (3 for 47) took the bulk of the wickets for Llanrhian.

Carew Seconds’ Tom Davies (4 for 30) and Kerry Waters (2 for 6) did the damage with their accurate bowling spells and only Tom Davies (40) scored a decent score with the bat for Llanrhian, who will have to adjust to life in Division Three next season.

Tom Davies - runs and wickets for Div Two champs Carew 2nds

 

 

 

 

 

Match reports for 14th August 2010

 

Comfortable seven-wicket win for Llangwm

 

Pembroke (142 all out)

lost to Llangwm (143 for 3)

 

Umpires: Peter Perry & Phil Marsden
Scorers: Janice Brick

 

Llangwm were extremely good value for their comfortable seven-wicket win over Pembroke at Treleet.

Rob Weston (51, included nine fours) top-scored for the home outfit with a well crafted half-century. But Llangwm’s bowling attack was brilliantly led by Andrew Brock (6 for 27), who took his wickets as team-mate Andrew Harries pitched in with (4 for 25) as the Pembroke innings closed on 142 all out. Only Paul White (15) and Andrew Price (15) chipped in with decent scores for the hosts.

In reply, Luke Brock (64, 12 fours and a six) cracked a lightening quick half-century, where he had an opening partnership of 97 runs with Will Beresford (31), Gary Phillips (10 not out) and Matthew Kiff (11 not out) also contributed as they easily chased the required total to claim their eighth win of the season. Gwyn Griffiths (1 for 22), Nigel Phillips (1 for 8) and Charlie Allen (1 for 17) took a wicket each for rock-bottom Pembroke

Andrew Brock - match-winning bowling for Llangwm

 

 

 

 

Town take Cresselly by surprise

 

Cresselly 2nds (138 all out) lost to Haverfordwest 2nds (138 for 3)

 

Umpires: Trefor Evans & Huw Davies
Scorers: Des Brace & Ros Phillips

 

Haverfordwest Seconds claimed a surprise four-wicket win at shell-shocked Cresselly Seconds.

Mid-table placed Town’s second-string inflicted only Cresselly Seconds’ third defeat of the campaign. The home side were bowled out for a disappointing 138, and the visitors successfully got the required runs in the 32nd over to claim their seventh win of the season, after standing at 21 for 3 early on.

Iwan Izzard (34) and Nick Davies were the home side’s top scorers and only surprisingly only Rhydian Rees (23) reached double figures after that. James Morris (5 for 27) was in terrific form, taking five wickets alongside in-form Idris Davies (4 for 11) and Adam Raymond (1 for 3).

In reply, Nigel Delaney (51 not out – eight fours) led the run-chase with a superb half century. Mark Cross (30), Ashley James (21 in nine balls) also chipped in with useful runs, despite Sam Harts (3 for 36), Sion Jenkins (2 for 43) and Iwan Izzard (1 for 17) taking wickets for the losing home team.

Nigel Delaney - key innings in Haverfordwest win

 

 

 

 

Borderers strengthento claim away win

 

Johnston (161 all out)

lost Whitland 2nds (185 all out)

 

Umpires: John Williams & Rob Elliott
Scorers: Delyth Summons & Ann-Marie Jenkins

 

Whitland Seconds included four first team regulars in their ranks and it paid off as they insured an important 24 runs win against Johnston at Glebelends.

Ed John (73, included 11 fours) and Steve Fraser (50), also Iestyn Scourfield (3 for 33) and David Dunfee (3 for 32) were the first team players who all played influential roles for the visitors in their important victory, as they aim to avoid relegation.

Lee Summons (74, included 11 fours) top scored for the home side, whilst his father John (25) and Shawn Jones (14) reached double figures. Carl Smith (1 for 43) and Steve Vale (1 for 29) took wickets alongside Scourfield and Dunfee’s impressive three wicket hauls.

Steve Mills (5 for 52) was the home side’s chief wicket-taker, plus Lee Summons (2 for 52) and Nathan James (3 for 41) took wickets in vain.

Lee Summons - 74 in vain for Johnston as Whitland won

 

 

 

 

In-form Blaxland leads Hook to victory

 

Hook (159 for 5)

beat Llanrhian (158 all out)

 

Umpires: Dave Loosmore & Arthur Chapman
Scorers: Joy James

 

Llanrhian dropped down to second from bottom after they lost at Hook and talented teenager Tom Blaxland again led the Hook team with his impressive batting.

As Whitland Seconds won at Johnston, and Llanrhian lost - the pair swap places in the bottom end of the table relegation struggle.

Chris Holder (6 for 42) took an impressive haul for Hook and found support from brother Matthew (2 for 36) and Sion Jenkins (1 for 18) as the visitors were bowled out for a modest 158 runs on the scoreboard. Matthew Arundel (39), Jack Jones (38), Geraint Morris (31) and Matthew Bennett (16) gathered runs for the out of luck visitors.

In reply, Tom Blaxland (77 not out, a knock that included 11 fours and a six) played a key role with the bat for the hosts. Brennan Lay (20) and Brennan Martin (24) scored vital runs as they picked up their seventh win of the season. Matthew Bennett (2 for 37), Gary Reynolds (1 for 29), Cristo Arndel (1 for 37) and Tony Kitchell (1 for 32) took wickets in vain for Llanrhian.

Chris Holder - six-wicket haul in Hook victory

 

 

 

 

Carew Seconds extend lead at the top of table

 

Burton (184 for 8)

lost to Carew 2nds (186 for 1)

 

Umpires: Tony Waldeis & Arthur Brady
Scorers: Mark Venables and Robbie Hicks

 

Carew Seconds stretched their lead at the top of table with a convincing nine-wicket win over Burton at Oatfield Park.
The man of the match for the visitors was Christian Phillips (3 for 26) who bowled well and then followed-up with a fantastic innings of 93 not out to help guide his side to their tenth win of an impressive campaign.

Burton reached 184 for 8 off their allotted overs where Luke Hayman (31), Richard Jones (30), David Lewis (24 not out) and James Scale (24) all made useful batting contributions. Carew’s Dominic Hicks (2 for 40) and Tom Davies (2 for 43) took two wickets apiece alongside Phillips’ impressive three-wicket haul.

