
Hampshire prospect Brad Taylor produced arguably the most comprehensive and outstanding individual performance in ECB British Gas Southern Premier Division history as he guided Havant to a 114-run victory over visiting Andover.
Taylor cracked a patient 13-four 131 - he had his century on the board before lunch – before taking 7-38 with the ball.
Taylor’s century, his second of the season in the SPL, put Havant on the way to a big score before Ben Walker hit an unbeaten 80 to lift the total to 294-7 off 60 overs.
Reflecting on his knock, Taylor said: “The pitch was ragging (spinning a lot), so I just got my head down, worked the ball into the gaps and ran plenty of one’s and two’s.”
Stuart Ransley believes Taylor’s arrival at Havant Park will be beneficial for both parties.
The Havant all-rounder said: “Brad is keen to progress in the professional game and I believe coming to Havant can help him achieve that.
“We have Richard Hindley at the club who has been around for many years and is a great role model for any off-spinner. Brad has made a few good starts with his batting this season and has really wanted to push on from them.
“His innings was superbly constructed setting a good pace early on and running well between the wickets. He will be a great asset for the club for however long he remains with us.’
Andover’s top order offered little resistance, with Storm Green (39) the sole survivor as the Lions tottered at 80-6.
Enter Sri Lankan all-rounder Chamika Karunaratne, fresh from an in-bound morning Colombo flight, who launched an amazing attack on the Havant bowling.
In a 69-ball stay at the crease, he walloped eight sixes and four fours in a highly entertaining 80 which gave Andover a creditable 180 reply.
Taylor revealed that he had played against Karunaratne for England Under-19s.
“He’s is a decent cricketer and could do a lot of damage and win some games on his own for Andover,” Taylor said.
Taylor cracked a patient 13-four 131 - he had his century on the board before lunch – before taking 7-38 with the ball.
Taylor’s century, his second of the season in the SPL, put Havant on the way to a big score before Ben Walker hit an unbeaten 80 to lift the total to 294-7 off 60 overs.
Reflecting on his knock, Taylor said: “The pitch was ragging (spinning a lot), so I just got my head down, worked the ball into the gaps and ran plenty of one’s and two’s.”
Stuart Ransley believes Taylor’s arrival at Havant Park will be beneficial for both parties.
The Havant all-rounder said: “Brad is keen to progress in the professional game and I believe coming to Havant can help him achieve that.
“We have Richard Hindley at the club who has been around for many years and is a great role model for any off-spinner. Brad has made a few good starts with his batting this season and has really wanted to push on from them.
“His innings was superbly constructed setting a good pace early on and running well between the wickets. He will be a great asset for the club for however long he remains with us.’
Andover’s top order offered little resistance, with Storm Green (39) the sole survivor as the Lions tottered at 80-6.
Enter Sri Lankan all-rounder Chamika Karunaratne, fresh from an in-bound morning Colombo flight, who launched an amazing attack on the Havant bowling.
In a 69-ball stay at the crease, he walloped eight sixes and four fours in a highly entertaining 80 which gave Andover a creditable 180 reply.
Taylor revealed that he had played against Karunaratne for England Under-19s.
“He’s is a decent cricketer and could do a lot of damage and win some games on his own for Andover,” Taylor said.