Club Cricket de l'Oust

CENTRAL BRITTANY CRICKET CLUB vs CLUB CRICKET DE L'OUST

Match Summary

Central Brittany Cricket Club 70 runs all out from 21 overs

Club Cricket de l'Oust 75 for 2 from 15 overs

CLUB CRICKET DE L'OUST WIN BY 8 WICKETS

De l'Oust started the game as they finished their recent match against St Jean le Thomas, with tight bowling and agile fielding. Central Brittany were restricted to 70 runs all out in just 21 overs with only C Barnes (28 runs) and V Turner (10 runs) making worthwhile contributions.

There was a notable bowling performance from skipper Matt Powell who bowled 6 overs with 1 maiden and conceding just 6 runs for 5 wickets. This was the best bowling performance of the season so far. He was well supported by Jon Ward (3 overs, 1 maiden, 1 for 5) and Tim Harrington (7 overs, 1 for 17).   A champagne moment occured when Ant 'Forrest' Lovell took his first wicket for the club.  In the field your correspondent, Alan Cook, took 2 brilliant, one-handed catches at slip.

In reply, de l'Oust were always in control and scored 75 runs for the loss of just 2 wickets in 15 overs. Openers Dave Walton and Jon Ward gave the perfect start with a stand of 69 runs, Jon Ward being bowled for 20 runs and Dave Walton not ou for 42 runs.

C Barnes was Central Brittany's best bowler with 2 wickets for 22 from 4 overs.