In reply, Phillips led the run chase with his superb knock that was seven runs short of a century, plus Ben Evans (42) and Tom Davies (38 not out) also chipped in with runs in stands of 97 and 89 with Phillips. Only Johnny Scale (1 for 30) had any success with the ball for down hearted Burton.

Christian Phillips - runs and wickets as he led Carew 2nds to a big win

 

 

Match reports for 7th August 2010

 

Carew Seconds march to top of table

Carew 2nds (153 for 8)

beat Cresselly 2nds (152 for 9)

Umpires: John Austin & Dave Loosmore
Scorers: Des Brace (Cresselly)

Carew Seconds leap-frogged Cresselly Seconds as they picked up a two-wicket victory to march to the top of the table.

Sixteen-year-old Dominic Hicks hit a six in the final over to earn his side a cracking victory, in a tense finale as Martin Scourfield was Carew’s man of the match, scoring runs and taking wickets.

The visitors posted a 152 for 9 total at tea. Neale Williams (32), Alex Bailley (31) scored the bulk of the runs for the visitors. Martin Scourfield took three wickets and found useful bowling support from Dominic Hicks (3 for 28) and Rob Scourfield (2 for 34).

In reply, Martin Scourfield cracked 40 not out and Barry Evans (27) whilst James Hinchliffe (19) scored runs as Dominic Hicks (9 not out) struck the winning runs with a superb six.

Tom Arthur (2 for 24) and Matthew Morgan (2 for 21) took wickets in vain for the extremely disappointed Cresselly Seconds - and the title race is set to go down to the wire.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Winners Carew 2nds

 

Cresselly 2nds - ousted from top spot

 

Team pictures by Bill Carne.

 

 

 

Mills batters Llanrhian

with bat and ball

Llanrhian (108 all out)

lost to Johnston (110 all out)

Umpires: Alan Hansen & Rob Bellerby
Scorer: Delyth Summons (Johnston)

Johnston returned to winning ways with an easy ten-wicket victory at Llanrhian.

The home side only scored 108 runs as man of the match Steve Mills showed his full potential by taking 5 for 11 in 10 overs and 78 not out (including 12 fours and 4 sixes), almost single handed won the game for Johnston.

Ben Jones 40 (included 3 fours and a six) was Llanrhian’s top scorer with the bat, and only Tony Kitchell (14), Luke Jones (12) and Mr. Extras (23) reached double figures. Steve Jenkins (2 for 32) and Nathan James (3 for 19) gave terrific bowling support alongside Mills’ brilliant five-wicket haul.

Mills did not hang around with the bat and his sparkling innings was well supported by veteran partner John Summons (28), as the opening pair guided their side to a welcome win.

Steve Mills Jnr - in outstanding form for Johnston

 

 

 

 

 

Carl and Jon lead Whitland to victory

Whitland 2nds (131 all out)

beat Pembroke (95 all out)

Umpires: Tony Waldeis & Tony Scourfield
Scorer: Rob Benjamin (Whitland)

Whitland Seconds comfortably won by 36 runs against a poor batting display by struggling visitors Pembroke.

The hosts posted a modest total of 131 runs with a vital 50 stand for Whitland between rugby boys Carl Smith (29) and Jonathan Davies (25). Scott Newton (18) and Owain Evans also made useful batting contributions.

Pembroke ‘old hands’ Gwyn Griffiths (3 for 32) and skipper Nigel Phillips (3 for 37) were the pick of the Pembroke bowling as Kevin Jenkins also chipped in with 1 for 19 alongside Sean Powell (2 for 19) and Rob Weston (1 for 18).

Poor Pembroke batting led to only Paul White (27), Dan Williams (14) and Phil Hay (11) reaching double figures, with the Whitland Seconds’ bowling attack of Steve Vale (2 for 21), Jonathan Davies (3 for 12) and Carl Smith (2 for 31) ripping the heart out of the disappointing visitors’ line-up before Steffan James (1 for 6) and old-timer Stuart Harries (2 for 6) finished things off.

 Stuart Harries - nice little bowling spell by Whitland old-timer

 

 

 

Robbie clatters Town to

disappointing defeat

Haverfordwest 2nds (165 for 9)

lost to Burton (166 for 8)

Umpires: Richard Merriman & Hilliard Davies
Scorers: Ros Phillips & Mark Venables

Burton were thrilled to pick-up a thoroughly deserved two-wicket win at the Racecourse over Haverfordwest Seconds after a real battle in an entertaining clash.

The home side made 165 runs off their allotted overs, with the Town’s Andrew Phillips leading the way with 66. The vastly experienced campaigner struck six fours and a six in a classy innings and he found useful support from Ashley James (12), Idris Davies (16) and Nigel Delaney (12).

Johnny Scale (3 for 24) was the visitors’ chief wicket-taker as Morgan Scale (2 for 40), Steve Jones (2 for 22) and Richard Jones (1 for 34) all chipped in with wickets.

In reply, the powerful innings of 55 (nine fours and a six) by Robbie Neill was the decisive factor in Burton’s win. However, Luke Hayman (32) and James Scale (20) both helped with the bat for the visitors’ winning cause.

Simon Williams (2 for 21), Ashley James (2 for 28) and Nigel Delaney (2 for 40) took two wickets each but the Town Seconds’ string slumped to a home defeat.

Luke Hayman plays a nice shot for Burton

 

Richard Hayman is bowled

 

Action pictures by Bill Carne.

 

 

Llangwm win high-scoring affair

 Llangwm (208 all out)

beat  Hook (179 all out)

Umpires: Dave Brandon & Barry Wood
Scorers: Janice Brick (Llangwm).

Llangwm won a high-scoring affair by 29 runs against arch-derby rivals Hook at Pill Parks.

Richard Brock was in good form with the bat and was the top scorer with an excellent knock of 63 as he belted 8 fours and 3 sixes, whilst Joe Kiff (39) and Luke Brock (27) contributed to a challenging total.

Hook’s Brennan Martin bowled well for his 4 for 24 in 7 overs, and Tom Blaxland (2 for 37), Matthew Holder (2 for 49) and Chris Holder (2 for 52) all chipped in with wickets.

Tom Blaxland cracked 14 fours in his excellent 71 for Hook whilst Martin Rees (28) and Rod Morgan (14) reached double figures.

