Marco Marais, who struck the fastest triple century ever scored in first class cricket in South Africa this past winter, is set for his Alton debut against Bashley (Rydal) at the Jubilee Ground.
The hard hitting 24-year old made 300 not out off 191 balls in a three-day match for Border against Eastern Province in East London.
Scott Myers will again captain the Brewers, but younger leg spinning brother Jack has switched to Dorking. Teenager Xavier Bochereau, coached by Hampshire’s Brad Taylor at nearby Holybourne, makes his off-spin debut.
Bashley (Rydal), who are expected to be among the challengers this season, have been bolstered by the arrival of Bournemouth University trio Tim Taylor, Dan Andrew and Devon’s Dan Goodey.
But only Taylor, who hails from Leicestershire, will play the whole season in the SPL.
Alton: Alex Hammond, Mike Heffernan, Marais, Harris, Myers, Mark Heffernan, Hugo Hammond, Mortimer, Salmon, Bochereau, Ballinger.
Bashley (Rydal): Porter, C Ridley, Digby, Andrew, Taylor, P Morris, Holly, Thomson, Goodey, B Currie, Nash.
The hard hitting 24-year old made 300 not out off 191 balls in a three-day match for Border against Eastern Province in East London.
Scott Myers will again captain the Brewers, but younger leg spinning brother Jack has switched to Dorking. Teenager Xavier Bochereau, coached by Hampshire’s Brad Taylor at nearby Holybourne, makes his off-spin debut.
Bashley (Rydal), who are expected to be among the challengers this season, have been bolstered by the arrival of Bournemouth University trio Tim Taylor, Dan Andrew and Devon’s Dan Goodey.
But only Taylor, who hails from Leicestershire, will play the whole season in the SPL.
Alton: Alex Hammond, Mike Heffernan, Marais, Harris, Myers, Mark Heffernan, Hugo Hammond, Mortimer, Salmon, Bochereau, Ballinger.
Bashley (Rydal): Porter, C Ridley, Digby, Andrew, Taylor, P Morris, Holly, Thomson, Goodey, B Currie, Nash.
