PHOTO:
Ian Sefton - again top scorer for Carew
Picture by Susan McKehon
Carew clinch last ditch local derby win
Carew (210 for 8) beat Cresselly (207 all out) by 3 runs
Umpires: Steve Blowes & Les Hastings
Scorer: Julie Davies
There was a nerve-jangling conclusion to this local derby as Carew showed their true grit by snatching victory from the very last ball of the final over and left neighbours Cresselly reflecting on the fact that they had somehow conspired to snatch defeat from the very jaws of victory.
But this clash of fierce rivals was about much more than just the game itself because both teams came together prior to the start to commemorate the sad death of Cresselly stalwart Dorothy Richards, with the Carew pennant lowered to half-mast during a minute’s silence before Carew skipper Rhys Davies handed over a bouquet of flowers to his opposite number Neilson Cole for the Richards’ family which is so synonymous with cricket in the village ‘up the hill’.
It was a special sporting moment so typical of their rivalry, which was soon under way as Carew batted first and scored a healthy 210 for 8 thanks to Ian Sefton (57), Brian Hall (28), Tom Davies (24), Rhys Davies (25), Nick Scourfield (13) and Shaun Whitfield (27 not out).
For Cresselly, the wicket-takers were Tom Murphy (1 for 41), Harry Thomas (2 for 36), Mike Shaw (3 for 39) and Ryan Lewis (2 for 70)
After tea, Cresselly reached 111 for 5 in 32 overs thanks in the main to Adam Chandler (33) and Simon Cole (19) before a stand of 92 by Brad McDermott-Jenkins (61) and Shaw (42) took their side within easy reach of victory as they needed ten runs off the last two overs with five wickets in hand.
But Tom Davies (4 for 33) and James Hinchliffe (4 for 24) kept plugging away and wickets began to fall as the tension rose, leaving Neilson Cole with the task of needing four runs off the last ball.
It was typical of the spirit of the day that he went for victory but he was caught by opposing captain Rhys Davies – and Carew were winners of a game that will be remembered in both villages for many years to come!
Lawrenny win with ease
Lawrenny (87 for 4) beat St Ishmaels (83 all out) by 6 wickets
Umpires: Tony Scourfield & Dai Morris
Scorers: Malcolm Thomas & Wendy Bradshaw
Lawrenny maintained their run of good form as they easily accounted for a St Ishmaels’ side which never really got out of first gear and paid the inevitable price.
Put in to bat, Tish made heavy going of facing Rob Williams (3 for 24) and Alistair Edwards (4 for 10), the latter claiming a hat-trick as he had Tish run-getters Andrew Williams (24) and Andrew Pawlett both caught and then bowled teenager Jordan Milich.
Apart from Williams and Pawlett, only Brennan Devonald (12) managed double figures in a disappointing display from what is usually a strong batting line-up as Jamie Lewis also picked up a wicket for Lawrenny.
Andrew Cole (28) and Hugh Griffiths (22) gave Lawrenny a solid start and there was also 17 from Steve Lewis against the bowling of Pawlett (3 for 14) and Jordan Milich (1 for 23) as Lawrenny reached their lowly target in only 17.1 overs.
Andrew Cole batting for lawrenny in win over Tish
Picture by Susan McKehon
Davies steers Whitland to good away win
Llanrhian (125 all out) lost to Whitland (202 for 7 (Declared) by 77 runs
Umpires: Allan Hansen & Rob Bellerby
Scorers: Ieuan Jenkins & Janice Webb
Left hander Davies had five fours and two sixes in his innings alongside Kevin Pearce (30), Greg Sleep (15) and Geraint Jones (40) as Dominic Wright (3 for 22) was the pick of the home bowlers, assisted by Matthew Bennett (1 for 38), Luke Jones (2 for 61) and Richard Reed (1 for 8) – and Whitland declared on 202 for 7, giving Llanrhian 47 overs to reach their target.
Wright showed his all-round ability with ten fours and a six in his top score of 64 but only Bennett (26) ever looked comfortable of the other home batters against Dan James (3 for 29), Wayne Howells (4 for 7), Matthew Davies (2 for 17) and Connor Bowen (1 for 28) as Whitland were worthy winners.
Paul Davies - excellent 71 not out for classy Whitland left hander
Miller Men climb back into second spot
Llangwm (165 for 5) lost to Neyland (166 for 5) by 5 wickets
Umpires: Denis Chiffi & Rob Cousins
Scorers: Janice Brick & John Laugharne
Will Beresford (40) was again the top early batsman for Llangwm after they had been invited to bat by Neyland skipper Gregg Miller, with Sean Waller (22), Matthew Kiff (12) and Luke Brock (11) giving mini-cameos before Chris Thomas gave the innings a little urgency with a battling 53 not out at the finish against Gary Lloyd (2 for 37), Henry Durrant (2 for 45) and Nick Koomen (1 for 10).
Then skipper Miller (44), Koomen (15) and Patrick Bellerby (19) ensured Neyland were in control as Nathan Banner enhanced his claims as top all-rounder in the county with another boundary-laden 61 not out in a five-wicket success.
Will Beresford - Llangwm opener scored 40
Town thrash Glebelands’ Boys on The Racecourse
Haverfordwest (87 for 2) beat Johnston (84 all out) by 8 wickets
Umpires: Huw Davies & Richard Merriman
Scorers: Jayne Cole & Delyth Summons
League Leaders Haverfordwest made sure that they beat the impending rain by bowling out Johnston for only 84 runs and then taking only 13 overs to reach their target for the loss of just two wickets.
Town skipper Danny Potter won the vital toss and asked Johnston to bat and the visitors were soon in trouble as fast bowler Adam James charged down the slope to claim 5 for 16. He had excellent support from ‘spin twins’ AJ Revu (2 for 18) and Clive Tucker (3 for 18) so that only Lee Summons (35) and Mikey Jones (12) managed double figures for Johnston.
Haverfordwest opened with Adam Raymond and Simon Holliday, who sped to 24 before he was caught looking for another boundary – and as Raymond dropped anchor with 20 not out so The Town’s other doctor, AJ Revu, played an exciting array of strokes which took him to 33 in only 27 deliveries before he also fell.
But it mattered little because Haverfordwest skipper Danny Potter strode to the crease and belted a boundary to finish the match in style and keep his team top of the table, and still unbeaten in the process!