But some excellent bowling from Andrew Brock (2 for 45), Chris Inward (3 for 19), Matthew Kiff (2 for 41) and Andrew Harries (2 for 8) eased Llangwm to a deserved derby victory.

 

Richard Brock - top scored for Llangwm in local derby win

 

 

 

 

Match reports for 24th July 2010

 

Rain frustrates exciting conclusion

 

Johnston 199 for 6 – Llangwm (97 for 2) - match abandoned

 

Umpires: Alan Hansen & Donald Twigg
Scorers: Delyth Summons & Janice Brick

 

Steve Mills struck a superb century in vain for Johnston as rain stopped play at the Glebelands against Llangwm with an exciting climax in prospect.

The home side posted a challenging 199 for 6 at tea, whilst the visitors were going great guns before the game was forced to surrender to bad weather.

The highlight of Johnston’s innings was Mills’ terrific century, that included ten fours and four sixes in an opening partnership of 130 runs with John Summons (34), plus Chris Goodridge (23) and Lee Summons (19) got amongst the runs.

 

Llangwm’s Matthew Kiff (3 for 37) was the chief wicket-taker alongside Andrew Harries (2 for 40) and Chris Inward (1 for 30).

In their reply, Llangwm made a solid chase through Andrew Harries (18) and Will Beresford (36 not out), with Luke Brock (39 not out) still at the crease before the heavens opened. Steve Jenkins (1 for 60) and Steve Mills (1 for 28) chipped in with a wicket apiece for Johnston.

Steve Mills en route to three figures

 

 

John Summons hits a leg-side four

 

 

 

Action pictures by Bill Carne.

 

 

 

Bad weather halts

Carew’s winning habit

 

Carew 2nds (197 for 6) - Haverfordwest 2nds (89 for 5) – Match abandoned

 

Peter Perry & Denis Chiffi
Scorers: Ros Phillips (Haverfordwest)

Heavy rain prevented Carew Seconds from recording a possible home victory over Haverfordwest Seconds.

The home side opened the batting and put on 196 for 6 - and in reply, the visitors were struggling on 89 for 5 when heavy rain stopped play.

Carew’s Tom Richards (51) and Aled Griffiths (50) put on an opening stand of 88 runs before Barry Evans (30 not out) and Martin Scourfield (23 not out) added a 55 partnership. James Morris (3 for 46) was amongst the wickets for the visitors and Ashley James (2 for 46) also took wickets.

Rob Scourfield (3 for 24) and Martin Scourfield (2 for 19) took the bulk of wickets despite Adam Raymond (41), Mark Cross (14) and Mikey Jones (14) gathering runs in vain for the Town’s second string.

 

Tom Richards - top scored for Carew 2nds

 

 

 

Deadly Davies bowls Burton over

 

Burton (99 all out)

lost to Whitland 2nds (100 for 6)

 

Umpires: John Williams & Phil Marsden
Scorers: Mark Venables & Ann-Marie Jenkins

Whitland Seconds were thrilled to gain a thoroughly deserved four-wicket victory over Burton at Oatfield Park.

Scarlets and Wales’ rugby star Jonathan Davies (4 for 26) did the damage by taking four wickets as the Burton innings collapsed to 99 all out. Carl Smith (3 for 23), Steffan James (2 for 13) and Steve Vale (1 for 27) all chipped in with wickets.

Burton’s lacklustre batting performance saw only Luke Hayman (40) and Morgan Scale (19) reaching double figures.

In reply, Wayne Jones (19) was the visitors’ top scorer, whilst Owain Evans (16), Scott Newton (13), Adam Davies (13) and Jonathan Davies (10 not out) eased their side to the finishing line, despite Morgan Scale (3 for 35) and Steve Jones (2 for 18) taking wickets for a lost cause.

Carl Smith - bowled well for Whitland 2nds

 

 

Scott’s superb ton spoilt by rain

 

 

Cresselly 2nds (211 for 9)

Llanrhian (20 for 2) – Match abandoned

 

Umpires: Steve Blowes & Dai Morris
Scorers: Des Brace (Cresselly)

Cresselly Seconds were all set to easily overcome Llanrhian when persistent  rain halted proceedings.

League leaders Cresselly Seconds put on a massive 211 for 9 total at tea and had the visitors in trouble on 20 for 2 in reply, when awful weather stopped play.

The highlight of the home side’s innings was a sublime century by Scott Arthur (113 - a classy knock that included 14 fours and two sixes). Neale Williams (18), Iwan Izzard (23) and Matthew Lewis (18 not out) all reached double figures.

Llanrhian’s Gareth Reynolds (4 for 66)  was their chief wicket-taker alongside Matthew Bennett (2 for 53), Tony Kitchell (1 for 18), Luke Jones (1 for 28) and Gareth Davies (1 for 32).

 

 

 

 

Three wins on the trot

 

Pembroke (164 for 6)

beat Hook (85 all out)

 

Umpires: Arthur Brady & Huw Davies
Scorer: Joy James (Hook)

Pembroke picked-up their third win on the trot after overcoming out-of-sorts Hook by 79 runs at Treleet.

Vastly experienced Gwyn Griffiths (4 for 16) and Nigel Phillips (4 for 18) shared eight wickets and Sean Powell (2 for 25) pitched in as Hook collapsed to 85 all out in a disappointing reply.

Andrew Price was just two runs short of a half-century for Pembroke, who opened the batting. Paul White (35), Rob Weston (37) and Paul Hay (16) all made useful batting contributions. Hook’s bowling brothers Matthew Holder (3 for 35) and ChrisHolder (2 for 22) took wickets in vain for the visitors.

Brennan Lay (23), Matthew Rowlands (16), Matthew Holder (14 not out) and Tom Blaxland (16) scored runs for Hook as they slumped to another disappointing defeat.

 

Gwyn Griffiths - 4-wicket haul in Pembroke win

 

 

 

 

 

Match reports for 17th July 2010

Llangwm lose their way

 

Llangwm (116 all out)

lost to Haverfordwest 2nds (186 for 8)

 

Umpires: John Austin & Hilliard Davies
Scorers: Janice Brick & Ros Phillips

Haverfordwest Seconds comfortably won by 72 runs at Pill Parks against a Llangwm team that has really lost its way.

