SWCA Div. 1  2nd XI  Gowerton v Pontardawe   Sat. May 26th 2012


On a warm, sunny day at Victoria Road, Gowerton called correctly and decided to bat in ideal conditions. A total of 283 for 3 was reached before captain David Roberts called a halt after 41 overs having scored an unbeaten 107 (17 x 4, 3 x 6. He was given admirable support from James Gardiner,64 not out (10 x 4,1 x 6) as an unbroken 4th wicket partnership of 170 was attained in an attacking fashion. Further notable contributions came from Graeme Hughes, 46 and Will Jenkins ,38 these two making an opening partnership of 101.
While Ponty's bowlers toiled in the sun, captain Steve Jenkins returned the creditable figures of 3 for 35 off 8 overs.
As Ponty set about their daunting task, an opening partnership  of 49 was compiled between Ryan Herbert and Bav Patel, the latter scoring 28 (6 x 4).
Arwel Rees making a rare but welcome return to the ranks then hit an attractive quick 50 in 46 minutes (9 x 4, 1 x 6)and whilst he was batting with Neil Jones, 25, the unlikely looked fleetingly possible. Jeff Hapgood with 23 (5 x 4)batted soundly until being the last man out as Pontardawe got maximum batting points totalling 203 in a display showing some character.
For Gowerton, Andrew Jones, 3 for 38, Oliver Moyes, 2 for 20 and Will Gambold, 2 for 21 bowled well as a victory by 80 runs was achieved.