A depleted Wellington 2nd XI put up a gritty and hard-nosed performance at Watchet in Division Two of the Somerset League’s Reserves Competition and came away with twenty points – the maximum tally that can be gained without actually winning a game – but the match will, sadly, be remembered more for the rancorous way that the home side conducted themselves whilst in the field than for the actual cricket played after tea.
The 1st XI’s twenty run Somerset League Division One win over Minehead was all the more remarkable when you consider the selectorial backdrop to the game as there was some unavailability compared to those who had played the week before against Evercreech.
The Sunday XI’s friendly fixture with Somerset League Division Three side Langport was washed out by the morning rain that swept through and left puddles on both the wicket and the outfield.
Wellington 1st XI secured their first league win of the season when they won their basement battle with Evercreech last Saturday, but the 2nd XI lost for the second successive week, losing another local derby this time against Taunton Deane 3rd XI.
Sunday’s match with Langport was washed out without a ball being bowled due to the poor weather on the morning of the match.
Next Week’s Fixtures
Wellington were asked to bat first in this Somerset League Division One basement battle and were soon on the back foot with Paul Short – having just rejoined Wellington from Taunton St Andrews – finding the short fine leg fielder in the second over.
The real winner in this low scoring Somerset League Reserves Competition Division Two match was the Castle School pitch as only 163 runs were scored in 79.2 overs for the loss of fourteen wickets.
Please could as many members as possible made a big effort to come down to the ground for 6pm this Friday to help do some work round the nets.
Could all people wishing to be members (if you are a player, you must become a member) please note that membership fee’s are due.