Saturday
Western Stars 228-8
Somerset Bridge 104
An outstanding innings of 80 by 16-year-old Brian Hall combined with an equally impressive bowling haul of five wickets by Treadwell Gibbons helped Western Stars to this comprehensive 124-run victory over Somerset Bridge in this First Division clash at White Hill on Saturday.
Opener Hall got things rolling in Stars' favour with his solid knock that included eight fours by the right-hander. Skipper Justin Robinson followed with 34 while Treadwell Gibbons, the other opener, contributed 28. Hall and Gibbons put on 70 for the first wicket.
Kirk Simons was the top bowler for Bridge with three for 28 off 10 overs while Noel Woods claimed three for 37 off seven overs.
With Gibbons leading the way with his slow-medium deliveries, Bridge crumbled to defeat in 27.1 overs. Gibbons' figures of five for 12 off 7.1 overs with four maidens were easily his best of the season. Tre Manders returned two for 16 off five overs.
Leg Trappers 191
St. George's 159-9
In a game which home side St. George's had their target reduced to 157 because of rain interruption, the Duckworth Lewis system enabled the East Enders to slip home by one wicket.
Trappers had early success and reached a surprisingly respectable total against their heavilly favoured opponents, skipper Nick Lucking top scoring on 45 while David Pringle and Jadash Rawson each hit 40.
Jonte Smith was the pick of the home team bowlers with four for 23 off nine overs while Greg Foggo claimed four for 39 off 8.3 overs as the pair helped dismiss Trappers in 39.3 overs.
With their innings reduced to 38 overs and a target reduced, St. George's struggled against a spirited Trappers side for whom Nigel Summerfield was the best bowler with four for 35 off nine overs.Troy Hall was high scorer for St. George's with 29 while Jonte Smith followed close behind on 24 not out.
Warwick 109
Willow Cuts 92-3
In a game at St. John's field also decided by the Duckworth Lewis, Willow Cuts won by seven wickets.
Cuts had their winning target reduced to 92 and Rawn Warner and Damon Thompson wasted little time in steering them to victory. Warner was not out on 35 and Thompson undefeated on 39 when victory was secured.
Sixteen-year-old Benjamin James was the pick of the Warwick bowlers with two for 38 off six overs.
Earlier Warwick struggled to their meagre total in 33.2 overs with Jade Darrell top scoring on 38. Charles Swan took three for 13 off nine overs and Bergon Spencer two for 18 off six overs.
