Wellington 121 Purnells 125-1
Wellington remain fifth in Division One of the Somerset League, but have seen sides close the gap on them to now be part of a real squeeze in mid table following this disappointing nine wicket defeat on the road at Purnells last weekend.
Choosing to bat first saw Wellington never truly master the Paulton based side’s pitch and they were 40-5 in 17 overs with only Paul Short of the top five getting into double figures.
A gritty and vital sixth wicket stand of 51 between Rob Moysey and James Bath was the highlight of Wellington’s time with the bat as they held up the Purnells attack – Tucker with 4-36 in 12 overs was excellent.
Moysey held firm for 17 and Bath made a great 26 that saw him never be fearful of hitting over the top – the stand occupied some 22 overs, but was over in the space of two overs as Moysey was trapped LBW by Crocker (1-31 in 11 overs) and Bath was run out having hit the ball well, but straight to Tucker who spread himself to stop the ball and by this time Bath had committed himself to the run and he was out of his ground and not able to get back – a sad end to a fine innings from the teenager.
Richard Short hit a pleasant 15no, but Wellington were all out for 121 in 41.4 overs.
Purnells set about the 122 needed and got there in just eighteen overs as Chard with 41 and Crocker with 56no hit the ball long and handsomely and Redwood with 17no completed the job.
Wellington dropped four catches as Paul Short took the only wicket for Wellington who took seven points to Purnells 35.