A few weeks ago Llangwm were top of the table, but poor results of late have seen them slip down to fourth, and a possible return to the top flight now looks unlikely.

Richard Scriven (47) top scored for the visitors with the bat, rapping two fours and five big sixes, and he found support from Andrew Phillips (nine fours in his 46) alongside Idris Davies (27), Nigel Delaney (19) and Ashley James (19) who all chipped in with runs as the innings closed on a challenging 186 for 8.

Llangwm’s Matthew Kiff (3 for 63) and Richard Brock (3 for 44) took three wickets each and Darren Brick (1 for 22) and Chris Inward (1 for 11) took the others.

Ashley James (3 for 43) and Simon Williams (5 for 25) tore through the home side’s batting line-up with only Llangwm skipper Chris Inward putting up any resistance with the bat as he cracked 48 (four fours and four sixes). James Morris (1 for 23) and Nigel Delaney (1 for 25) were the other Town wicket-takers as the innings collapsed and the home side slipped to a disappointing fourth defeat of the campaign.

Richard Scriven - led HWest 2nds to victory with some big hitting

 

 

 

Pembroke make it two in a row

 

Johnston  (93 all out)

lost to Pembroke (98 for 7)

 

Umpire: Les Hastings
Scorer: Delyth Summons

 

Pembroke remain bottom of table but can feel a little more confident after picking up their second successive win of the season in a tight finish at Glebelands against a disappointing Johnston outfit.

Vastly experienced Pembroke bowlers Gwyn Griffiths (4 for 24), Kevin Jenkins (3 for 45) and Nigel Phillips (3 for 9) took all the wickets as Johnston’s innings crashed with only 93 runs on the scoreboard. No one was able to make an impact with the bat despite Steve Mills (13), Ross Dewstowe (13), Lee Summons (11) and John Summons (11) all getting in but then getting out.

In reply, Rob Weston (19) and Gwyn Griffiths (16 no out) guided Pembroke to their second win in a row, despite Johnston’s Richard James (1 for 20), Steve Jenkins (1 for 20) and Lee Summons (1 for 20) taking a wicket apiece.

Kevin Jenkins - bowled well in Pembroke win

 

 

 

 

Burton pull through by three runs!

 

Llanrhian (151 all out)

lost to Burton (154 all out)

 

Umpires: Tony Waldeis & Don Twigg
Scorer: Mark Venables

 

Burton held their nerve to win a thrilling match by just three runs and pick-up a maximum 30 precious league points at Llanrhian.

Burton batted first and were removed for an average tally 154 runs. Robbie Neill (54, including four fours and five sixes)) crafted a fine half-century, as David Lewis (27) and Mark Griffiths (20) also reached double figures. Matthew Bennett finished with four wickets and Luke Jones (3 for 14) also bowled well whilst Tony Kitchell (1 for 14) and Gary Reynolds (1 for 40) chipped in with a wicket each.

In reply, Jack Jones (39) top scored for Llanrhian and Geraint Morris (20), Matthew Arundel (23), Tony Kitchell (20 not out) fell agonisingly short as they went down to  a narrow defeat.  Their last pair of Tony Kitchell and Gary Reynolds came together with almost 30 runs needed but they grafted away until Reynolds was finally shifted by  Tom Baker with four runs needed for victory.

Burton’s star bowler was veteran Steve Jones (6 for 18) who finished with a fantastic haul, supported by Luke Hayman (2 for 13) and Tom Baker (2 for 18), who also chipped in with wickets as the visitors were delighted to pick up their fourth win of the campaign.

Steve Jones - superb six-wicket haul for Burton

 

 

 

 

 

Damian drives Cresselly 2nds home

 

Hook (176 all out)

lost to Cresselly 2nds (180 for 6)

 

Umpires: Richard Merriman & Trefor Evans
Scorers: Joy James & Des Brace

 

League leaders Cresselly Seconds maintained their impressive form with a four-wicket victory at Hook.

Hook’s Tom Blaxland ( ten fours in his 67) crafted an excellent half-century and Jamie Phelps (29), Brennan Lay (18) and Matthew Rowlands (17) all made useful contributions with the willow. Brothers Sion Jenkins (3 for 28) and Stefan Jenkins (3 for 28) took three wickets apiece for the visitors, plus Morgan Gildenhuys (2 for 46) and Sam Harts (1 for 14) pitched in with wickets as Hook’s innings closed on 176 all out.

In reply, Damian Arthur was in brilliant form, cracking a match-winning 84 not out. Arthur found good support from Neale Williams (22) in a partnership of 68 and Sam Harts (21 not out) helped Arthur through to success. Hook’s Jamie Phelps (4 for 37) and Sion Jenkins (2 for 36) took wickets in vain for the bitterly disappointed homesters.

Damian Arthur - superb 84 not out for Cresselly 2nds

 

 

 

 

 

Carew Seconds stay in contention

 

Whitland 2nds (154 for 5)

lost to Carew 2nds (156 for 5)

 

Umpires: Barry Wood & Phil Marsden
Scorer: Ann-Marie Jenkins

 

Carew Seconds stay in contention for the title with a comfortable five-wicket success against Whitland.

With just five games remaining of the season, Carew Seconds are in second spot, nine points adrift of current leaders and close neighbours Cresselly Seconds.

Kevin Pearce scored an impressive 67 for Whitland Seconds (ten fours and a six), plus Scott Newton (36), Aled Davies and Carl Smith (14 not out) reached double figures as the innings closed on 154 for 5. Dominic Hicks (1 for 25), Stefan Davies (1 for 25) and Christian Phillips (1 for 21) were Carew’s wicket takers.

Ben Evans (45) led the successful run chase for Carew Seconds as Brian Hall (38), Christian Phillips (23), Aled Griffiths (11 not out) and Stefan Davies (11 not out) all made useful batting contributions. Whitland Seconds’ Carl Smith (1 for 31) took a wicket alongside Simon Davies (2 for 26) and Jonathan Davies (2 for 39) who took two wickets apiece but it was the visitors who stay in contention at the top of the table.

