New Blackmore Vale, July 9, 2021
Sport Dorset Cricket League Premier League July 3 Sherborne 242-7 Broadstone 194-4 Sherborne (17pts) bt Broadstone (7) by 49 runs Skipper Josh Lawrence hit his fifth century in eight innings to lead Sherborne to victory. He scored 140, averages 121 for the season and is comfortably the leading run scorer in Dorset league cricket. Lawrence shared a partnership of 123 with Shane Pulling (48) as Sherborne posted a big total. In response, opener Pete Russell carried his bat with 91 not out but Broadstone were never anywhere near the run rate. While Charlie Groves scored 50no, tight bowling from Andy Nurton (5-2-10-1) and teammates saw Sherborne home. June 26 Sherborne 197 all out Wimborne 207-6 Wimborne (20pts) bt Sherborne (10) by 10 runs Emlyn Kuhn took 3-52 and more tight bowling by Josh Lawrence (9-2-20-2) put the brakes on Wimborne. In response, Sherborne were 157-0 with when Mark Roca was caught behind for 57. It was the start of a spectacular collapse that saw Sherborne lose all 10 wickets for 40. Lawrence scored his customary century (114) but no other player made double figures. Lewis Freak took 4-36 and Sam Prince 4-26. Division One July 3 Compton H Puddletown 78
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Compton (8pts) lost to Puddletown by 23 runs Compton put the unbeaten league leaders into bat and possibly regretted the decision when the score hit 97-0. Seven bowlers were used to stem the flow but opener Rob Snow (94) led the way as Puddletown posted a decent target. In response, Compton slipped to 75-6 but Joe Watts (45) and Alfie Reynolds (42) put on an 81run stand to boost interest. A ninth wicket stand of 39 took Compton past the 200 mark but a first defeat for the visitors was never really threatened. Marnhull 156-5 Hamworthy 155 all out Marnhull (20pts) beat Hamworthy (6) by five wickets After last week’s thrilling tie with high-flying Weymouth, Marnhull put another top half team to the sword with Ed Clements (4-25), Will Primrose (3-17) and Cameron Cudlipp (2-19) running through the visitors. Marnhull opening bat Arthur Dimmack went for a golden but then Ashley Young (34) and Clements (42) put on 56 for the second wicket and Danny Harkin (41no) saw Marnhull home for a comfortable win. Swanage 171-7 Stalbridge 236-5 Swanage (6pts) lost to Stalbridge (18) by 65 runs A thumping win saw Stalbridge cement second place in the division. Stuart Sweatman was again the batting hero, the opener hitting 132 to follow a century against Beaminster three weeks previously. Josh York scored 62 as Stalbridge set Swanage 237
to win. The visitors were at 41-0 but that turned to 95-5 as Simon Sweatman set to work, recording superb figures of 8-3-10-3 to leave Swanage dangling. A stand of 63 made the scoreline respectable. June 26 Marnhull 223-7 Weymouth 223-5 Marnhull (12pts) tied with Weymouth (13) Needing 14 off the last over to win, Marnhull hit a four and six but fell just one run short. Weymouth batted first and half centuries for John Wilson and Lloyds Beals saw a solid 223 posted off 40 overs. Ed Clements took 2-28 and went on to hit 47 as Marnhull took up the chase. They needed 95 off the last ten overs and were in with a chance thanks to a quickfire 28 off 13 balls from Angus Brown. Edwin Ralph hit the two boundaries but could only run two off the final ball. Hamworthy 112 all out Stalbridge 113-5 Hamworthy (4pts) lost to Stalbridge (20) by five wickets Compton House 217-6 Portland 216-5 Compton H (17pts) beat Portland (8) by four wickets Division Two July 3 Shaftesbury 124 all out Blandford 125-6 Shaftesbury (5pts) lost to Blandford (20) by four wickets League leaders Blandford recorded a routine win over rock bottom Shaftesbury with early 10 overs to spare.
It was Blandford’s third win on the trot, putting Shaftesbury into bat first and seeing Thomas Waters take four wickets with three for Arron Day. Only three batsmen made double figures as the home side collapsed – scoring just 99 runs with 25 extras, including a generous 20 wides. Blandford lost six wickets in reply but the result was never in doubt. Broadstone 2 189 all out Shillingstone 226-9 Broadstone (9ts) lost to Shillingstone (20) by 37 runs
June 26 Cerne Valley 194-5 Shillingstone 192 Cerne (20pts) bt Shillingstone (7) by five wickets Captain George Chubb (54no) and Sam Downey (38no), both pictured above, saw Cerne home with 2.2 overs to spare having bowled Shillingstone out for 192. The game was in the balance with Cerne five down but Downey eased the pressure with five boundaries and a six. Wimborne 2 220-5 Shaftesbury 165 all out Wimborne (20pts) beat Shaftesbury (6) by 55 runs Broadstone 2 250-9 Blandford 252-5 Broadstone (7pts) lost to Blandford (19) by five wickets
