LLECHRYD CRUISE TO A WIN

Pembroke County Cricket

Division 2

An impressive spell of bowling from Llechryd veteran Peter Betterley helped steer his team to a comfortable win over Llanrhian at the Castell Malgwyn fields.

Betterley ripped through the visitors middle order and took 4-19 and he was well supported by another former Cardigan all rounder in Leighton O Connor who took three wickets.

Batting on a greenish wicket the hosts made steady progress through Ollie Roberts who built a patient innings of 51 before he was caught plumb in front of the sticks and he found a useful ally in Llewellyn Ladd who was unbeaten on 34 and captain Andrew Davies chipped in with 18 runs late on to push the hosts on to 152-6 and a score that looked achievable until Betterley and co let rip.

Mathew Bennet with 2-39 and Dafydd Williams with 2-36 were the best of the Llanrhian bowlers.

Llanrhian who were missing a few key batsmen were always struggling and although Paul Lewis with 27 and Ben Jones with the same score batted superbly they ran out of partners and the visitors were all out for 73.

 

 

Division 4

Llechryd seconds fell to a heavy defeat at

Narberth despite a splendid knock from all rounder Andrew Fletcher who top scored with 65. The visitors made a total of 148 for 9 with Jack Davies (26) the only other player to make runs as Rhodri Dyer with 4-27 and Nick Evans 2-28 sent the wickets tumbling.

In reply Narberth coasted to victory with Chris Spratt carrying his bat for a total of 85 and Huw Simpkins making 34 not out.

Prolific Crymych batsman Richard Thorne was the toast of his team mates on Saturday after he scored 165 not out against Saundersfoot 2nds. His superb effort helped steer his team to a grand total of 275 for 5 with Alan Luke another to find some early season form and he hit 45.

All rounder Luke also impressed with the ball in hand and took three wickets as did Vernon Beynon and the seasiders were skittled out for 128.