Bowling blitz sees Park stay top
Published Date:
19 August 2008
Crowhurst Park produced a splendid bowling performance to retain their lead in the East Sussex Cricket League.
Park bowled opponents Ditchling out for just 47 in reply to their own score of 144 with Richard Coleman claiming 4-8 from 12 overs and Victor Walcott 3-17.
The top dogs remain 20 points clear after second-placed Iden saw off bottom-of-the-table Tunbridge Wells Borderers.
David (108) and Michael White (98) compiled a second wicket partnership of 210 as Iden scored 274-3 before dismissing TWB for 210.
The top two will meet in a match which will go a long way to determining the destination of the Division One title on Saturday.
Rye slipped to third-from-bottom with three games remaining following a three-wicket defeat against third-placed Ringmer.
Imtiaz Hossein struck 86 as Rye scored 144 and they reduced the opposition to 68-6 in reply only for Ringmer to dig in and reach their target.
Battle are third in Division Two after winding up seven runs short of winning and one wicket away from losing a thriller against Newick.
Mike Gedye took 6-80 as Newick were all out for 223 and Battle ended their reply on 217-9.
Robertsbridge lost to Newhaven by 117 runs after being bowled out for 84 and Herstmonceux went down by four wickets against Pevensey.
Pett consolidated second place in Division Three with a comfortable 86-run success away to Bells Yew Green.
Harry O'Brien was 69 not out as Pett totalled 241 before bowling out their hosts for 155 with Fred Williams, Tim Hambridge and Ben Linklater all taking three wickets.
Standings (all played 15 matches) - Division 1: Crowhurst Park 333pts, Iden 313, Ringmer 296, Barcombe 268, Willingdon 268, Rottingdean 252, Ditchling 251, Rye 250, Fletching 242, Tunbridge Wells Borderers 166.
Division 2: Heathfield Park 331, Buxted Park 295, Battle 294, Newhaven 293, Pevensey 267, Newick 255, Eastbourne III 247, Robertsbridge 236, St Peter's 234, Herstmonceux 188.
Division 3 (top four): Polegate & Stone Cross 359, Pett 338, Hailsham 301, Crowborough 298.
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