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Sherborne just lose out in thriller to Dorchester Dorset Premier League June 5 Dorchester 236-8 Sherborne 225-9 Dorchester (19pts) beat Sherborne (12) by 11 runs A thrilling run chase by Sherborne against the league leaders fell just short despite another century by skipper Josh Lawrence. He was stumped for 100 with the score at 162-3 and Sherborne set fair. But despite a thrash of 38 by Shane Pulling, wickets tumbled and runs became scarce at the death. Earlier, a 101 middle order stand gave Dorchester a decent score off 45 overs, with Lawrence also the pick of the bowlers with 2-18. The Dorchester scoring rate was over 100 for the entire middle order. But Lawrence went out to bat with purpose. When fellow opener Emlyn Kuhn was out for 2, the skipper was already on 42. In the previous weekend, Sherborne comfortably beat Cattistock. Shane Pulling, coming in at No8, top-scored with 41 as Sherborne were restricted to 202 off 45 overs. But Cattistock were quickly trouble at 84-5, with Kuhn taking both openers and ending with 3-27. Lawrence took 3-15 and Pulling 3-26. The results leave Sherborne third behind Dorchester and Martinstown with a game in hand. They next play a home game against Christchurch tomorrow (Saturday).
VILLAGE PEOPLE: KSCC Cavaliers (Back row, L TO R): Toby Gillam, Jim Mann, Nick Ward, Mac McCormack (capt), Rik Elvidge, Jason Lapham, Sam Hickson: Front row: Will Hawkins, Alex Mann, Kai Marks, Paul Woods
Village side revived at last The Kilmington and Stourton CC Cavaliers have finally played their first match after a long wait beating Axbridge CC at home on the pitch in front of Stourhead House. The new Sunday team was conceived in autumn of 2019 but had been unable to play
due to covid. The Cavaliers were set up to attract new more mature players to the club, said organiser Jim Mann. “KSCC has competitive first, second and third teams but has lacked a ‘Village’ team for many years to play friendly Sunday matches.
“Our aim is to attract both lapsed as well as new players of all abilities and ages – the only criteria is that you love cricket,” Jim added. If you would like to play or find out more email jim@jamesmann.com or go to facebook.com/ kilmingtonandstourton.
Blandford beat nearest rivals to stay top Division One June 5 Compton House 112 all out Witchampton 113-6 Witchampton (19pts) beat Compton House (5) by four wickets. Compton House won the toss and the top order batsmen showed positive intent, making 50-1 from the first 10 overs. With the field spread and some tight bowling wickets began to fall – Compton House went from 99-5 to 112 all out in the 29th over. The Witchampton reply started well with an opening
partnership of 41. A couple more wickets fell but a 37-run partnership between Harrison Bowles (24) and Gavin Wayman (14) brought the total in sight. Division Two Blandford 182-9 Dorchester 2nds 130 Blandford (20pts) beat Dorchester (7) by 52 runs Unbeaten Blandford stayed top of the league with a comfortable win over their nearest rivals. Mike Shepherd (42) and Sandesh Lama (29) top scored for Blandford in a
reasonable total off 40 overs. But inspired bowling by Ryan White decimated the Dorchester top order, which fell to 16-5. White took 3-8 off seven overs and was backed by Robert Harding, 2-6 off six. Still, Dorchester rallied with a 94-run partnership before another collapse saw the last five wickets fall for just 20 runs. Jamie Mitchell also took 3-39. June 5 Shillingstone 187-8 Parley Seconds 132 all out Shillingstone (20pts) beat Parley (7) by 55 runs. 81
