Simon Woodruff : James Robinson
Bournemouth lie one place off the ECB Southern Premier League basement after a seven-wicket beating by Portsmouth at Chapel Gate.
It was the Lions fourth loss in five 50-over outings, ahead of the start of traditional red ball cricket this Saturday when they begin nine weeks of 'time' matches at table topping Bashley (Rydal).
Already weakened by the absence of bowling trio Dan Conway, Cole Rushworth and Connor Smith, Bournemouth made an indifferent start against Portsmouth, with opening pair James Van Gool and Luke Webb dismissed cheaply.
They rallied to post 227-6, but were blown away by Portsmouth’s Carlin Joy and Mohammed Ashraful, the former Bangladesh captain, who shared a 133-run stand to ease the visitors home with six overs to spare.
Ben Rogers (28) and Shaun Fouche (44) provided Bournemouth with a belated start before skipper Simon Woodruff (61) provided the innings with some substance.
Tom Robinson (32) and Lewis Freak (31 not out) gave Bournemouth maximum batting bonus points but 227-6 was unlikely to pose Portsmouth too many problems.
Fouche, the Namibia all-rounder, struck an immediate blow by bowling Portsmouth left-hander Ben Duggan, but Bournemouth had to wait a long while for any further success.
Carlin Joy, with three maximums and 11 fours, dominated the 133-run stand with Ashraful, scoring a Premier League best 81 before Tom Robinson ran him out.
Ashraful continued to lead Portsmouth towards their victory target, hitting a six and 10 fours in his 89. Harry Gadd was 27 not out when Bournemouth's total was assed with six overs remaining.
It was the Lions fourth loss in five 50-over outings, ahead of the start of traditional red ball cricket this Saturday when they begin nine weeks of 'time' matches at table topping Bashley (Rydal).
Already weakened by the absence of bowling trio Dan Conway, Cole Rushworth and Connor Smith, Bournemouth made an indifferent start against Portsmouth, with opening pair James Van Gool and Luke Webb dismissed cheaply.
They rallied to post 227-6, but were blown away by Portsmouth’s Carlin Joy and Mohammed Ashraful, the former Bangladesh captain, who shared a 133-run stand to ease the visitors home with six overs to spare.
Ben Rogers (28) and Shaun Fouche (44) provided Bournemouth with a belated start before skipper Simon Woodruff (61) provided the innings with some substance.
Tom Robinson (32) and Lewis Freak (31 not out) gave Bournemouth maximum batting bonus points but 227-6 was unlikely to pose Portsmouth too many problems.
Fouche, the Namibia all-rounder, struck an immediate blow by bowling Portsmouth left-hander Ben Duggan, but Bournemouth had to wait a long while for any further success.
Carlin Joy, with three maximums and 11 fours, dominated the 133-run stand with Ashraful, scoring a Premier League best 81 before Tom Robinson ran him out.
Ashraful continued to lead Portsmouth towards their victory target, hitting a six and 10 fours in his 89. Harry Gadd was 27 not out when Bournemouth's total was assed with six overs remaining.
Carlin Joy hit 81 for Portsmouth : James Robinson
Carlin Joy just fails to meet Ben Rogers' gloves and is run out ..
