Batting first, Portsmouth got off to a flyer, led by openers Wyatt (34) and Palmer-Goddard (21). ‘Field then fought back superbly with four wickets in quick succession (including Wyatt bowled brilliantly through the gate by Will), only for the last pair, talented youngster Kooner-Evans and wily veteran Rick Marston, with some intelligent batting and aided by a couple of fielding lapses, to push the Pompey total to a tough-but-chasable 132.
In reply, Petersfield got off to the worst possible start, losing Alex and Shaun early on. Will (38) looked in great nick, and Gabe (26) and Ben T (16), playing only their second and debut senior indoor games respectively, batted bravely to get ‘Field close – but, sadly, not quite close enough. It was a great effort by the youngsters, though.
So Portsmouth remain something of a jinx side for the Red Rose, who will be hoping for a change of fortune against Waterlooville B on November 9th.
* This week’s stand-out player – Will with his 38 runs, 2 wickets and a run-out. Fine effort sir!
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