Whitchurch Seconds v Bovey Tracey Thirds
WHITCHURCH Seconds fell well short in all areas of the game away at Bovey Tracey Thirds' plastic pitch.
Losing the toss had little effect as Whitchuch were invited to bat. A decision that they would have taken themselves.
Elliott and Vernon got off to a rapid start before Elliott was bowled for 17. 32 for one after four overs. Vernon followed soon after for 15 and with Monger out first ball, Whitchurch were in trouble at 48 for three.
Ben Powell dug in and prepared himself for a long innings.
Further wickets went to Squire (two for 50) and Roberts, who would finish with five for 32.
Powell eventually finding in batting ally in Tamblin.
They added 79 for the sixth wicket through 17 overs, with Powell the major contributor, passing 50 for the third time this season.
Tamblin was finally bowled by Squire for 29, leaving Powell to bat with the tail.
Another 30 runs were added before Powell eventually succumbed to Roberts for 72. Whitchurch's ten men all out for 193.
A good score, but 70 or 80 short of a challenging total on the fake pitch.
In reply, Whitchurch's bowling and fielding was found wanting, as Bovey attacked from the off.
Squire threw the bat at almost anything and his luck held. Bovey were rattling along at nine an over, passing 100 within 12 overs.
Powell and Tamblin briefly restored some order.
Powell having Squire well caught by Dom Monger for 59 and then cleaning up Packman the very next delivery.
That was as good as it got though, as Bovey's stalwarts Shephard (69 no) and Preston (35 no) guided their side home with 22 overs to spare — 27 wides not helping the Whitchurch cause.