Claverham 1st XI (207-8) v Midsomer Norton 1st XI (172)

Claverham won by 35 runs

Midsomer Norton travelled to Claverham last Saturday. Captain Potter won the toss and elected to bowl first. The visitors struggled to make an early breakthrough, despite bowling well. Hampshire was the pick of the seamers, his ten overs were rewarded with four wickets. Leg spinner, Nick Cox, claimed three wickets and overseas player, Bhondekar, the other wicket, as the home side finished their innings on 207–8.

In reply, Norton started positively. Lear and Clifton took the bowling on and the scoreboard rattled along during the power play overs. After Clifton was removed, Norton were unable to put together any serious partnerships. Vice-Captain Lear continued his excellent start to the season to top score with 55. The innings ended 35 runs short of the target and Norton will be looking to kick-start their season at home to Twyford House this Saturday. The match starts at 1 p.m.

This Saturday, the Second XI play the reverse of the First XI fixture, travelling to Twyford House for a 1.30 p.m. start. The Second XI will be hoping to bounce back from their first defeat of the season at home to Shirehampton last weekend. The Third XI have a home fixture against Harptree. This match starts at 1.30 p.m.

The Sunday side’s away fixture at Backwell Flax Bourton starts at 2 p.m.

Report by Charlie Matthews