Pembrokeshire U15s travelled to Pwll CC on Sunday to play their first league game against Carmarthenshire, who had already beaten West Glamorgan the previous week.

Winning the toss, Carmarthen were asked to bat and an economic bowling spell from Greg Thompson (0-15) and Thomas Pritchard (0-9) saw them reach 28 without loss in the 11th over.

Jack Parkinson took the first wicket with the aid of a excellent catch at slip by Tomos Lewis.

Kurtis Marsh tied one end down with his slow stuff, ending with excellent figures of 4-21 in nine overs. George Williams 2-16 and Geraint Jones 1-10 kept the pressure on. Jack Parkinson took an excellent catch at deep mid-wicket and Jacob Knox also took two good catches.

A number of Carmarthenshire batsmen reached double figures, including I. Paske (13), Lewis Bing (13), C. Davies (19), J. Weeds (19) and E. Thomas (20). However, no one went on to make a winning score.

In the 33rd over at 89-8, Carmarthen were in big trouble. However, the last wicket put on 51 runs as perhaps Pembrokeshire took their foot off the gas, thinking the game was over. Carmarthen finished on 141-9 in 45 overs.

In reply, Pembrokeshire lost Kurtis Marsh (9) in the seventh over, but Scott Jones and Dafydd Bevan ran exceptionally well between the wickets, putting on 60 runs before Scott was caught for 33.

Dafydd was joined by Jack Parkinson and the pair advanced the score to 121 in the 35th over, before Dafydd was bowled for a well-deserved 51, including six 4s.

Geraint Jones stroked the final nine runs with Jack, who remained on 27 n.o.

I. Paske (2-13), C. Davies (1-24) and B. Williams (1-12) were the Carmarthen wicket-takers.

An excellent start to the league season for Pembrokeshire, with some very good bowling, fielding and catching, aided by a sensible run chase.

Team: Scott Jones (capt. -Neyland), Dafydd Bevan (wicket-keeper), Tomos Lewis, Jacob Knox (Carew), Kurtis Marsh, Jack Parkinson (Kilgetty), Geraint Jones (Whitland), Greg Thompson (Bosherston and Stackpole), Thomas Pritchard, George Williams, Adam Parr, Charlie French (Neyland).