Teenage left-hander Matt Falconer (pictured) celebrated his maiden competitive century as South Wilts seconds pulled off a potentially important 27-run win over Gosport Borogh at Bemerton.
After the previous week's 280-run mauling at Langley Manor, it was essential Rob Pittman's side got an early Premier Division 3 win under their belts - and Falconer's hundred ensured they did just that.
The 16-year old, about to sit his GCSE's at Stonehenge School, struck an unbeaten 108, including ten boundaries, and shared an 86-run stand wth Henry Smith (34) as South Wilts built a strong platform.
Another useful 48-run partnership with Owain Phillips (21) plus handy contributions from the Pitman brothers pointed South Wilts to 229-5.
Nick Partridge (3-43) struck two early blows to put Gosport Borough firmly on the back foot.
Viv Richards (64) kept Gosport in the picture, but his dismissal at 144-6 - caught by Falconer- effectively ended any hopes they had.
Greg Kitchin (33) and Scott Taylor (26 not out) got additional batting bonus points on the board before the visitors closed at 202-9.
After the previous week's 280-run mauling at Langley Manor, it was essential Rob Pittman's side got an early Premier Division 3 win under their belts - and Falconer's hundred ensured they did just that.
The 16-year old, about to sit his GCSE's at Stonehenge School, struck an unbeaten 108, including ten boundaries, and shared an 86-run stand wth Henry Smith (34) as South Wilts built a strong platform.
Another useful 48-run partnership with Owain Phillips (21) plus handy contributions from the Pitman brothers pointed South Wilts to 229-5.
Nick Partridge (3-43) struck two early blows to put Gosport Borough firmly on the back foot.
Viv Richards (64) kept Gosport in the picture, but his dismissal at 144-6 - caught by Falconer- effectively ended any hopes they had.
Greg Kitchin (33) and Scott Taylor (26 not out) got additional batting bonus points on the board before the visitors closed at 202-9.