Despite being without a large number of regular first team players Timsbury romped to a convincing 10-wicket win away to Clevedon seconds in the Bristol and District League Division 1.The home side were dismissed for 86 and acting captain Mark Sage and Greg Passingham guided Timsbury to victory in 18.2 overs. Sage ended 42 not out and Passingham was unbeaten on 33.
Earlier the visiting spinners had set up the win. Martin Richards recorded the impressive figures of 4-6 in 4.1 overs, Jon Strand took 2-16 and Sam Hoddinott 2-24.
Timsbury’s second eleven found it tough going at home to Bristol Aces and were beaten by eight wickets in the Bristol and District League Division 5. In a rain affected match Timsbury totalled 100-8 in their 33 overs with the main contributors George Webb (21), acting skipper Adam Workman (20) and Neil Hulford (20). The visitors raced to victory with Anas Ashfaq undefeated on 39 as the Aces reached their target in 15.5 overs.
Malcolm Tucker