Devon Dumplings v Wye Rustics

Monday 08 July 2013 at Exeter County

DD 256-8 dec Wye 260-4

 A scorching day at the County Ground produced a good day of cricket and a competitive match against the Wye Rustics. Skipper Richard Pyle won the toss for the Dumplings and elected to bat. Some loose seam bowling and an exceptionally quick outfield saw the Dumplings off to a flier, with Marcus Hoddinott (59) and Cameron Grainger-Evans (30) putting on 74 for the first wicket in 12 overs. The Rustics turned to their spinners with offspinner Turner and leg-spinner Craze (4 for 55) bowling very tidily and effectively on the dry pitch. The innings ebbed and flowed with good middle order runs from Luke Boyadjian (77) and Richard Pyle (26) until the skipper declared at 256 for 9 - arguably a generous declaration in the conditions

 The Rustics set off well in their chase reaching 63 without loss at tea. The opening partnership eventually realised 119 in 30 overs and was ended by a leaping one handed catch by Graham White at square leg to dismiss Richardson for 35. A Craze upped the run rate with a handy 38 but Craze Jnr batted faultlessly and, despite a great effort in the heat from Jake Choules, who bowled 19 overs of off-spin, Craze carried his bat for a faultless 127 not out to win the match. 

Scores Devon Dumplings 256 for 8 dec (Boyadjian 77, Hoddinott 59, R Craze 4 for 55, Snape 2 for 29, Turner 2 for 73). 

Wye Rustics 260 for 4 (R Craze 127 not out, A Craze 38 not out, Boyadjian 2 for 40). 

Wye Rustics won by 6 wickets.