Devon Dumplings v Free Foresters

Tuesday 10 July 2012 at Seaton

DD 247-7 FF 152

 The Dumplings proved too strong for the Free Foresters at Seaton in this annual fixture of the visitors’ Western Tour. A fine effort by the host club allowed the game to start very nearly on time at 12.35 and the Dumplings batted first on a damp, but by no means bad pitch. They recorded a very useful 237 for 7 with Exeter’s Callum Still leading the way with 93. Still’s club mate Cameron Grainger contributed a useful 20 opening up and Henry Bennett set up the declaration with 47 not out off 38 balls. 

The Foresters were quickly in trouble at 14 for 2 and then the Dumplings spinners went to work with Bradninch left armer Will Squire (5 for 44) and Still (2 for 39) sending them reeling to 152 all out and a defeat by 85 runs. Only opener Jamie Baldwin (32) played an innings of substance for the Foresters. Still also took two excellent catches at slip to cap off a fine all round performance. 

 D.D. 247/7 (C. Still 93, C. Kelmere 56, H. Bennett 47*) BEAT

 Free Foresters 152 (W. Squire 5-44) by 95 runs