Kevin Pearce - top score of the match in vain for Whitland seconds

 

 

 

 

Match reports for 10th July 2010

 

Unbeaten Carew Seconds too hot for Llangwm

Carew 2nds (108 for 3)

beat Llangwm (107 all out)

Umpires: John Williams & Les Hastings
Scorers: Janice Brick (Llangwm)

Carew Seconds gained an impressive seven-wicket home win to leapfrog Llangwm and move into second in the table.

The visitors were skittled out for a paltry 107, and then the home side, thanks to a brilliant half-century from Robbie Hicks, who struck four fours and three sixes in an undefeated 52, and the night before this league clash got struck in the mouth by a ball, but showed tremendous courage to return to the crease the following day to ease his side to an important seventh win of the season.

Llangwm definitely have lost their way of late, and are suffering from a lack of form and confidence, as they tried to get back to winning ways, but unbeaten Carew Seconds outfit were in no mood to gift them any unnecessary points.

Andrew Harris top scored for the visitors with 33; also Chris Thomas (21) and James Lewis (20) made useful contributions with the bat. Carew’s chief wicket taker was Kerry Waters (4 for 31) plus Martin Scourfield (2 for 17), Tom Davies (2 for 27) and Dominic Hicks (1 for 11) all chipped in with wickets.

In reply, Tom Davies (45) was five runs short of a half century as Hicks led the way to a comfortable win despite Andrew Harries taking three wickets in vain for the poor visitors.

Robbie Hicks - brave 52 not out for Carew 2nds' skipper

 

 

Burton gain better of draw against Johnston

Burton (224 for 7)

drew with Johnston (181 for 8)

Umpire: Huw Davies.
Scorers: Mark Venables & Delyth Summons

Burton recorded a high-scoring 224 runs and Johnston replied with 181 as the home side secured the better of the draw at Oatfield Park.

Robbie Neill was in good form for Burton with the bat, scoring 52 not out, a fine half century that consisted of six fours and two sixes. James Scale (47) Richard Jones (38), Luke Hayman (31) and Neville Davies (23) all reached double figures as the innings closed on 224 for 7. Chris Fitzpatrick (3-38) was the visitors’ chief wicket-taker and was supported by Lee Summons (2 for 42) and Richard James (1 for 43).

Fitzpatrick led the visitors’ reply with fine knock of 48, and he struck seven fours and a six. Richard James (29 not out), Lee Summons (16) and Shawn Jones (16) reached double figures. Canny Burton slow bowler Steve Jones (4-41) took the bulk of the home side’s wickets and Johnny Scale (1 for 34), Luke Hayman (1 for 42), Tom Baker (1 for 14) and James Scale (1 for 4) chipped in with a wicket apiece.

 

Robbie Neill smashes a four en route to top score of 52 not out

 

 

Neville Davies raps a boundary for Burton

 

 

Cresselly remain top of table with nine-wicket win over Borderers

Cresselly 2nds (63 for 1)

beat Whitland 2nds (61 all out)

Umpires: Arthur Brady & Rob Elliott
Scorers: Des Brace & Ann-Marie Jenkins

Cresselly Seconds stay top of the table after easily accounting for Whitland Seconds to claim a superb nine-wicket victory.

Sion Jenkins had the visitors in trouble as the accurate seam bowler took five wickets for 17 runs, and he was well supported by Matthew Morgan (3 for 22) and Tom Arthur (2 for 21) as the Borderers were shot out for a disappointing 61 runs. Only Dan Newton (17) and Carl Smith (16) had any joy with the bat for the visitors.

In reply, the league leaders had little trouble reaching the required total as Rhydian Rees (32 not out) and Scott Arthur (19 not out) guided their in-form team to a comfortable victory. The only wicket to fall was that of Matthew Morgan, who was bowled by Dan Newton and caught by Mike Phillips, and as he returned to the pavilion he can take comfort for possibly thinking that not many players in the county can say that they were bowled by a Scarlet rugby professional and caught by a Wales and British Lions’ star!

Sion Jenkins - 5 wickets for Cresselly 2nds

 

 

 

Pembroke pick-up first win of season

Pembroke (107 for 8)

beat Llanrhian (106 for 9)

Umpires: John Austin & Donald Twigg

Rob Weston took three wickets and also cracked 40 runs with the bat to help Pembroke to their first win of the season, by two wickets over Llanrhian.

Weston’s man of the match display certainly put a smile back on the faces of his bottom of the table team-mates.
RV Jones (27 not out) top scored for Llanrhian and Richard Reed (15) Russell Watkins (16) and Matthew Bennett (16) all reached double figures.
Weston’s terrific three-wicket haul was brilliantly supported by Nigel Phillips (3 for 17), Gwyn Griffiths (1 for 15) and Kevin Jenkins (1 for 36) who all took wickets as Llanrhian’s innings closed on 106 for 9.

In reply, Weston grabbed the game by the scruff with a well-compiled innings that contained four boundaries, and found support from Hugh Davies (24) and eased their team home despite Matthew Bennett (4 for 24), Tony Kitchell (2 for 29), Gareth Reynolds (1 for 35) and RV Jones (1 for 7) taking wickets for the visitors’ lost cause.

Rob Weston - good all round for Pembroke

 

Town defeat out of sorts Hook

Haverfordwest 2nds (111 for 7)

beat Hook (110 all out)

 

Umpires: Steve Blowes & Phil Marsden
Scorers: Ros Phillips & Joy James

Haverfordwest Seconds secured a three-wicket victory over Hook at the Racecourse as out of sorts Hook slipped to their fourth defeat of the campaign, whilst the Town were delighted to pick-up their fifth win of the season.

Nigel Delaney bowled well for The Town, taking four wickets for 30 runs; he was well supported by Simon Williams (3 for 30) and Ashley James (2 for 22), as the visitors were restricted to 110 all out at tea. Hook’s Tom Blaxland top scored with a fine 40 not out (five boundaries) and only Jamie Phelps (21) and Brennan Lay (14) reached double figures as the rest of the visitors’ batting line-up collapsed.

In reply, Town’s Mikey Jones contributed with a solid 28 and he found support from Mark Cross (18) and Dan Field (26) who picked off the required runs, despite useful bowling figures by Jamie Phelps (3 for 25) and Matthew Holder (3 for 34), Brennan Martin (1 for 11) and Sion Jenkins (1 for 14), whilst William Goronwy had a good game as wicket-keeper for Hook.

