Waterlooville cruised to a 121-run win over newly promoted Alton II to move third in British Gas Southern League Division 3.
In-form Tasmanian James Hortle (56) featured in a century stand for the third-wicket with Tim Jackson (61) as Ville posted 232 (Lee Partner 5-23). Then 18-year old Finlay Rockett stifled any Alton ambitions with four wickets with his out-swing bowling. Sam Hillman took 3-17 as the Brewers were bowled out for 111.
“They are both proving important players,” said Ville captain Max Goddard. “James is a real asset. His scores have all been in the 40s and 50s and I am convinced an even bigger one is just around the corner. Finlay is a great prospect, having come up from the second team this season. I have to be happy with four wins out of five games.”
Martin Lee believes Purbrook are starting to find their feet back in SPL3 following a 124-run win over basement boys Hursley Park, who have lost all five games.
“Early in the season we were having to chop and change three or four players every game,” said the skipper. “The last couple of weeks that hasn’t been the case. It was nice to get the job done and I am more than confident we can hold our own in this league.”
Batting first, Lee (55) and Jon Moller gave Purbrook a firm foundation by putting on more than 100 for the second wicket. Sean Figgins (40 not out) added further impetus before Purbrook closed on 240-6.
Only Paul Marks (20) and Nic Turner (20) made much of a fight of it as Hursley fell away to 116 all out, with off-spinner Burger Nel taking 3-30 and top County 1 wicket taker Aaron Dean and Matt McGlinchey two each. Hursley only got into treble figures on account of the 30 wides Purbrook sent down.
Fair Oak plunged to 43-6 after being sent into bat at Privett Park, where Gregor Mckenzie (36) and Max Watson (22) eventually gave their 117 total a competitive edge. Bay House student Jacob Harris (3-14) broke off his GCSE studies with a best-yet return for Gosport Borough.
Tom Larner (52) and Lee Harrop (29) powered Borough’s reply to 74-0 before Andy Sturman (3-7) and Charlie Gwynn (2-7) send wickets tumbling. Gosport won by four wickets.
In-form Tasmanian James Hortle (56) featured in a century stand for the third-wicket with Tim Jackson (61) as Ville posted 232 (Lee Partner 5-23). Then 18-year old Finlay Rockett stifled any Alton ambitions with four wickets with his out-swing bowling. Sam Hillman took 3-17 as the Brewers were bowled out for 111.
“They are both proving important players,” said Ville captain Max Goddard. “James is a real asset. His scores have all been in the 40s and 50s and I am convinced an even bigger one is just around the corner. Finlay is a great prospect, having come up from the second team this season. I have to be happy with four wins out of five games.”
Martin Lee believes Purbrook are starting to find their feet back in SPL3 following a 124-run win over basement boys Hursley Park, who have lost all five games.
“Early in the season we were having to chop and change three or four players every game,” said the skipper. “The last couple of weeks that hasn’t been the case. It was nice to get the job done and I am more than confident we can hold our own in this league.”
Batting first, Lee (55) and Jon Moller gave Purbrook a firm foundation by putting on more than 100 for the second wicket. Sean Figgins (40 not out) added further impetus before Purbrook closed on 240-6.
Only Paul Marks (20) and Nic Turner (20) made much of a fight of it as Hursley fell away to 116 all out, with off-spinner Burger Nel taking 3-30 and top County 1 wicket taker Aaron Dean and Matt McGlinchey two each. Hursley only got into treble figures on account of the 30 wides Purbrook sent down.
Fair Oak plunged to 43-6 after being sent into bat at Privett Park, where Gregor Mckenzie (36) and Max Watson (22) eventually gave their 117 total a competitive edge. Bay House student Jacob Harris (3-14) broke off his GCSE studies with a best-yet return for Gosport Borough.
Tom Larner (52) and Lee Harrop (29) powered Borough’s reply to 74-0 before Andy Sturman (3-7) and Charlie Gwynn (2-7) send wickets tumbling. Gosport won by four wickets.
