Devon seconds E West
Plymstock thirds v Whitchurch seconds
WHITCHURCH seconds secured the seven points required in double quick time away at Plymstock thirds. Skipper Tamblin broke a barren 11 match streak by winning the toss and inserting the hosts.
This decision was backed up by Josh Vernon removing both openers in the first over. From there on, it was really a question of when, not if, as Plymstock were outclassed by Vernons senior and junior and expert keeping from Smerdon. Josh took 6-17 and Doug 3-12, with Smerdon take three catches. Tamblin effecting a run out with a good throw from the deep. Plymstock all out for 32 in a little more than 13 overs, with wides the top scorer with nine.
Whitchurch reached their target in 8.1 overs. While the result was never in doubt, Whitchurch did lose four wickets, two to Gibson. Restall recorded the first boundary of the game with a six that bounced back of the sports hall on his way to a personal match top score of 11 not out.
Fittingly, the game was won with a wide. Whitchurch securing 18 points and promotion in to D West, from where the side were relegated last term.