Bridgnorth CC 1st XI v Whitchurch (Away)
Bridgnorth 1st XI (215-8) beat Whitchurch (214-7) by 2 wickets
Batting: M. Martin 43, J. Francis 36*, J. Whitney 33, G. Mumford 30.
Bowling: J. Whitney 3-65, S. Whitney 1-30, T. Weaver 1-39, A. Leather 1-63.
Bridgnorth 1st XI gained a hard-fought win away at Shropshire-rivals Whitchurch on Saturday.
The home side elected to bat first on a typically true wicket and recovered from 43-3 to post a challenging 214-7 from their 55 overs, with U21 county Richard Oliver unbeaten on 117.
Bridgnorth's bowlers received excellent support from their fielders as Jono Whitney, Andy Leather, Sam Whitney and Tom Weaver gained reward for their efforts.
In reply Bridgnorth lost both of their openers cheaply, but Dave Exall came in with 27, Jono Whitney 33 and Matt Martin 43, all of which involved good partnerships, but each player also lost their wicket at vital stages.
Gaz Mumford settled the nerves by scoring 30, but it was Jason Francis' 36 not out that steered the visitors to a two wicket victory with an over to spare.
Bridgnorth CC 1st XI v Coventry & N.W. (Home)
Bridgnorth 1st XI (96) lost to Coventry (97-3) by 7 wickets
Batting: D. Bannister 28.
Bowling: J. Shaw 2-28.
Bridgnorth's second string were trounced by seven wickets over the weekend as their season continued to misfire.
Facing a Coventry side determined to get back in to the premier division, the home side were invited to bat first. Bridgnorth were soon hussled out of the game posting a score of 96, with Dave Bannister being the only player to pose any real threat scoring 28.
In reply Tom Groensvald blazed a quick fire 36 to set up victory inside 20 overs. Leg spinner Jimmy Shaw provided a bright spot with a haul of 2-28.
