Graham Jewson Harrison Allen Bowl - quarter-finals
Carew had an eight wickets win at home to Haverfordwest who were bowled out for 91 having been 60 for two at one stage. Danny Potter scored 37 before being caught by Adam Hughes off the bowling of spinner John Canton; Stephen Phillips scored 22 and Nick Dyer 11. Johnny Canton and Rob Scourfield did the damage, with Scourfield taking three for 11 and Canton three for 24. Earlier, Tim Hicks had taken two for 37, bowling from the Gardens end, and Simon Wood had taken one for 19. Although Brian Hall was bowled without scoring by Nick Dyer, who bowled from the Gardens end, a second wicket partnership of 71 between Nick Scourfield and Wayne Cannon took Carew to a winning score of 92 for two. Cannon was stumped by Huw Scriven off the bowling of Clive Tucker, who opened the bowling from the Church end, for 32, but Scourfield went on to score 40 not out and got to the winning target in partnership with Simon Wood. In the first attempt to play the match two nights earlier, the rains came when Carew were 56 for two chasing a Haverfordwest total of 109 for seven. In that match, Stephen Phillips scored 29 not out, Karl Rhead 24 and David Davies 20, with Rob Scourfield taking four for 33 for Carew, supported by Tim Hicks with two for 28. Wayne Cannon was 28 not out when the Heavens opened. What a difference a couple of days make! When the quarter-final was played to its conclusion, Narberth were bowled out for 97 in reply to a Lawrenny total of 111 for nine. Two nights earlier, in the first attempt to play the match, Lawrenny were well and truly on the back foot at 38 for five in reply to a Narberth total of 113 for seven. Ian Hughes had scored 43 not out with three sixes and three fours and Marc Hughes 25 in the Narberth total, with former Narberth player Ceri Jones taking four for 41. Ollie Cook had taken three for 19 when rain prevented any further play taking place. Ceri Jones had an excellent game for Lawrenny when the match was replayed and scored 40 not out batting at number six in a hard hitting innings which included three sixes and two fours. He was backed up by James Buckle with 21 before he was caught on the boundary by David John off the bowling of Ben Quartermaine and Chris Buckle scored 15. The talented Quartermaine took four for 26 and spinner Mathew Johns three for 23. In reply, the visitors were rarely up with the required run rate. Skipper Marc Hughes opened the innings and scored 20 and teenager Tom Richards scored 26. In the last over bowled by James Buckle, Aron Keane opened his shoulders in an attempt to defeat the odds and hit the first two balls for six, but perished when he was caught on the boundary by Hugh Griffiths for 25 and his dismissal meant that Narberth had been bowled out for 97. James Buckle took four for 29, skipper Steve Lewis three for 22 and Ceri Jones three for 25. Cresselly had a comfortable eight wickets win at home to Hook who were held to a total of 111 for seven. Ben Field scored 23 before being caught by Phil Williams off the bowling of Richard Harris and Mathew Rowlands had 22. The other batsmen in double figures were opener Jamie Phelps with 14 and Nicky Hughes with 12 not out. There were also 21 extras in the home total. Richard Harris was the most penetrating bowler and took four for 28. Cresselly were 12 for two, with Julian Arthur and Andrew Harries back in the pavilion for scores of nine and two, respectively. However, Simon Cole and Phil Williams had a productive partnership of exactly 100, which took Cresselly to a winning total of 112 for two. Cole, who hit the four to win the match, was 58 not out, an innings which included two sixes and six fours, and Williams 22 not out. In the other match at Neyland, the visitors St. Ishmaels totalled 125 for seven. Skipper Peter Bradshaw scored 29, Michael Symons 20 and Andrew Pawlett 15. There were also 28 extras. Spinner Phil Davies took three for 19 for Neyland, who were bowled out for 94 on the last ball of the match. Four batsmen reached double figures, but none went on to score the bigger score which was necessary. Phil Sutton led the run scoring with 19, backed up by Paul Murray with 17, skipper Andrew Williams with 15 and Henry Durant with 10 not out. All-rounder Andrew Williams took four for 18 for Tish, Jonathon Pawlett three for 24 and young opening bowler James Salter two for 24.
Dyrham Service Station Alec Colley Cup
Narberth travelled to Hook in the one match remaining from the second round and reached 127 for six after Tom Richards had scored 44 and Harry Allen 42 in just 35 balls. David Petrie took four for 32 for Hook, who were bundled out for 61, despite the efforts of Nigel Badham with 44 not out, including three sixes and three fours. Richard Howell took three for 23, skipper Gary Hughes three for 11 and Daniel Hughes two for two as Narberth won by 66 runs. In the quarter-finals, it was not a good evening for either Cresselly or Saundersfoot. At Cresselly, the visitors Burton were bowled out for 115 following an outstanding spell by Cresselly skipper Richard Arthur, who took seven for 27 in five overs. Steven Thomas took two for 38. James Scale scored 28 for the visitors, supported by Rob Phillips and Chris Campbell, who both scored 16. Cresselly later paid the penalty for conceding 31 extras, 24 of which were wides. In reply, Cresselly were held to 109 for six, despite the efforts of Scott Arthur with 28, Rhydian Rees with 18 and Sion Jenkins with 16 not out. Spinner Morgan Scale posed problems for the Cresselly batsmen and took three for 33. Llangwm scored 135 for eight at home to Saundersfoot, who were held to 111 for six in reply. Jonathan Twigg showed all of his experience in a match-winning innings of 61 not out for Llangwm, which included six fours and one six. Unfortunately for the visitors, he was dropped twice. There were 43 extras, 25 of which were wides, and Mathew Kiff contributed 17. For Saundersfoot, David Dunfee took three for 25 and Yannick Parker three for 22. The young Saundersfoot team were unable to maintain the required run rate. Yannick Parker scored 23, Jason Lama 19 and Paul Brooks 16. Roger Morgan took three for 25 for Llangwm.
