Sunday 12 August 2012

Swansea hit the front


Swansea have hit the front with just two matches left in Division One of the Thomas Carroll South Wales Cricket Association thanks to a routine four wicket win over doomed Pontaradwe.
Pontardawe, who will be playing Division Two cricket next season, set a target of 151 with Rhodri Davies the best with the bat knocking 42. Josh Tobin and Ed Smith were the most economical in attack capturing 3-15 and 2-20 respectively.
The St Helens side easily chased down the runs for the loss of six wickets, 153-6, with Smith hitting 36 and Gareth Hayden finishing unbeaten on 34.
It was a very good day for Swansea and their chances of making a swift return to the Premier League after title rivals Dafen and Ynystawe both suffered defeats
Dafen’s chances of retaining their title suffered a hammer blow when they were convincingly beaten by 94 runs at home by Tata Steel.
The Port Talbot outfit batted first carding 201-7 with Scott Jones top scoring with 54, while Ryan Owen knocked 36 and Kevin Bartle chipped in with 33. Phil George was the best with the ball for the hosts taking 3-49.
The former leaders in reply were skittled for 107 after a superb bowling display from brothers David Jones, 4-32, and Michael Jones, 3-44.
Meanwhile, Maesteg Celtic put the final nail in Llangennech’s hopes of avoiding relegation, with Celtic holding out for a draw.
Llangennch batted first and set a target of 158-9, James Taube was the best with the bat knocking 40, while Michael Lloyd contributed a useful 23. Lee Hicks and Lewis Jenkins were the most potent in attack picking up three wickets apiece.
Celtic in reply would not buckle under the pressure from the desperate Llangennech bowlers finishing on 134-9, Gareth Hopkins top scored with 33 while Roger Barnes hit 27.
Elsewhere, Ynystawe’s title challenge looks to be over as they faltered going down to a seven wicket home defeat to Neath, while Gowerton drew with Clydach in a tightly fought contest.

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