Ventnor captain Chris Russell [Wolverhampton Star]
BOURNEMOUTH skipper Chris Park admitted his side were “blown away” by the opening spell of Ventnor’s Chris Russell.
Lions saw their Southern League Division One title challenge rocked by the Isle of Wight paceman, who ripped out their top order as the visitors suffered a 105-run setback at Steephill.
Former Worcestershire bowler Russell took to 31 his tally of league wickets for the campaign with match-winning figures of five for 23.
The Chapel Gate outfit were bowled out for a miserly 117 chasing 223 for victory, writes the Bournemouth Echo's Dan Rose.
Park said: “The first four or five overs from Chris Russell just blew us away.
“He bowled with good pace and got rid of my brother Nick and Luke Webb, who are two key batsmen for us, with some absolute snorters.
“Fair play to him and they deserved to win. He was match-changing. We felt like we were right in the game and, within six or seven overs, we were up against it.
“After that, it was a case of our middle order, who hadn’t batted recently, and the lower order, who hadn’t batted for a long time, not being able to get near any bonus points.”
Neil Westhorpe (56) and opener Harry Dye (44) top scored for Ventnor, whose 222 set the platform for a third successive win – one which has propelled them to fourth place in the SPL1 log.
Russell’s early demolition job ensured Lions would never get anywhere near their victory target.
He sent Bournemouth’s first four batsmen back to the shed with only 36 on the board, leaving Lions’ lower and middle order unable to pick up the pieces.
Clutterbuck (24), who had earlier taken 4-38 with his left-arm spin, did his best to offer some resistance and top score at number nine before Bournemouth were dismissed in just more than 33 overs.
Lions’ defeat, their third of the season, was made worse by promotion rivals Sarisbury Athletic cruising to a nine-wicket win over slip sliding Calmore Sports.
Bournemouth have to visit Allotment Road on Saturday week (August 18) for a match which will have considerable significance on the title race.
Sarisbury thrashed defending champions Calmore, who sank to 86-8 (Sam Moss 32) before late order pair Ben Perry (25) and Liam Newton (22) lifted spirits and the score to 142-9.
Promising left-arm spinner Sam Hill took 3-25 for Salisbury, who raced home in 21 overs, Ricky Rawlins (70 not out) and Sam Floyd (45) sharing a 119-run opening stand.
Lions saw their Southern League Division One title challenge rocked by the Isle of Wight paceman, who ripped out their top order as the visitors suffered a 105-run setback at Steephill.
Former Worcestershire bowler Russell took to 31 his tally of league wickets for the campaign with match-winning figures of five for 23.
The Chapel Gate outfit were bowled out for a miserly 117 chasing 223 for victory, writes the Bournemouth Echo's Dan Rose.
Park said: “The first four or five overs from Chris Russell just blew us away.
“He bowled with good pace and got rid of my brother Nick and Luke Webb, who are two key batsmen for us, with some absolute snorters.
“Fair play to him and they deserved to win. He was match-changing. We felt like we were right in the game and, within six or seven overs, we were up against it.
“After that, it was a case of our middle order, who hadn’t batted recently, and the lower order, who hadn’t batted for a long time, not being able to get near any bonus points.”
Neil Westhorpe (56) and opener Harry Dye (44) top scored for Ventnor, whose 222 set the platform for a third successive win – one which has propelled them to fourth place in the SPL1 log.
Russell’s early demolition job ensured Lions would never get anywhere near their victory target.
He sent Bournemouth’s first four batsmen back to the shed with only 36 on the board, leaving Lions’ lower and middle order unable to pick up the pieces.
Clutterbuck (24), who had earlier taken 4-38 with his left-arm spin, did his best to offer some resistance and top score at number nine before Bournemouth were dismissed in just more than 33 overs.
Lions’ defeat, their third of the season, was made worse by promotion rivals Sarisbury Athletic cruising to a nine-wicket win over slip sliding Calmore Sports.
Bournemouth have to visit Allotment Road on Saturday week (August 18) for a match which will have considerable significance on the title race.
Sarisbury thrashed defending champions Calmore, who sank to 86-8 (Sam Moss 32) before late order pair Ben Perry (25) and Liam Newton (22) lifted spirits and the score to 142-9.
Promising left-arm spinner Sam Hill took 3-25 for Salisbury, who raced home in 21 overs, Ricky Rawlins (70 not out) and Sam Floyd (45) sharing a 119-run opening stand.