 

Dan Field is caught by Hook keeper William Goronwy as Jamie Phelps shares his joy

 

 

Haverfordwest batsman John Tooze is bowled

 

 

Action pictures by Bill Carne

 

 

 

Match reports for 3rd July 2010

James bowls Llanrhian over

with terrific six-wicket haul

 

Llanrhian (109 all out) lost to Haverfordwest 2nds (188 for 9)

 

Umpires: Peter Perry & Phil Marsden

Haverfordwest Seconds’ rise up the table continued with an excellent 79 runs victory at Llanrhian.

The visitors scored 188 for 8 off their allotted overs and then shot out the home outfit for 108 runs on the scoreboard to record their fourth win of the season.

The Town’s John Tooze was top scorer with 44, a fine knock that included three fours and a six. Nigel Delaney pitched in with 38, as he smashed six fours, and Chris Phillips (22 not out) also made a useful batting contribution. Matthew Bennett took four wickets for Llanrhian for 28 runs and Gary Reynolds (2 for 32) chipped in as well.

The visitors can thank accurate man of the match bowler JamesMorris, who finished with an impressive six-wicket haul for 36 runs to help see the Town home. Simon Williams (2 for 30), Dean Flood (1 for 14) and Chris Phillips (1 for 8) were the visitors’ other wicket takers.

Only Scott James (30) and Russell Watkins (22) reached double figures in reply as the Llanrhian innings closed on a poor 109 all out.

James Morris took 6 for 36 for Haverfordwest 2nds

 

Llangwm slump to surprise defeat

Llangwm (171 all out)

lost to Whitland 2nds (183 for 9)

Umpires: Dai Morris & Rob Elliott
Scorers: Janice Brick & Ann-Marie Jenkins

Whitland Seconds produced a shock victory over high-flying Llangwm by 12 runs to knock them off their top of the table perch.
Second from bottom Whitland Seconds scored 183 runs for 9 and the home side must have felt confident that they would achieve the required runs after tea – but the visitors had a surprise package to unleash in their accurate bowling.
Wayne Jones (53) top scored for Whitland with an excellent half-century, and he was well supported with the bat by team-mates Dan Newton (45) and Owain Evans (21). Darren Brick (3 for 29), Matthew Kiff (3 for 17) and Andrew Harries (2 for 30) took the wickets for Llangwm.
In reply, Gary Phillips (41), Darren Brick (26) and James Lewis (22) were the only Llangwm batsmen to contribute with the bat as they slumped to their second defeat of the season. Simon Davies took four wickets for 52 runs and was brilliantly supported by Dan Newton (3 for 45), Steffan James (2 for 28) and Stuart Harries (1 for 27) as they shot out a shell-shocked Llangwm to pick-up a welcome third win of the campaign.

Dan Newton - runs & wickets for Whitland

 

 

Burton cause big upset by beating out of sorts Hook

Hook (62 all out)

lost to Burton (130 all out)

Umpires: Tony Scourfield & Don Twigg
Scorers: Joy James & Mark Venables

Burton pulled off a shock win by beating close neighbours Hook in their own backyard by 68 runs.
With Carew and Cresselly’s second strings currently filling two of the top three positions in the league, this has really mounted the pressure on promotion hopefuls Llangwn and Hook, who both lost at the weekend.
The visitors were 68 for no wicket, where Luke Hayman was in good form with the bat for Burton scoring 43, striking three fours. Dai Lewis struck a four and finished with 18 runs after being brilliantly caught by Tom Blaxland at silly mid-off. But, Neville Davies (24) apart, Burton’s batting rear-guard collapsed to finish on an achievable 130 all out.  Tom Blaxland (3 for 31) and Matthew Holder (3 for 27) took three wickets apiece alongside Brennan Martin (1 for 16) and Matthew Rowlands (1 for 11) taking a wicket each.
In reply, Phil Griffiths (15) was the only Hook batsmen to reach double figures and was embarrassingly given out lbw to his younger brother Mark, who finished with an impressive five wicket haul for 28 runs. Luke Hayman chipped in with four wickets for 16 runs and James Scale (1 for 15) also took a wicket in a final result that can be best described as a big upset.

 

 

Top right - Tom Blaxland caught as Hook slump against Burton

 

 

 

 

Right - Mark Griffiths - 5 wicket haul for Burton

 

 

 

 

Cresselly 2nds march to top of table

Pembroke (128 all out)

lost to Cresselly 2nds (129 for 3)

Umpire: Alan Hansen
Scorer: Des Brace (Cresselly)

Cresselly Seconds march to the top of the league after picking up a comfortable seven-wicket victory at bottom of the table rivals Pembroke.
The homesters set a 128 runs total as the visitors successfully chased the required run-rate to win by the 36th over and only lose three wickets in the process.
The home side were in real trouble on 78 for 8 and did really well to recover and finish with 128 runs on the scoreboard, thanks to vastly experienced campaigners Nigel Phillips (27), Hugh Davies (19), Paul White (18) and Kevin Jenkins (8) who all made useful batting contributions.
Sion Jenkins was the visitors’ chief wicket-taker with 4 wickets for 31, while Tom Arthur (2 for 26) and Rhydian Rees (2 for 25) grabbed two wickets apiece.
Rhydian Rees led the visitors’ reply with the bat, scoring a useful 46, a good knock that included eight fours. Daman Arthur (38 not out) also contributed well with the willow and Sean Powell took two wickets for 31, plus Kevin Jenkins grabbed the only other wicket to fall in his accurate 12 over spell.

Sion Jenkins - 4 for 31 as Cresselly 2nds beat Pembroke

 

 

Carew 2nds claim victory in cruise control

Johnston (133 all out) lost to Carew 2nds (136 for 1)

Umpires: Tony Waldeis & Rob Bellerby
Scorer: Delyth Summons (Johnston)

Carew Seconds claimed an impressive nine-wicket win over Johnston at Glebelands to move them up to third spot in the table.
The homesters were all shot out for 133 runs while the visitors easily reached the required run-rate to ease to a sixth win of the season.
Lee Walters top scored for the hosts with 30 runs and Lee Summons (28) and Sean Jones (19) were the only other Johnston batsmen to reach double figures as they collapsed to a very disappointing total.
Steffan Davies (3 for 37) and Dominic Hicks (3 for 37) took the bulk of the visitors’ wickets and Kerry Waters (1 for 23) and Christian Phillips (1 for 6) took one each.
In reply, in-form Robbie Hicks led the way with 62 not out, his well constructed half-century included 11 boundaries, and he found support from Gareth Lewis (60 not out) with another fine half century, cracking ten fours and two big sixes as they cruised home to the finishing line. Johnston’s Richard James (1 for 26) captured the visitors’ only wicket to fall in the form of Christian Phillips (6).

