Staplegrove 2nd XI 238-8 - Wellington 2nd XI 218-6

These teams served up another high-scoring affair in Division One of the Somerset League Reserves competition, but this time it was the home side who prevailed as Staplegrove gave them chance of avoiding relegation by securing a twenty run win at Manor Road last Saturday.

Richard Henwood called correctly and asked the home side to take first knock and solid contributions from Dunn (30), Bishop (56) and Trump with a powerful 97 laid the foundations for a testing Staplegrove total.

Bob Trott and Chris Rudd with three wickets each were Wellington's most successful bowlers, taking 3-59 and 3-58 respectively.

A flurry of late wickets saw Wellington gain some useful bowling bonus points later on, but at 238-8 they knew they would have to repeat last season's heroics if they were going to complete their second double of the season.

The Wellington reply was well structured and full batting bonus points were collected, but that one big over that was needed to really get ahead of the rate was not forthcoming.

Julian Jones with 24, Kevin Crout with 16 and James Dyke with 14 all got going, but the big innings was not quite there.

Richard Henwood stepped up to the plate and so nearly emulated Julian Jones in scoring home and away tons against the same opposition in one season for Wellington 2nd XI as he carried through to 92no with ten fours and a six.

Matt Weaver with 11 gave his skipper good support.
Bob Trott was playing very well and had made it to 33no before cramp set in and he had to retire injured.
Adrian Lee joined his skipper to see Wellington to 218-6 at the close and to eighteen good points.

Next week sees the side entertain Wembdon 2nd XI, who are vying for the title, so this will be a tough assignment for sure.