Hampshire Academy opener Tom Prest hit a century on debut but was unable to save Bashley (Rydal) from a 79-run defeat by powerful Bath in the ECB Royal London national club championship second round at Northern Parade.
Prest hit three sixes and ten fours in his 103 as Bashley mounted a decent attempt to chase Bath's imposing 309-7 off 40 overs. Jacob Gordon (33) and Harry Fisher (29) helped Bash to 103-1 after which Michael Porter and Sam Stroud each made 20. Bashley closed at 230 all out, Basingstoke's former South African seamer Brad Porteous taking 3-31.
Somerset prospect Ben Wells, who is studying physics at Exeter University, hit an unbeaten 139 for Bath, who were 23-3 at one stage. Mitch Wilson took 3-65.
Burridge are also out after an eight-wicket defeat by Weybridge, who ousted Havant in round one. Will Donald (52) top scored for Burridge, whose 162 all out was overhauled, Joshua Van Heerden following his century against Havant with an unbeaten 61. Van Heerden plays first class cricket for Eastern Province in South Africa, which does beg the question why overseas professionals are allowed to play in the UK's recreational club competition, essentially for weekend club cricketers.
Prest hit three sixes and ten fours in his 103 as Bashley mounted a decent attempt to chase Bath's imposing 309-7 off 40 overs. Jacob Gordon (33) and Harry Fisher (29) helped Bash to 103-1 after which Michael Porter and Sam Stroud each made 20. Bashley closed at 230 all out, Basingstoke's former South African seamer Brad Porteous taking 3-31.
Somerset prospect Ben Wells, who is studying physics at Exeter University, hit an unbeaten 139 for Bath, who were 23-3 at one stage. Mitch Wilson took 3-65.
Burridge are also out after an eight-wicket defeat by Weybridge, who ousted Havant in round one. Will Donald (52) top scored for Burridge, whose 162 all out was overhauled, Joshua Van Heerden following his century against Havant with an unbeaten 61. Van Heerden plays first class cricket for Eastern Province in South Africa, which does beg the question why overseas professionals are allowed to play in the UK's recreational club competition, essentially for weekend club cricketers.
