Cricket round-up (From Bridgwater Mercury)

Cricket round-up

3:00pm Thursday 8th September 2011 in Local Cricket By Daniel Milligan

North Petherton fell to their second defeat in as many weeks to finish the season with a Division 1 defeat to Wellington.

Petherton reached 165 with T. Williams (59) top scoring, before Wellington chased down the total with ease to complete the eight-wicket win through C. Davies (70 not out) and A. Sparks (77 not out).

In Division 2, Wedmore produced a thrilling run chase to overcome South Petherton.

Petherton posted a competitive 204 despite excellent bowling from T. Stevens (5-29).

But a superb 97 from opener S. Harris spearheaded the run chase with support from M. Boley (45) as they completed the five-wicket win in the 39th over.

Middlezoy ended the season on a high after beating Horrington.

J. Lacey (34) and G. Musgrave (36) made sure Middlezoy grafted their way to 157-8.

B. Warren then tore through the home side's line-up to claim 5-23 and restrict Horrington to 104-7.

North Newton suffered a defeat to Wincanton on the last day of the season.

North Newton hit 157, mainly thanks to A. White's classy 69. Despite two wickets apiece for P. Jenkins (2-32) and C. Street (2-15) they were not able to restrict Wincanton who completed the five-wicket win in the 31st over.

In Division 4, Bridgwater 'A' produced a run fest for fans in their win against Cheddar.

C. Sykes-Moore hit 80 in Bridgwater's 274 before K. Devitt claimed 3-26 to help bowl Cheddar out for 220.

Wembdon 2nd XI's match with North Perrott 2nd XI resulted in a disappointing nine-wicket defeat.

P. Gliddon top scored with 33 as Wembdon posted 149-8, but it was all one-way traffic in reply as C. Boundy (64 not out) and P. Spurway (41) helped North Perrott chase down the runs for just the loss of one wicket.

In Division Five, Mark claimed a resounding win against Hardington & West Coker.

Mark reached 135 after gritty knocks from D. Worthington (26) and B. Edwards (27), but an incredible spell of bowling helped to rout the visitors for 51 in reply.

L. Degales claimed 8-20 in a devastating eight-over spell to finish the season on a high note.

Kilve also claimed a win in their match with East Huntspill.

East Huntspill posted 83-6 thanks to J. Darrell's figures of 3-33, and this was negotiated comfortably by the Kilve batsmen as A. Rock finished on 48 not out with his side running out winners by seven wickets.

In Division Six, Bridgwater Sports match with Broadway & Horton was cancelled.

In Division 9N, Mark 2nd XI ran out winners in another run fest against Wedmore 2nd XI.

Mark hit a mammoth 286-8 thanks to a century from opening batsman J. Picton (101).

In reply, Wedmore reached 202 but fell short despite P. Patch's (83) best efforts, as P. Spellman claimed 4-23.

In Division 9S, Middlezoy 2nd XI completed a thrilling run chase to beat Kilve 2nd XI.

R. Hammond (46) and M. James (49) helped Kilve to a creditable 196 despite excellent bowling from J. Melmouth (4-28).

But Middlezoy's P. Gray (59) and an unbeaten 50 from G. Matravers helped to complete the three-wicket win.

Wembdon Academy were dealt a harsh defeat at the hands of South Petherton.

Petherton posted an daunting 296-8 thanks to superb knocks from K. White (77), G. Williams (69) and G. Young (68).

The Petherton bowlers then routed Wembdon Academy for 81 with Young (4-19) and White (2-2) starring with the ball.

North Petherton 2nd XI's match with Ilminster B was cancelled.

In Division 10NW, Huntspill & District claimed a six-wicket win against Wedmore 'A'.

Wedmore posted a below-par 90 with Huntspill & District bowlers J. Bennett (3-28) and J. Frost (3-6) claiming three wickets apiece.

The visitors chased down the total comfortably thanks to an unbeaten 26 from Frost.