Devon Dumplings v O Plymouthians

Thursday 02 August 2018 at Plymouth College

DD 207 O Plymouthian 160-5 (40 overs)

 This was a unique occasion in that, for the first time, the Dumplings had two fixtures on the same day. The Dumplings batted first and reached 116 for 2 in the 23rd over before a mini collapse set in, the fifth wicket falling at 125, Opener Marnus Labuschagne was the dominant scorer before being sixth out in the 28th over for a well made 95.Another collapse then took place, but the innings was partly rescued by a last wicket stand of 27 in four overs, the final total being 207.

 The OPs reply began rapidly with 69 runs on the board in the first 10 overs. Marnus Labuschagre slowed down the rate with a spell of 3 for 17 off 8 overs and opener Will Chapman fell for 44 with the score on 79. The OP innings was then dominated by Rob Bennett’s 76 not out with wickets falling regularly at the other end. Rain, lightning and bad light caused the abandonment of the match with the OPs still requiring 48 from 11 overs with 5 wickets in hand - it was a game that could have gone either way.

 Scores (40 overs match) Devon Dumplings 207 (Labuschagne 95). Old Plymouthians 160 for 5 (Bennett 76 not out, Chapman 44, Labuschagne 3 for 17). 

Match abandoned