Devon seconds E West Dartington and Totnes thirds v Whitchurch seconds WAYFARERS' skipper Wallace lost the toss but was pleased to hear the home side offering to bat on a green pitch. However, the pitch played better than it looked. Andy Hall bowled a great spell conceding just 11 from nine overs and would have been rewarded with a wicket if the Whitchurch catching had been sharper. The only early breakthrough came from a run out, as Dartmouth brought up the 100 for that solitary loss. Cliff Lowe retired hurt for 31, while youngster Ollie Payne accumulated steadily. It was a large ground and boundaries were hard to come by. The introduction of spin twins Tamblin and Hodge brought the change that Whitchurch needed. Payne proved immovable but his team mates failed to deal with the turning ball. Hodge used flight and turn to deceive four batsmen all bowled, while Tamblin had one caught and a stumping from Powell.  Hodge closed with superb figures of 4-25. Dartmouth and Totnes finished on 157-5 — Payne closing unbeaten on 73. The Whitchurch reply stuttered. After an early loss Tamblin and Megicks added 33 for the second wicket. Tamblin then found an ally in Luffman (18) as Whitchurch reached drinks right up with the run rate but four wickets down. Tamblin went for 21 soon after the interval, so it was left to the last recognised batsman Bob Powell to command the innings. Powell and Webber built a partnership to keep up the run rate. Powell scored the majority of the runs, but Webber made a pair of sublime cover drives. With seven overs to go the run rate was five runs per over. Powell completed his half century and four were required from the last over. Wides were crucial – Dartington bowling 30 in all, but Powell hit the winning runs with four balls to spare. Powell closed on 53 while Webber made 18 not out in a match winning partnership of 82. Whitchurch took a well deserved 18 points.