Barry Goodman got his bowling sat-nav fixed in a nearby Halford's and proceeded to slay the Welsh dragons with a 4-37 return.
Hampshire Seniors are set for a winner-take-all shoot-out with Somerset at Hursley Park next Tuesday afternoon to see who wins the National Over-60s South Group and proceeds to the final against either Lancashire or Warwickshire.
Beaten by Essex last month, but subsequently victorious against Hertfordshire, the Seniors moved into second place in the six-county group with a resounding nine-wicket win over Wales.
Now everything hinges on the outcome against Somerset, who have won both their matches and had two weather abandoned.
Inserted on a bright but blustery afternoon at The Quarters, Wales struggled against the accuracy of the Hampshire opening bowlers, led by the miserly Paultons' all-rounder Steve Mitchell, who conceded only 13 runs off his nine overs.
Hampshire exerted a stranglehold that saw the visitors limp to 50 at drinks. Efforts to break the shackles were led by Michael Lloyd (52) but, with wickets falling regularly, Wales rarely exceeded three runs an over.
Baker's victims
Rowledge left-armer Chris Yates (3-29) and Barry Goodman (4-37), in particular, hurt the visitors and despite some enthusiastic hitting, the final total of 146-8 was clearly well below par.
Goodman struggled to locate his radar initially, but once he rearranged Lloyd’s stumps there was no holding the Hook & Newnham Basics ace. Goodman became Goldman in president John Rickard’s eyes.
Once again, the bowlers were well supported by some excellent ground fielding and with former Saints midfielder Graham Baker snaffling three victims behind the stumps. Hampshire looked competent and organised.
Neil Trestrail and Andre Manders started in the same mode as they finished against Hertfordshire last week, moving briskly to 29 before a misjudgement gifted Wales a run out and sent the Lymington batsman trudging back to the pavilion.
Skipper Geoff Beale joined Manders and, with no alarms, took the hosts to 50 in 11 overs and 100 in 20. The partnership of 121 was broken as Manders (71*) pulled a muscle and retired, leaving Beale (49*) to hit a four to win the game and secure an extra bonus point.
Beaten by Essex last month, but subsequently victorious against Hertfordshire, the Seniors moved into second place in the six-county group with a resounding nine-wicket win over Wales.
Now everything hinges on the outcome against Somerset, who have won both their matches and had two weather abandoned.
Inserted on a bright but blustery afternoon at The Quarters, Wales struggled against the accuracy of the Hampshire opening bowlers, led by the miserly Paultons' all-rounder Steve Mitchell, who conceded only 13 runs off his nine overs.
Hampshire exerted a stranglehold that saw the visitors limp to 50 at drinks. Efforts to break the shackles were led by Michael Lloyd (52) but, with wickets falling regularly, Wales rarely exceeded three runs an over.
Baker's victims
Rowledge left-armer Chris Yates (3-29) and Barry Goodman (4-37), in particular, hurt the visitors and despite some enthusiastic hitting, the final total of 146-8 was clearly well below par.
Goodman struggled to locate his radar initially, but once he rearranged Lloyd’s stumps there was no holding the Hook & Newnham Basics ace. Goodman became Goldman in president John Rickard’s eyes.
Once again, the bowlers were well supported by some excellent ground fielding and with former Saints midfielder Graham Baker snaffling three victims behind the stumps. Hampshire looked competent and organised.
Neil Trestrail and Andre Manders started in the same mode as they finished against Hertfordshire last week, moving briskly to 29 before a misjudgement gifted Wales a run out and sent the Lymington batsman trudging back to the pavilion.
Skipper Geoff Beale joined Manders and, with no alarms, took the hosts to 50 in 11 overs and 100 in 20. The partnership of 121 was broken as Manders (71*) pulled a muscle and retired, leaving Beale (49*) to hit a four to win the game and secure an extra bonus point.
