Churchinford v Timberscombe 19 June 2010
An impressive first wicket stand of 181 set up Timberscombe for a
comfortable win at Churchinford.
Winning the toss on a wicket that had taken overnight rain the
visitor’s batsmen made a cautious start. Their early patience was
rewarded, as once in, openers Nick Hill and Ben Bowman took control.
Hill was first to his half century, but once Bowman had caught him he
then accelerated rapidly. Moving smoothly from 50 to 70 in five balls.
The Churchinford bowlers battled manfully to stem the flow of runs with
successful Gabriel the most successful with 3 wickets. Hill was out
for 77 in the 33rd over and Bowman in the resistance for an impressive
95. The innings finally closed on 240 for 4.
Wickets proved hard to come by for the Timberscombe bowlers as the
home side kept up with the required rate early on. Opening bowler Rob
Golding made the break through and then picked up a further two wickets
in his 12 over spell.
The hosts were struggling to keep in touch and the loss of key wickets
at key stages of the game proved costly. G Divers with 40 proved the
most stubborn in resistance. Once he fell the tail was exposed and upon
his return Gary Archer took full advantage. Archer ended up with 5 for
44 as Churchinford fell 89 runs short on 151 all out.
Timberscombe 240 for 4
B Bowman 95
N Hill 77
S Archer 24 no
M Gabriel 3 for 66
Churchinford 151 all out
G Divers 40
G Archer 5 for 44
R Golding 3 for 36
Timberscombe 26 Points beat Churchinford 7 Points by 89 Runs