This in from Graeme at Ventnor Cricket Club. Ed
After the weather prevented any play over the previous two weekends, Ventnor Cricket Club’s pre-season friendly fixtures finally got under way at Steephill on Saturday.
Ventnor’s Southern League Premier Division rivals South Wilts, who won the title last season, were the visitors on Saturday and rattled up 311-4 against an under-strength home attack.
George and Cheek top scorers
Ryan Burl and James Hayward each scored centuries before Ventnor replied with 215-7 in the 45 overs a side contest, Jake George (46) and James Cheek (57) top scoring.
On Sunday, Southampton University defeated the Islanders by six wickets. Neil Westhorpe (61) and Hugh Calloway (43) were main contributors to a modest total of 168, a total knocked off inside 34 overs by the students.
Fixtures
This Saturday, another round of friendlies sees the first team take on Hampshire Academy at Newclose at 1pm while the second team plays host to Ropley at Steephill, also at 1pm.
On Sunday, Sussex League Premier Division side Roffey are the visitors to Steephill in the first round of the ECB National Club Championship. The match starts at 1pm.
