Sparsholt CC 1st XI delivered a confident batting display before their Southern Premier Cricket League Division 2 fixture against Liphook & Ripsley CC 1st XI was abandoned at Ripsley Park on Saturday, May 2.
After Liphook & Ripsley won the toss and chose to field, Sparsholt built steadily - captain Berzins led from the front with a composed 45, while Gurney kept the scoreboard moving with a brisk 29. The middle order then seized control as 15-year-old McEwan, pictured, struck an impressive 46, including three 6’s, supported superbly by wicketkeeper Berrill, who remained unbeaten on 41.
Late contributions from Callum Doran ensured Sparsholt closed on an imposing 273 for 6 from 46.1 overs. However, with no play possible in the second innings, the match was abandoned, leaving both sides to settle for no result despite Sparsholt’s dominant effort with the bat.
Sparsholt CC 2nd XI’s Hampshire Cricket League Division 4F clash against Old Tauntonians & Romsey CC 3rd XI was also abandoned despite a strong bowling performance from the hosts at Norman Edwards Cricket Ground - Sparsholt dismissed Old Tauntonians & Romsey for 144 in 34.3 overs. Goddard and Tucker led the attack with three wickets apiece, while Parsons and Druce claimed two each.
Sparsholt CC 3rd XI made an encouraging start in their Division 5C match against St Cross Symondians CC 6th XI and bowled the visitors out for 102, with Goodman taking four wickets and Lockyer claiming three. In reply, Sparsholt reached 42 for 2, led by an unbeaten 21 from David Coulthard, before play was called off.
All teams hope the weather is more favourable for the midweek home game on Wednesday and the next League games on Saturday, May 9.
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