Openers blast West Chiltington to first victory in four

West Chiltington & Thakeham won their first game in four after they overcame Ansty in Division 3 West on Saturday.
West Chiltington's Ben Lucking. Picture by Derek Martin PhotographyWest Chiltington's Ben Lucking. Picture by Derek Martin Photography
West Chiltington's Ben Lucking. Picture by Derek Martin Photography

Having been inserted by their hosts, Chilt hit 174-5 in their allotted 31 overs with Morné Louw (76) and Charlie Davies (61) hitting 130 between them in a fine opening stand.

In reply despite 55 from Sam Palser, Ansty fell 11 runs short with Hugh Warmisham and Ben Lucking both bagging two wickets each.

Chilt host second-from-bottom Findon on Saturday.

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At West Chilt less than a week after England’s dramatic super over win over New Zealand, their 2nd XI held leaders Aldwick to a tie.

Charlie Reeves hit 64 in a total of 183-7 off 36 overs in another game reduced by rain.

In reply, Aldwick were all out on the last ball going for a second run attempting the win as England had been six days earlier. Kipp Batchelor took 4-24 and Malcolm Fitzgerald 3-19 in the drama.

At Thakeham, Chilt’s 3rds overcame bottom side Horsham Trinity by three-wickets. Jon Denton taking 4-24 and captain Simon Capel making an unbeaten 54.

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