Cresselly march on in Village Cup
Cresselly cantered to a place in the last 16 of the NPower Village Cup with a nine wickets win at home to Devon's own champions, Feniton. The visitors, who were without four regular first team players, reached a total of 206 for six. Opener Mark Kingdon was bowled by spinner Simon Cole for 36, Ade Pullin scored 15 and Graham Tucker 17. However, the innings of the day was played by skipper Dave Haysom with a breathtaking 94, before he was caught by Adam Chandler off the bowling of Stefan Jenkins after hitting no less than eight sixes and five fours. Cresselly also gave away 31 extras. Under-used spinner Simon Cole took three for 37 and opening bowler Huw Neale two for 31. Unfortunately for Cresselly, their skipper Lyn Richards twisted his ankle badly when stepping on to the boundary rope and he is likely to be in plaster for the rest of the season. In reply, Cresselly openers Andrew Harris and Phil Williams gave their team a solid start with an opening partnership of 51. It ended when Harris was bowled by Danny Lewis for 26 after hitting five fours. Recent rain in Devon had resulted in Feniton having an enforced four weeks break from league action. Consequently, their bowling was a little rusty. Simon Cole then joined Williams at the crease and the pair showed that they liked batting together with an outstanding second wicket partnership of 157. Cole eventually overtook his partner to reach a sublime 78 not out in a winning total of 208 for one in the 29th over. The left-hander peppered the boundary with six sixes and six fours and Williams finished with a less flamboyant but equally vital innings of 66 not out, which included six fours. Cresselly will be home again in the next round to the winners of the Cornwall or Wiltshire zone and that match will be played on Sunday, July 29.
Tish book final spot
St. Ishmaels have booked a place in the Graham Jewson Harrison Allen Bowl final for the first time since 1991 after defeating Cresselly by 37 runs in the semi-final played at Haverfordwest. The young Tish side batted first and recovered after being 13 for two to reach a total of 105 for eight. Most spectators at the ground, whether club supporters or neutral observers, thought that the Tish total was too low. However, Tish pulled off a remarkable victory as a result of some brilliant bowling, backed up by excellent fielding. Jonathon Pawlett top scored for St. Ishmaels with 34, including two sixes, before being bowled by Stefan Jenkins, Michael Symons scored 13 and all- rounder Andrew Williams had a solid innings of 31 before he was also bowled by Stefan Jenkins. For Cresselly, Ryan Lewis was less economical than usual, but took three for 34, Stefan Jenkins took two for 25 and Huw Neale two for 27. Richard Harris was economy itself and took one for 16 in his six overs. Cresselly failed to recover from being ten for two. The Tish opening bowlers, Jonathon Pawlett and James Salter, bowled relentlessly on or outside the off stump. On a sluggish pitch, the touch playing Cresselly batsmen were unable to pierce the inner fielders and in an attempt to look for runs, wickets fell. None of the big guns fired and it was not until lower order batsmen Ryan Lewis and Nielson Cole scored 14 and 12, respectively, that any Cresselly batsman reached double figures. However, it was a lost cause. The batsmen had little respite when the change bowlers came on. Andrew Williams and spinner Daniel Flynn also bowled well and Cresselly were bowled out for a disappointing total of 68. Jonathan Pawlett took four for 17 and James Salter two for 16 as they blew away the early and middle order. Andrew Williams with two for 15 and Daniel Flynn with one for 19 did the rest. St. Ishmaels will have to wait until Monday to know whether they will play Carew or Lawrenny in the final, which will be held at Cresselly on Saturday, July 28. In most cup games this season, a large number of extras have been conceded, but full credit to the bowlers and fielders of both teams. Cresselly only conceded five extras when St. Ishmaels batted and St. Ishmaels only conceded four extras during the Cresselly innings. A raffle was held during the match, but the prize was unclaimed. The winning tickets were green tickets numbered 321-325 and the holder of the winning strip of tickets can obtain the prize by contacting officials at Cresselly Cricket Club.
Duggie Morris Cup
Thursday evening's much postponed quarter-final at Haverfordwest ended predictably with a comfortable win for first division Haverfordwest over third division Kilgetty. The visitors were unable to get the Haverfordwest bowling away and keep their wickets intact at the same time and scored 55 for nine. Opener Craig Hurst was the only batsman in double figures with 12 before being caught behind by Huw Scriven off the bowling of spinner Clive Tucker. Paceman Simon Williams took three for six, David Davies two for 14 and all-rounder Adam Raymond two for 11. In reply, Harfat coasted to a 10 wickets win upon reaching 50 without loss. Skipper Karl Rhead was 26 not out and Stephen Phillips 17 not out. The Kilgetty bowlers can take heart from the fact that they were not put to the sword and fledgling wrist spinner Gareth Gwyther had the satisfaction of beating the bat a number of times.