Saturday cup

Yelverton Bohemians v Buckland Monachorum

Yelverton won the toss and although it started to rain Buckland's Gary Elkington batted aggressively making use of the bowlers struggling to handle the wet ball.

Wickets fell at regular intervals with Alan Munton bowling well for his 2-48 runs. Emily Adams also bowled well and claimed 2-33 runs. However Gary Elkington batted exceptionally well and scored his maiden hundred, finishing on 100 not out.

Pete Barrett also batted well for 50. Sam Betts, Ben Spear, James Watt and Brian Spear made excellent catches but Buckland finished on an imposing total of 217-6 wickets.

The rain stopped for Yelverton's innings and Brian Spear made a quick 19 before being caught superbly in the deep.

Wickets fell quickly as Steve Mannell tore through the top order taking 5-23. Ben Spear and Emily Adams batted well as Ben made 26 and Emily a watchful 6 until Ben was caught trying to take the strike.

Nigel Blair batted superbly to make 30 not out in quick time as Yelverton finished on 139-9. denying Buckland the last wicket.

Buckland won by 78 runs making 19 points and Yelverton 6 points.