 

 

 

Match reports for 26th June 2010

Adam stars for ever improving Town

Haverfordwest 2nds (117 for 4)

beat Johnston (113 all out)

Umpire: Arthur Brady
Scorers: Ros Phillips & Delyth Summons

Adam James starred for Haverfordwest Seconds in their impressive six-wicket victory over Johnston at the Racecourse.
The talented all-rounder took seven wickets to help shift the visitors who were all out for a modest 113 runs at tea and James followed up to score 48 not out with the bat, smashing four fours and four sixes to guide his side to their third win of season.

 

 

Ross Dewstowe top scored for Johnston, hitting seven boundaries in a well-crafted 39 runs and he found support from Lee Walters (21), Sean Jones (15) and Steve Mills (13).
Ace Town bowler James finished with impressive figures of 7-46 and Stephen Phillips (2-30) and James Morris (1-30) also took wickets.

In reply, the hosts had little trouble getting the required runs, as Stephen Phillips (28) and Adam, plus his 15-year-old brother Ashley James (17 not out) reached the finishing post in double quick time.

Above right - Adam James on his way to 7 for 48.

 

 

Right - Johnston's Jamie Lewis bowled by James Morris.

 

Pictures by Bill Carne.

 

 

 

 

 

Llangwm back to winning ways

Llanrhian (81 all out)

lost to Llangwm (82 for 7)

Umpires: Steve Blowes & Dave Brandon
Scorer: Janice Brick

Top of the table Llangwm got back to winning ways after picking up a thoroughly deserved three-wicket victory at Llanrhian.
The home side collapsed to 81 all out with only Geraint Morris (13) and Ben Jones (17) reaching double figures.

Andrew Harries took four wickets for 29 runs and was ably supported by the Brock boys where Richard (3-16), Andrew (2-13) and Luke (1-16) all chipped in with wickets for Llangwm.

The league leaders struggled to 34 for 5 after losing main run getters Will Beresford and Ackie Harries early but fought back to reach their target as Luke Brock (22), Chris Thomas (17) and Lyn Rees (16 not out) guided the visitors towards a welcome return to winning ways before Josh Davies smashed a six to take a relieved Llangwm side to victory, despite some good bowling by Matthew Bennett (4 for 21) and Gary Reynolds (2 for 31).

 

Richard Brock - 3 wickets for Llangwm.

 

 

 

Tom leads Carew’s charge

Carew 2nds (156 for 4)

beat Pembroke (141 all out)

Umpires: Barry Wood & Peter Perry

Carew Seconds restricted Pembroke to 141 all out and followed up to comfortably pick up a six-wicket success over their bottom of the table opponents.

Huw Davies top scored for the visitors on 30 not out, whilst Paul White (19), Luke Butler (17) and Nigel Phillips (16) all made useful contributions with the bat. Kerry Waters took 3-11, Dominic Hicks (2-37) and James Hinchcliffe (2-39) took the bulk of the wickets, also Martin Scourfield (1-49) and Christian Phillips (1-3) got amongst the wickets

om Richards (67 not out) was in supreme form with the bat in Carew’s reply, the young  batsman cracking eight boundaries in his classy innings and was supported by Robbie Hicks (40) and Ben Evans (18 not out). Vastly experienced Kevin Jenkins (2-32) and Sean Powell (2-32) took two wickets apiece in vain for the struggling visitors.

 

Tom Richards - 67 not out for Carew 2nds.

 

 

Cresselly 2nds maintain push for title

Cresselly 2nds (144-3)

beat Burton (141 all out)

Umpires: Hilliard Davies & Don Twigg
Scorers: Des Brace & Mark Venables

Cresselly Seconds maintained their push for the title after a comfortable seven-wicket home victory over Burton.

The visitors got off to a solid start where teenager Richard Jones scored 40, cracking nine fours before being bowled by Sam Harts. Richard’s father Stephen Jones (18) reached double figures alongside David Lewis (18), as the innings closed on a disappointing 141 all out.

Scott Arthur (63, a knock that included 13 fours) and Rhydian Rees (50 not out – striking ten boundaries) both crafted half centuries and Neale Williams (18), also chipped in to see the home side easily chase down the visitors modest total and take them to their fifth win of the campaign. Burton’s only success with ball came in the form of Steve Jones (2-11) and Jamie Ashman (1-36), who shared the wickets. 

 

Scott Arthur - top scorer for Cresselly 2nds.

 

 

 

 

All-rounder Blaxland stars for Hook

Whitland 2nds (182 for 9)

lost to Hook (183 for 5)

Umpires: John Austin & Phil Marsden
Scorers: Ann-Marie Jenkins & Joy James

A splendid all-round performance from Tom Blaxland helped earn Hook an excellent five-wicket win at Whitland Seconds.

Blaxland, a talented teenager, took five wickets to help restrict the hosts to 182-9 after their allotted overs. And after tea he stroked 14 fours to reach 70 not out, but more importantly he kept up his side’s promotion push as they currently lie in second spot.

Owain Evans scored an excellent 76 for the home side, cracking 12 boundaries before he was shifted by the in-form Blaxland. Shane Morgan (17) and Carl Smith (25 not out) were the only other batsmen to reach double figures for the Borderers. Matthew Holder (3-46), Jamie Phelps (1-45) took wickets alongside Blaxland’s brilliant 5-44 haul.

Blaxland led Hook’s successful chase with a superb innings alongside decent knocks from Matthew Reynolds (33), Brennan Lay (23) Brennan Martin (13 not out) and Keith James (12). Steve Vale was Whitland’s chief wicket taker, finishing with impressive figures of 4 for 42, and Dan Newton (1-26) took the only other wicket.

