Senior Results - 20.7.13

1st XI v Hastings & St Leonards Priory (Home):
A fresh breeze meant that the weather was far more comfortable for the players although the pitch looked understandably dry. Worthing won the toss and elected to bat but were soon, perhaps predictably 11 for 3. Matt Machan (41) and Michael Gould (32) steadied the ship, plus contributions from Ian Gooding (33) and Luke Vinter (16) got Worthing to a potentially competitive 166 all out.

Hastings reached their target after 46 overs with the loss of 7 wickets as Benn Challen too 3 for 60, Vinter 2 for 36 and a wicket each for Malcolm Lake and Harry Dunn.  Worthing remain bottom, buit the tightness of the league means that they are just a couple of wins from mid-table security.

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2nd XI v Glynde & Beddingham (Away):
A comfortable 7 wicket win at the picturesque Glynde & Beddingham ground east of Lewes. The hosts won the toss and elected to bat but were rolled for just 152. Jamie Piper was the pick of the bowlers in claiming 4 for 37, but all those who bowled took victims as Martyn Swift pouched 3 for 36. Gary Tester 2 for 53 and Nick Gunning 1 for 17.

The chase was complete in the 27th over with all those who batted making a score. Tim Dunn (36), Luke Barnes (22) and Tester (52) with Stuart Carter (20 not out) and skipper Tom Lund (10 not out) seeing the side over the line.

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3rd XI v Eastergate (Home):
Paul Westlake won the toss and elected to bat, but a few dubious decisions saw the home side manage just 171 all out. Josh Goldsmith hit a powerful half-century and many got a start but failed to go on when seemingly well set.

The reply achieved its goal for the loss of 5 wickets with Shane Felton (3 for 55) and Kevin Punter (2 for 25) claiming all the wickets between them. Worthing dropped into the relegation zone with a free week next Saturday.

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4th XI v St Andrews (Burgess Hill) (Away):
Availability was an issue this week leading to the club being forced to scratch the 4th XI game so if you want regular cricket all you have to do is be available!