Timberscombe v Teston 9 May 2010
Timberscombe emerged victorious against touring side Teston on Sunday by a
margin of 94 runs after a game played in excellent spirit throughout in
spite of the bitter conditions.
The home side batted first and despite a few scares Nick Hill and Steve
Archer got off to a solid start. Once Archer found his timing he began
lashing the ball to the boundary, with one memorable six carrying well
into the field across the road at long-on, before offering a return
catch to the visiting skipper Warren. This brought the prolific Paul
Sparks to the wicket, and he quickly set about the bowling in
partnership with Hill. Having gone to 70 Hill was bowled by Wilson, and
after some flashing shots by the middle order the innings closed on an
excellent 254-5, Sparks finishing with a superb 78 not out.
In reply Dan Bowditch bowled well with no luck, as Teston got off to a
decent start before Russ Summersgill trapped Snaith in front of middle.
Summersgill quickly picked up another wicket well caught at mid on by
Alistair Lang, before Lang himself showed his golden arm with a wicket
first ball as a leg-side long hop was helped gently into the hands of
Jason Abbott at short fine leg. Late arrival Tom Sparks then ran out
Wilson with a superb throw from deep cover, before picking up the wicket
of Bentwood thanks to a Phil Milton stumping. The innings petered out at 160-8 after what was a fine performance in the field with everyone
playing their part.
TCC: 254-5 (P. Sparks 78*, N. Hill 70, S. Archer 39)
Teston CC:Â 160-8 (S. Warren 35, C. Bentwood 29)