Wellington Midweek XI 274-7 – Holmbush Park 81
Wellington Midweek XI romped to a 193 run win over Sussex tourists Holmbush Park on Friday afternoon when they posted the highest total recorded by the club so far this season.
David Derrick opted to bat first and although he was out to the second ball of the innings this did not deter Julian Smit and Alex Sparks from adding a cool 147 for the second Wellington wicket.
Smit played some powerful shots on his way to 89 as he picked the gaps well and played to these strengths.
He was bearing down on a first ton for Wellington when he was caught at cover.
Sparks again showed that he has all the time in the world to play his shots as he made a fine 60 using his feet well to the spinners.
He was caught square leg in the end.
Paul Short ensured that Wellington would make a good total with a top knock of 57no as he worked well with the lower order to get Wellington to 274-7 at tea.
Kevin Symons with 19 aided him well.
It was hard going for Holmbush Park, but they stuck to their task well and Marney with 3-71 in 10 overs was their best bowler.
Holmbush Park were in trouble early on a George Coate and Kevin Symons removed their openers with the score on just 5 and at 38-5 they were sinking fast.
Grant Davey with 3-15 was wrecker-in-chief as he bowled a great five over burst with the best ball been the classic yorker that removed Oake for nine.
Guy Murray bowled a pleasing spell – his best of the season so far – as he took 2-14 in 7.3 overs. His line was good and tight and he did not overstep and he needs to go on from this.
David Derrick got a wicket too and Simon Rudd joined the attack at the end and saw that Holmbush Park would be all out for 81 in 27.3 overs.
A good win for Wellington Midweek XI and they now go back to 20/20 action with a game against Mallards at Taunton Civil Service ground on Thursday 6th July starting at 6.15pm.
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