The most extraordinary result of the week saw Neyland (207-8) and Saundersfoot (207-8) finish in a remarkable tie, runs and wickets in perfect symmetry. Neyland won the toss and batted first, Paul Murray (69) and Ross Hardy (68) putting up half-centuries, with Dan Potter (26) also contributing important runs to the total. Ollie Cook (3-67), Sam Franklin (2-30) and Tom Mansbridge (2-39) took the lion’s share of Saundersfoot’s wickets. In reply, Saundersfoot matched Neyland them run for run, Tom Mansbridge (64) and Sam Franklin (39) anchoring the early chase, Danny Caine (29no) doing his bit lower down. Sean Hannon (3-34), Jack John (2-63) and Ross Hardy (2-40) were the pick of the bowlers for Neyland, their unit unable to outperform Saundersfoot’s. Saundersfoot found themselves in need of 6 to win off the final over, but in the end, they narrowly managed to scrape a draw off the last ball with a leg bye.
Lawrenny (223ao) beat Whitland (135ao) by 88 runs in a game that may represent a turning point in their season. Lawrenny won the toss and batted first, Charlie Arthur (81) showcasing exactly why he was such an important signing for this side. Ryan Morton (30) and Tom Cole (22) provided solid support, battling the likes of Gethin Benjamin (3-17) and Wayne Howells (3-32) who were the pick of the Whitland bowling. In reply, Kevin Pearce (42) and Geraint Jones (33) put up the strongest totals for Whitland, though the second innings much like the first was typified by Charlie Arthur (4-33), who saw to it that Whitland never got going. Ryan Morton (2-32) and Noah Williams (2-27) put the game beyond doubt, bowling Whitland out for 135.
Herbrandston (249-7) crushed Narberth (92ao) by 157 runs. Batting first after winning the toss, Herbrandston posted an imposing 249-7, Harry Nicholas (74) and Charlie Malloy (44) the dominant forces, Nathan Banner (36) and Jack Nicholas (32) adding further substance. Ben Quartermaine (3-55) put up the most significant resistance in reply. In reply, Narberth's batting crumbled, Loui Davies (16), Rhodri Dyer (17) and Jordan Howell (13) unable to build any large partnerships. Harry Nicholas (4-16) bowled just as well as he batted, supported by Dean John (3-34) and Morgan Britton (2-24) who sent Narberth home with just 92 runs.
Carew (101-4) overcame St Ishmaels (100ao) by 6 wickets in comfortable victory. St Ishmaels won the toss and decided to bat first, Phil Llewellyn (35) and Cayden McGuire (22no) the main contributors, but Rhys Davies (4-20) and James Hinchcliffe (3-10) did the damage to restrict them to 100. In reply, Morgan Grieve (28) and Ian Sefton (27no) saw Carew home without too much commotion; though Brennan Devonald (4-35) made an impressive effort to attempt to bring the game into question.
Cresselly (151-3) beat Burton (148ao) by 7 wickets. Burton won the toss and elected to bat, Martin James (44), Jon Venables (20) and Luke Hayman (19) providing useful contributions to the total. However, the batting unit was stopped in its tracks by an efficacious 5fer from Tom Murphy (5-26) who sent the middle order packing. Mike Shaw (3-18) also shared in the wickets, seeing their opposition off for 148. After the interval, Griff Jenkins (69) and Kyle Quartermaine (49no) were the standout performers, Tom Murphy adding 25 with the bat as Cresselly reached 151-3 in a little under half of the innings. Nick Jones (2--39) and Gavin Campbell (1-18) were the two bowlers to take wickets in the second innings.
Division One Table (after Week 11):
Saundersfoot lead on 181 points, followed by Carew (166), Neyland (151), Cresselly (141), Herbrandston (135), Burton (106), Narberth (102), St Ishmaels (76), Lawrenny (73) and Whitland (58).
