SWCA Div. 1 2nd XI ChampionshipNeath v PontardaweOn a cold, cloudy, windy day of flaming June at the Gnoll, Pontardawe skipper Steve "Tucker" Jenkins called correctly and decided to bat on a surprisingly firm wicket considering the recent deluges.Darryl Jeffries was first to perish when calling a sharp single he was run out by some smart Neath ground fielding. Runs proved difficult to come by against an accurate Neath opening attack. Indeed, the boundary rope was not reached until the 22nd over and Ponty were finally dismissed for 94 in the 44th over. Young Jamie Stearman-Phillips top scored with 21 (4 fours), whilst Richard Felton, Nick Joshi, Nick Morgan and Tom Dew all got into double figures but were unable to make it count. No names, no packdrill, but Ponty's batsmen must value their wickets more highly and ensure that all 50 overs are used,when a more competitive total might be set. Credit, howevever to Neath's bowlers who did not let Pont escape the shackles. Wickets were shared, but Ashley Colsten bowling late in the innings mopped up with splendid figures of 4 for 11 from his 5.3 overs. With rain threatening, Neath did not want to hang about and reached their target in the 18th over for the loss of 3 wickets. Callum Walters, not out 37, Jordan Thomas (22) and Lloyd Lewis (20) saw their team safely home. Steve Jenkins got all 3 wickets to fall for 13 runs in 4 overs. As the teams departed, rain returned once again. | Alan WilliamsYour Details |
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