Sam’s century steers Kilmington to second victory

By Philip Evans

23rd May 2023 | Cricket


Weekend cricket reports
Weekend cricket reports

 The visitors won the toss and elected to bat, hitting 204 off the allotted 50 overs. Josh Cann (3 for 49 off nine overs) and Cuconits (3 for 35 off 10 overs) were the pick of the Kilmington bowlers.

 Cuconits' 108, including 14 fours and one six from 122 balls, saw Kilmington reach a winning score of 207 with just three overs left to play with four wickets standing.

 Their second victory of the season sees the East Devon villagers move into third place in the A division table on 46 points behind Plymouth and Thorverton, both on 47 points.

 Seaton 1st X1 made light work of their home match against Ipplepen 1st X1 with an eight-wicket victory which takes them into second place in the table, ten points behind leaders Bridestow 1st X1 on 58 points.

 Seaton won the toss and put the visitors into bat and were left to chase 229, having lost nine wickets. Phil Collins was in fine form with the ball, finishing with figures of 4 for 42 off seven overs.

 Seaton knocked off the required runs for the loss of just two wickets in 41 overs with openers Matthew Hewer (81) and Damian Baxter (51) causing the most damage. Adam Bilston weighed in with a useful 39.

UPLYME and Lyme Regis chalked up their first victory of the new season in the Devon Cricket League with a seven-wicket home victory over Shobrooke Park 1sts.

Uplyme won the toss and put the mid-Devon side into bat, bowling them out for 149 in 41 overs. Star bowler was the in-form Andrew Harrison who took four wickets for the loss of 24 runs in nine overs.

In reply, Uplyme knocked off the required runs in 30 overs with opener Alfie Jacques top scoring on 77. The home team loss three quick wickets but the ship was steadied by skipper Sam Farrow (44), reaching a winning score of 152 for the loss of just three wickets to claim a maximum 20 points.

Uplyme and Lyme Regis 1st X1 20 points; Shobrooke Park 4 points.

 Chardstock  moved into third position in the table with a 21-run victory over Bradninch and Kentisbeare 2nds X1 in a high-scoring closely fought match.

 Chardstock won the toss and elected to bat, setting the visitors a challenging total of 326 to chase. Highlight of their innings was a glorious knock of 118 by skipper Robbie Hutchings which included 18 fours and three sixes. He was well supported by opener Alex Watson who hit 52.

 In reply, Bradninch and Kentisbeare had their own batting heroes in opener Scott Chappell (105) and skipper Harvey Sanders (71) but they fell short by 21 runs with one wicket standing when the overs ran out.

 Nathan Copp claimed the most victims but at an expense, finishing with figures of 3 for 81) in Chardstock's six-man attack.

 F DIVISION EAST

 Kilmington 2nd X1 recorded their first victory of the season with a 32-run win away to Alphington and Countess Weare 2nd X1.

 The home side won the toss and elected to field. Kilmington set a target of 142-7 for the loss of seven wickets with Robert Meakings top scoring on 36 and Ralph Cook contributing 32.

 In reply, Alphington and Countess Weare were all out for 110 for 9. Sam Olive was Kilmington's top bowler with figure of 4 for 21.

 Alphington and Countess Weare 2nds 5 points; Kilmington 2nds X1 17 points.

 G DIVISION EAST

 Seaton 2nd X1 won the toss at Whimple and decided to field, the hone side setting a target of 223-4 off 40 overs.

 Opener Tristan Wakeley (42) and skipper Mike Wheeler (40) gave Seaton a good start but they fell 51 runs short in the end and were bowled out for 173.

 H DIVISION EAST

 Axminster Town 2nd X 1recorded their first victory of the season and shot into third place in the table with a 29-run victory at home to Culmstock 2nd X1.

 The visitors won the toss and put the Carpetmen into bat.  Keiran Downton (35) and Sam Beviss (30) top scored in a total of 195-8 off 40 overs.

 In reply, Culmstock were bowled out for 166 with Catherine Webb finishing with Axminster's best  bowling figures of 3 for 29.

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