Devon Cricket Board - B Division - Munday top scores for Sidmouth

B Division - Munday top scores for Sidmouth

B DIVISION

BRIXHAM took a losing draw off Sidmouth 3rd XI in the only B Division 2nd XI game played to a finish.

Graham Munday (75no) and Dick Powell (56) helped Sidmouth reach 204 for five.

Mike Barron (3-43) was Brixham’s main wicket-taker and also their leading run-gett er with 46 in a reply of 147 for eight. Jamie Briggs took four for 14 for the Sids.

South Devon were on the verge of defeat at Alphington, who were 155 for six chasing 176 to win. Andy Hawkey (39) and Alan Davey (37) the prime run scorers. Earlier, Ian Shepherd (65) and Neil Matthews (41) led the way for South Devon.

Abbotskerswell were on top in the derby clash with Ipplepen, who were clinging on at 97 for eight after a going over from Toby Codd (3-350 and Marcus Green (3-22).

Earlier, Paul Acton (67) and Hayden Crocker (33) rescued Abbots, who reached 158 all out.

Abbots had been six for two before Acton and Crocker embarked on a stand of 90.

Crocker fell to S Barratt (2-37), but Green (21) kept Acton company up to 138 for five.

Then Graham Peach (4-33) got involved as Abbots lost their last six wickets for 20 runs.

“It was another frustrating day for Abbots after being rained off last week against bottom of the table Alphington - and for the second time this season when in a good position for a win,” said disappointed skipper Guy Harrison-Roberts.

Bideford had been bowled out for 143 by Kingsbridge when rain stopped play, shaun Taylor taking three for 24 . Dan Barrett made 37.

Ottery St Mary were saved by the weather against Plymstock. Steve Coomer (53) top scored for Plymstock in a total of 179 for seven.

Ottery were 49 for five when the match was abandoned – Mike Cherry (5-21) taking all the wickets to fall.

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