Dock beat Town 2nds string in double quick time
Haverfordwest 2nds 50 all out lost to Pembroke Dock 51 for 1 by 9 wkts
Scorers: Natalie Thomas & Nicola Murray
Pembroke Dock wasted no time at all as they were thrilled to win by nine-wickets against disjointed bottom of the table Haverfordwest Seconds at The Racecourse.
The Town batted first, but it was bowler Rob Hearne who caused mayhem as he took an impressive five-wicket haul assisted by Billy Wood (2 for 8), Euan McDonald (1 for 4) and George Smith (1 for 17) as they destroyed the Town’s batting order, which limped to 50 all out.
Matthew Vaughan (13) and Nigel Morgan (12) were the only players to show any resistance with the bat for the hosts, the latter staying for 82 deliveries as he tried to stiffen his side’s resistance.
In reply the promotion-seeking Dock comfortably hit the required runs off in double quick time thanks to Jake Davies (22no) and Jake Griffiths (25).
James’ sparkling century earns Hook precious win
Hook 208 for 9 beat Herbrandston 162 all out by 46 runs
Umpires: Rob Bellerby & Chris Stapleton
Scorers: Joy James and Gary Davies
A sparkling undefeated century by George James helped Hook secure a 46-run victory against battling Herbrandston.
The home outfit batted first with James in fine fettle as he stroked 13 fours and three sixes, and there were also decent cameos by Aled Phelps (37), and Brennan Martin 15 alongside 24 from ‘Mr Extras’.
Kristan Bennett took four wickets with Dean John (2 for 43), Charlie Malloy (1 for 38) and Paul Nicholas (1 for 28) chipping in.
Herbie got off to decent start with Jack Nicholas (58, including a six and four fours), Jonty Bennett (35), Harry Nicholas (27) and Charlie Malloy (13) all reaching double figures.
However, an impressive bowling spell by Hook’s pace man Matthew Holder (5 for 30), plus two wickets apiece for Aled Phelps (2 for 25), Brennan Martin (2 for 24) and one for Bradley Flood (1 for 23) earned the home side their fourth win of the campaign with three games of the season left to play.
Impressive Hayman brothers put The Stags to the sword
Lamphey 169 all out lost to Burton 170 for 2 by 8 wickets
Scorers: Helen Hodges and Janice Webb
The Hayman brothers produced an impressive unbroken partnership to lead Burton to a terrific eight wicket victory at Lamphey.The Stags batted first with David Dredge (96) leading the way with nine fours and six sixes, and a little unlucky he didn’t reach a century before he was bowled by Luke Hayman after blitzing 23 runs in one over.
There were also useful knocks by Nick Shelmerdine (16), and Sam Burrows (15) as the innings closed on 169 all out.
The wickets for Burton were shared by Matthew Webb (2 for 13), Jack Davies (2-40), Morgan Scale (2 for 31), Johnny Scale (1 for 24), Luke Hayman (1 for 39) and James Davies (1 for 18).
However, the visitors were in trouble early doors when they lost brothers Jack and James Davies in the very first over to the accurate bowling of The Stags’ David Blackwell (2-24).
Burton skipper Luke (64no) then joined his brother Toby (95no) at the crease, and the talented pair kept their nerve to duly knock off the required runs with consummate ease, this excellent victory keeping their side in the hunt for promotion.
League leaders Llangwm earn hard fought victory
Llangwm 164 all out beat Carew 2nds 139 all out by 25 runs
Scorer: Janice BrickTop of the table Llangwm claimed a hard-fought victory at Carew 2nds as they push for the title and promotion at the business end of the season.
Llangwm batted first and found the going tough with Barry Evans’ slow stuff causing bother, earning him brilliant figures of 5 for 31.
Phil Llewelyn (37), Matthew Kiff (26) and Steve Mills (22) were joined by Will Beresford (25), making a welcome return from injury as Jacob Knox (2 for 34), Simon Wood (2 for 15) and Max Brindley (1 for 36) restricted the league leaders to 168 all out.
In reply, only Gareth Lewis (57) and Tom Scourfield (41) scored decent runs for The Rooks, the Llangwm bowlers taking regular wickets with Joe Phillips (3 for 10 in nine miserly overs), Matthew Kiff (3 for 23), Steve Mills (2 for 14) and Phil Llewellyn (1 for 20) returning impressive figures as the visitors claimed their twelfth win of the season.
Century maker Toby helps secure excellent victory for Kilgetty
Pembroke 168 all out lost to Kilgetty 286 for 5 by 118 runs
Scorer: Rose Jenkins (Kilgetty)
Kilgetty batted first and leading the way for the visitors was Toby Poole (with an impressive 145, Including 14 fours and seven sixes), and he was joined by Anthony Bevan (68), Richard Cope (29) before Darren Rees (17no) and Andrew Evans (11no) closed the innings on a challenging total of 286 for 5.
Pembroke worked hard in the field but the only successful bowlers were Sam Davies (2 for 50), Jack Harries (1 for 46), Steve Durston (1 for 60) and Paul White (1 for 28).
Kilgetty’s bowlers Anthony Bevan (3 for 19), Matthew Lewis (2 for 27), Levi Hughes (2 for 41), Andrew Evans (1 for 3), Richard Cope (1 for 33) and Ollie Gamble (1 for 23) shared the wickets as Pembroke were all out 118 runs short of the target despite the batting in vain efforts of Jack Harries (39), Paul White (26), Luke Butler (20), Tom Kaijaks (18) and Sam Davies (12).