Devon E

Whitchurch firsts v Bridestowe

WHITCHURCH lacked discipline as they slipped to their second defeat of the season at home to Bridestowe.

Having won the toss Whitchurch invited Bridestowe to bat first and made the ideal start with Webb bowling Woods. However, things quickly went down hill as some wayward bowling allowed Bridestowe to pass the 50 mark after just six overs. Jack and Phil Hatton capitalised on the home side's generosity on their way to 38 and 39 respectively.

As the runs piled on Tamblin (2-36) made the breakthrough with Jack Hatton well caught behind the stumps by Powell. Sam Ewen continued from where the Hattons had left off, but at the other end Whitchurch fought back. Barriball (2-46), Webb (3-63) and Vernon (3-61) took the wickets at Bridestowe went from 116-3 at drinks to 208 all out. Ewen marshalling the tail well made a composed 63, before being the last man out.

A target of 209 was achievable on a quick outfield. Whitchurch made a solid start with Barriball and Credicott adding 29 for the first wicket. However, when one went the rest followed. Four in six balls, with two each to Jutson (3-35) and Tom Fogerty (2-10).

George Webb (33) and Ewen Smith (40) mounted a fightback of sorts, but the writing was on the wall. Dan Fogerty took 3-25 as Whitchurch used their pad more than the bat.

Smith hit out to get a batting point, but he was the last man out, as Bridestowe bowled Whitchurch out inside of 23 overs for 120.

Seconds E West

Whitchurch seconds v Plymstock thirds

WHITCHURCH seconds travelled to Roborough to play Plymstock thirds and were back home in time for tea. Plymstock, batting first made a solid start, adding 24 for the first wicket through Steward and Moffatt. However, after that the wheels come off. Towl with 3-6 off six over and Elliott 3-17, were backed up by Barriball with 4-7, at Plymstock crumpled to 43 all out off 19 overs.

Whitchurch made light work of the reply. Powell (22) and Bone (22) were untroubled, until Bone was unfortunately run out by a deflection off the bowler while backing up.

Nevertheless, the winning runs were scored off the next ball. Whitchurch romped home to a nine wicket win and 20 points in less than 11 overs.