Devon Dumplings v Warwicks Imps
DD 331-4 dec Imps 217-9
The Devon Dumplings had much the better of their game against Warwickshire Imps at Sidmouth but could not take the final wicket so that the visitors escaped with a draw. Batting first, the Dumplings rattled up 193 for 1 in 33 overs by lunch and went on to a formidable mid-afternoon declaration total of 331 for 4 after just 47 overs. The main contributors were Exeter’s Callum Still with 104 and the Paignton pair Brady Berens (96) and the hard hitting Chris Kelmere (81).
When the Imps replied Chris Williamson ensured a promising start with 45 but wickets fell regularly and only Will Steward (23), guesting for the visitors, and Andy Whitehall (21) notched up more than 20 until a brave and forthright 56 not out from Tom Smith saved the Imps from defeat. Smith batted out the final overs in company with obdurate veteran number 11 Paul Smith (2 not out) as the Dumplings cricket lost intensity and the game drifted to a draw with the Imps on 217 for 9 after 49 overs.
For the Dumplings Phil Allen with 3 for 54 and Matt Kidd with 2 for 39 were the chief wicket takers.
Devon Dumplings 331 for 4 declared (Still 104, Berens 96, Kelmere 81). Warwickshire Imps 217 for 9 (Smith T 56 not out, Williamson 45, Steward 23, Whitehall 21, Allen 3 for 54, Kidd 2 for 39). Match drawn.
When the Imps replied Chris Williamson ensured a promising start with 45 but wickets fell regularly and only Will Steward (23), guesting for the visitors, and Andy Whitehall (21) notched up more than 20 until a brave and forthright 56 not out from Tom Smith saved the Imps from defeat. Smith batted out the final overs in company with obdurate veteran number 11 Paul Smith (2 not out) as the Dumplings cricket lost intensity and the game drifted to a draw with the Imps on 217 for 9 after 49 overs.
For the Dumplings Phil Allen with 3 for 54 and Matt Kidd with 2 for 39 were the chief wicket takers.
Devon Dumplings 331 for 4 declared (Still 104, Berens 96, Kelmere 81). Warwickshire Imps 217 for 9 (Smith T 56 not out, Williamson 45, Steward 23, Whitehall 21, Allen 3 for 54, Kidd 2 for 39). Match drawn.