 

Tom Blaxland - in superb form for Hook.

 

 

Match reports for 19th June 2010

 

Hook wins to maintain promotion push

 

Johnston (188 all out)

lost to Hook (192 for 6)

 

Umpire: Arthur Chapman & Steve Blowes

Scorers: Delyth Summons & Stuart Blaxland

Hook maintained their push for promotion with an important four-wicket win over Johnston at Glebelands.

The visitors’ excellent away win sees them close the gap to 13 points in second spot in the table behind current leaders Llangwm. Johnston opened the batting and were dismissed for 188 run as the hosts’ leading runs gatherer was Ross Dewstowe, top scoring with a swash-buckling 76 not out, a tremendous innings that consisted of 11 boundaries and two sixes. He found support from Chris Fitzpatrick (40, five fours and two sixes) and John Summons (21), who was the only other batsman to reach double figures.

Man of the match was Hook’s Jamie Phelps (3-38) who took wickets alongside Sion Jenkins (2-17), Matthew Holder (2-62), Jack Britton (1-26) and Brennan Martin (1-28).

Phelps led Hooks’ reply with a superb top-scoring display of 76 (11 fours and a six) and was well supported by some excellent batting displays from Brennan Lay (30), Tom Blaxland (29) and Keith James (27). Johnston had to settle for second best at the end of the day, despite impressive bowling displays from Steve Mills (2-38), Lee Summons (2-47) and Chris Fitzpatrick (2-43).

 

Fourth win of season for Town

 

Whitland 2nds (127 all out) lost to Haverfordwest 2nds (128 for 1)

 

Umpire: Denis Chiffi

Scorers: Ann-Marie Jenkins & Ros Phillips

Haverfordwest Seconds gained an impressive nine-wicket victory at Whitland Seconds to pick up their fourth win of the campaign.

Aled Davies (28) and Sebastian Fraser (26) shared a stand of 46 runs for the home outfit but Whitland found runs hard to come by, with only one other batsman, Wayne Jones (16) reaching double figures.

The visitors’ bowling attack was led by Josh Wilment (4-37) and James Morris (3-36) who took seven wickets between them. Stephen Phillips (2-30) and Chris Phillips (1-23) were the Town’s other wicket takers.

In reply, Stephen Phillips contributed with a well-constructed 44 runs that included nine boundaries before Nico Setaro caught the opener off the bowling of Steffan James. However, Mark Cross hit 53 not out (six fours and a six) and Adam Raymond chipped in with 18 not out (four fours) to see the Town comfortably home for victory.

 

 

Sublime James century digs Burton out of hole

 

Burton (276 for 6)

drew with Pembroke (167 for 7)

 

Umpires: Trefor Evans & Phil Marsden

Scorer: Mark Venables

Burton gained the lion’s share of the points in a drawn clash with bottom of the table Pembroke at Oatfield Park.

The home side were struggling at 13 for 3, but they made a terrific recovery to finish on 276 for 6 after their allotted 45 overs. The star of the game was Martin James, making his first start to season for Burton, and scoring a sublime 165 not out, which included 22 fours and three sixes to inspire and dig his side out of trouble. Richard Hayman (56) also compiled an excellent half-century before he was caught by Sean Powell off Dan Williams. Vastly experienced Gwyn Griffiths (2-46), Rob Weston (2-58), Dan Williams (1-28) and Andrew Price (1-45) took wickets for Pembroke.

The home side bowled well after tea to restrict Pembroke to 167 for 7 as they finished well behind the required run-rate and leave them still awaiting their first win of the season. Rob Weston (36), Sean Powell (30 not out) and Paul White (29) all reached double figures in the visitors’ second draw of the campaign as Tom Baker (2 for 27), Morgan Scale (2 for 38) and Luke Hayman (2 for 47) took the wickets for Burton.

 

 

 

Maiden ton by Rhydian blows title race wide open

 

Cresselly 2nds (217 for 3)

beat Llangwm (216 all out)

 

Umpires: Richard Merriman & John Williams

Scorers: Des Brace & Janice Brick

A brilliant undefeated century from Rhydian Rees helped Cresselly Seconds to an excellent seven-wicket victory over Llangwm.

This was top of the table Llangwm’s first defeat of the season at the halfway stage of the season. The home side bowled the visitors all out in the 41st over for 216 runs, and it proved significant because Cresselly Seconds won the match in the 46th over, using one of the extra overs.

Luke Brock (five fours and two sixes in his 59) and Andrew Harries (ten fours and a six in 50) both crafted impressive half centuries in vain for the visitors, and the only other batsman to reach double figures was Chris Thomas (34). Some excellent bowling from Richard Arthur (3-64), Sion Jenkins (3-29) and Tom Arthur (2-29) saw them take the wickets and crucially give them overs in hand.

In reply, ace batsman Rhydian Rees compiled an unbeaten maiden century, hammering 17 fours and a six, and Rees struck up superb stands of 92 runs with Neale Williams (37) and 71 runs with Ewan Izzard (29), to lead his team to victory and this result has blown the race for the title wide open.

 

 

 

 

Poor old Hicks left stumped as Carew win

 

Carew 2nds (244 for 5)

drew with Llanrhian (142 for 8)

 

Umpires: Peter Perry & Don Twigg

Carew Seconds gained the better of the draw in a mid-table clash with Llanrhian at home, scoring 244 for 5 and restricting the visitors to 142 for 8.

The home side still remain unbeaten this season with four wins and five draws but spare a thought for poor old Carew’s star batsman Robbie Hicks who was stumped by Ben Jones off the canny bowling of veteran Tony Kitchell on 99 runs, just one run short of a classy ton.

Unfortunate Hicks was well supported with the bat by Gareth Lewis (41) and Tom Richards (49) as the innings closed on 244 for 5 at tea. Tony Kitchell (2-55) and Andrew John (2-38) took the visitors’ wickets.

Geraint Morris (32) top scored with the bat for Llanrhian and the home side were left frustrated as Ben Jones (28) and Jack Jones (25) reached double figures as they finished on 142 for 8. The home side’s wicket takers were Christian Phillips (3-14), James Hinchcliffe (2-26) and Martin Scourfield (2-36).