Paultons are enjoying their best Southern Electric Premier Division 2 starts for some time.
Second in the log behind undefeated Portsmouth, Paultons chase a fourth win in five matches against Hursley Park, who have lost three times.
Such is the competition for places, Rob O’Brien – a near automatic choice in recent seasons – loses his place to the returning Eric Linge at The Quarters.
Paultons: Richman, Robinson, Wateridge, Hall, Linge, Collins, Feltham, Murrell, Lamb, Pike, Denney.
Fawley, who saw their unbeaten start shattered with a thumping seven-wicket defeat by Portsmouth last week, have bolstered their batting armoury by including Paul Marks at struggling Hambledon.
The former Winchester KS opener replaces the holidaying Elliott Earl as Fawley look to rebuild confidence after being skittled for 79 by Portsmouth.
Hambledon have a change of captain, with one-time Andover left-hander Rob Atkins taking the reins from former Hampshire left-arm spinner Ian Turner.
Fawley: Gates, Marks, K Earl, Parratt, Leach, Royan, C Earl, Woolgar, Smith, Godden, Kruger.
Craig Renders looks to build on his impressive 14-wicket haul when he leads his inconsistent Langley Manor side against unbeaten leaders Portsmouth at St Helen’s, Southsea.
The Manor captain celebrated his second significant haul of the season when he took 5-34 in last week’s win over Hursley Park.
He took a league best 7-28 against Sparsholt on the opening day of the season.
Sparsholt aim to build on their much needed four-wicket win over Bashley (Rydal) when they visit Winchester rivals Tichborne Park.
Skipper Will Allam remains sidelined for Tichborne after nasal surgery, but influential all-rounder brother Tom could return after injury.
Sparsholt: Worth, Ruffelll, Foster, Haworth, Gough, Vokes, N Doubell, M Doubell, Pickering, Dilley, Ballands.
The Ridley brothers, Chris and Simon, could be in the same Bashley (Rydal) II side to host Old Tauntonians & Romsey at the BCG.
Chris Ridley has joined the so far winless New Forest club and scored an unbeaten 82 for Bashley thirds on debut last weekend.
Newly promoted, Bashley II are anchored to the SPL2 basement.
Division 3 leaders Trojans receive Basingstoke & North Hants II, while second placed Waterlooville entertain Havant II in what could be a testing derby. Lymington seconds go to Alton.
Lymington II: Kelly, Edwards, Cooke, Sutherland, Layman, Jennings, Moors C, Trestrail, Molloy, Robertson, Gregory.
Second in the log behind undefeated Portsmouth, Paultons chase a fourth win in five matches against Hursley Park, who have lost three times.
Such is the competition for places, Rob O’Brien – a near automatic choice in recent seasons – loses his place to the returning Eric Linge at The Quarters.
Paultons: Richman, Robinson, Wateridge, Hall, Linge, Collins, Feltham, Murrell, Lamb, Pike, Denney.
Fawley, who saw their unbeaten start shattered with a thumping seven-wicket defeat by Portsmouth last week, have bolstered their batting armoury by including Paul Marks at struggling Hambledon.
The former Winchester KS opener replaces the holidaying Elliott Earl as Fawley look to rebuild confidence after being skittled for 79 by Portsmouth.
Hambledon have a change of captain, with one-time Andover left-hander Rob Atkins taking the reins from former Hampshire left-arm spinner Ian Turner.
Fawley: Gates, Marks, K Earl, Parratt, Leach, Royan, C Earl, Woolgar, Smith, Godden, Kruger.
Craig Renders looks to build on his impressive 14-wicket haul when he leads his inconsistent Langley Manor side against unbeaten leaders Portsmouth at St Helen’s, Southsea.
The Manor captain celebrated his second significant haul of the season when he took 5-34 in last week’s win over Hursley Park.
He took a league best 7-28 against Sparsholt on the opening day of the season.
Sparsholt aim to build on their much needed four-wicket win over Bashley (Rydal) when they visit Winchester rivals Tichborne Park.
Skipper Will Allam remains sidelined for Tichborne after nasal surgery, but influential all-rounder brother Tom could return after injury.
Sparsholt: Worth, Ruffelll, Foster, Haworth, Gough, Vokes, N Doubell, M Doubell, Pickering, Dilley, Ballands.
The Ridley brothers, Chris and Simon, could be in the same Bashley (Rydal) II side to host Old Tauntonians & Romsey at the BCG.
Chris Ridley has joined the so far winless New Forest club and scored an unbeaten 82 for Bashley thirds on debut last weekend.
Newly promoted, Bashley II are anchored to the SPL2 basement.
Division 3 leaders Trojans receive Basingstoke & North Hants II, while second placed Waterlooville entertain Havant II in what could be a testing derby. Lymington seconds go to Alton.
Lymington II: Kelly, Edwards, Cooke, Sutherland, Layman, Jennings, Moors C, Trestrail, Molloy, Robertson, Gregory.