Senior Results 16.8.14

1st XI v Ifield (Home):
This should have been a comfortable win for Benn Challen's men, but a last wicket partnership of 58 along with the now mandatory Worthing batting collapse made this a nervy affair. Having won the toss and stuck Ifield in on a dry wicket Worthing had the visitors 58 for 9, but they managed to get to 116 with Corey Altis claiming 4 for 19, John Glover 2 for 20 and Will Fazakerley 2 for 12.

In reply it was Matt Green with a half century who made the main contribution until the 8th wicket partnership of Fazakerley (12 not out) and Gareth Challen (16 not out) saw Worthing over the line to give the hosts a win by 3 wickets.

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2nd XI v Ifield (Away):
Tom Lund's side travelled up to Ifield in a must win to stay in the promotion race. Lund opted to bowl first with the hosts finishing on 160 for 8 with Shane Felton taking 2 for 36, Paul Westlake 2 for 33 and Nick Gunning 2 for 26.

The reply lasted just over 41 overs and saw Worthing reach their target for the loss of just four wickets. Gary Tester smashed 53  before having to go to work(!) and he was ably supported by Kevin Punter (31), Tom Lund (30 not out) and Brad Lewis (20).

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3rd XI v Himani (Away):
Worthing travelled to the home of Himani, which is always a pleasure as the hosts' insistence regarding umpires for each innings makes for some interesting decisions. Having stuck the hosts in they amassed 229 for 9 with just one LBW right at the death of the innings. Joe Westlake claimed 5 for 31 and Dan Stuart 2 for 19.

The reply achieved 152 with plenty getting starts without going on to make a really significant contribution. Westlake starred with the bat too, making 31 not out. Skipper Tim Dunn scored 25, Stuart 23, Andy Culver 21 and Spinhar Shinwari 16 but they fell well short.

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4th XI v Portslade (Home):
Having won the toss Glenn Harris decided to chase whatever Portslade accumulated. They made 146 for 8 from their 40 overs with Greg Harris taking 3 for 47 and Robson Piper 2 for 23.

The chase required just 35 overs as skipper Harris smashed 59 with support from Lloyd Osland (22). Worthing remained solidly in the promotion places.

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