St Cross Symondians’ all-rounder Matt Stokes hit 63 and featured in an century opening partnership, but was unable to prevent Southampton Solent University from slipping to a 20-run defeat by Durham MCCU in their opening BUCS Championship match at the Racecourse ground.
Responding to Durham’s 234-9 (Luke Evans 4-42), Solent were given a 109-run launch in 28 overs by Stokes (63) and Bryce Hounsome (45).
But the Solent innings collapsed with six wickets falling for only 35 runs, with only South Wilts pair Arthur Godsal (44) and Luke Evans (20) able to steer the side to an eventual 214-8.
Responding to Durham’s 234-9 (Luke Evans 4-42), Solent were given a 109-run launch in 28 overs by Stokes (63) and Bryce Hounsome (45).
But the Solent innings collapsed with six wickets falling for only 35 runs, with only South Wilts pair Arthur Godsal (44) and Luke Evans (20) able to steer the side to an eventual 214-8.
