Andrew Galliers in full cry (The News)
Andrew Galliers struck a century as Havant 2nds thrashed their South Wilts counterparts by 197 runs to move into second place in Southern Premier Division 3.
Eighteen years after scoring his first SPL ton - for United Services Portsmouth - the opener hit 104 as Havant rattled up 327-4 off 50 overs.
Galliers, a National League penalty corner specialist in his Havant hockey playing days, put on 168 for the first wicket with teenager Ben Feeney (55), who the previous weekend was playing for the Hampshire Academy against Havant. Simon Loat (69 not out) and Freddie Gadd (32 off 17 balls) then added 50 for the third wicket.
In reply, Ali Gardner and Henry Pelling-Smith both took 2-19 off six overs as South Wilts nosedived to 38-4. Teenage spin duo Matty Hayward (2-23) and Gadd (2-26) joined in the fun as South Wilts were bowled out for 130, Nick Partridge top scorer with 32 not out.
Eighteen years after scoring his first SPL ton - for United Services Portsmouth - the opener hit 104 as Havant rattled up 327-4 off 50 overs.
Galliers, a National League penalty corner specialist in his Havant hockey playing days, put on 168 for the first wicket with teenager Ben Feeney (55), who the previous weekend was playing for the Hampshire Academy against Havant. Simon Loat (69 not out) and Freddie Gadd (32 off 17 balls) then added 50 for the third wicket.
In reply, Ali Gardner and Henry Pelling-Smith both took 2-19 off six overs as South Wilts nosedived to 38-4. Teenage spin duo Matty Hayward (2-23) and Gadd (2-26) joined in the fun as South Wilts were bowled out for 130, Nick Partridge top scorer with 32 not out.
Tony Richman [Tim Rogers]
A new-ball spell of 3-35 by Oli Green had Paultons floundering at 30-5 against Parley, but a remarkable recovery, initiated by teenager Liam Longland and then strengthened by Tony Richman and Jordie Smith led to the visitors posting a winning 235-9.
Longland (32) held the Paultons innings together before Richman, with a six and eight fours in a crucial 75, teamed up with Smith (45) to add 98.
A second wicket partnership of 91 in good time between Tom Jacques (59 from 68 balls) and Sam Collins (23) set up an excellent opportunity for Parley to succeed in the chase. However on a decent West Parley track five wickets were lost for the addition of just 49 runs. Then Ollie Green (40) and Chris Williams (18) added 55 before the final four wickets fell for 12 runs. Parley all out for 224 in 47.3 overs and a loss by 11 runs (for the second week running).
Longland (32) held the Paultons innings together before Richman, with a six and eight fours in a crucial 75, teamed up with Smith (45) to add 98.
A second wicket partnership of 91 in good time between Tom Jacques (59 from 68 balls) and Sam Collins (23) set up an excellent opportunity for Parley to succeed in the chase. However on a decent West Parley track five wickets were lost for the addition of just 49 runs. Then Ollie Green (40) and Chris Williams (18) added 55 before the final four wickets fell for 12 runs. Parley all out for 224 in 47.3 overs and a loss by 11 runs (for the second week running).
