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Pembrokeshire Division One Cricket Roundup, Saturday 5th June 2025

Niall Griffiths
06/07/2025

Herbrandston continued their winning run as they beat Neyland at home. With the visitors winning the toss and choosing to bowl first, Herbie opening batsman Charlie Malloy was given the opportunity to continue his rich form of late. He top scored for the home side with 68 before being dismissed, leaving the score at 112-2. Jack Nicholas (51) also picked up a half century and Morgan Britton added a further 20 to help their side reach 198-9 after their 45 overs. Sean Hannon (3-30) and Jack John (3-36) were the pick of the bowlers for the away side. The Herbrandston bowlers made life difficult for Neyland, with Ross Hardy (26) the only batsmen for the away side to score over 20. Nathan Banner (3-12), Harry Nicholas (2-1) and Dean John (2-21) all combined to see Neyland bowled out for 108. Herbrandston move to within nine points of Saundersfoot in second place, as they add 19 points to their total for the season.

Cresselly remain at the top of the table after their win away to Burton. With the home side opting to bat first, opening bowler Charlie Arthur got straight to work. He picked up his two wickets by the tenth over which left Burton 28-2. Luke Hayman (32) was the standout batsman for the home side before he was dismissed by Simon Cole (4-8) who picked up the second of his wicket haul. Christian Phillips also bowled well for his 2-23, as Burton were bowled out for 105. Luke Hayman (2-39) did his best to halter Cresselly with the ball, however Charlie Arthur came in at number three to score 65 off 43 balls and help his side pass the target and win the match by eight wickets. The league leaders are six points clear of Carew in second place, with it still all to play for with seven games remaining.

Carew continue to keep the pressure on Cresselly however, after they beat Whitland at home. With the home side choosing to bowl first after winning the toss, this saw Kevin Pearce and Edward John get Whitland batting underway. They put on an opening partnership of 70, with Kevin Pearce the first to fall on 26 when he was dismissed by Shaun Whitfield (2-20). His opening partner and Whitland top scorer on the day, Edward John, scored a further four before being dismissed on 36, as Rhys Davies (2-11) had him out LBW. Noah Davies (2-25) and James Hinchcliffe (2-36) also contributed wickets as Whitland were bowled out for 134. However, Carew did not get off to the best of starts with the bat. Wayne Howells (2-8) picked up both of the Carew openers in his first two overs. Glopal Ramasamy (3-32) joined in the action, picking up his first wicket in over number eight and leaving Carew 12-3. Noah Davies (12) and Brian Hall (33) steadied the ship however with their partnership of 49, with Brian top scoring for the home side. Ian Sefton (12no) and James Hinchcliffe (28no) remained at the crease to ensure Carew won by three wickets.

Saundersfoot scored an 81 run victory as they travelled to face Haverfordwest. With the home side winning the toss, they chose to bowl first. Opening pair Will Phillips (2-17) and Clive Tucker (2-32) combined to limit Saundersfoot to 38-4. Nick Cope (21) helped to slow down the Haverfordwest attack, who ruthlessly took out the Saundersfoot top order. This paved the way for Scott Helmich (45) and Yannik Parker (27no) to make up their score of 145-9 after their 45 overs, with Simon Williams (2-21) picking up a further two wickets for the home side. Tom Mansbridge (4-14) and Nick Cope (4-28) proved too strong for the Haverfordwest batsmen however, with Shan Perera (23) one of only two batsman to reach double figures. Haverfordwest were bowled out for 67, seeing Saundersfoot add 18 points to their total.

Llangwm were on the end of yet another heavy defeat this weekend, this time in the hands of Lawrenny. Lawrenny, playing at home, chose to bowl first with Rob Williams (6-12) and Jamie Lewis (4-23) taking all of the wickets between them. Dan ‘Porky’ Morgan was the only Llangwm batsman to reach double figures, as he remained at the crease with the score of 13 not out before the away side were bowled out for 39. Harry Thomas (22no) and Oscar Lewis (11no) ensured the home side passed the target for no loss and secured the 16 point victory, winning by 10 wickets.

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