Ventnor brought the curtain down on the 2009 cricket season in glorious sunshine over the weekend.
On Saturday, Brian Gardener’s President’s XI were the visitors and batted first on winning the toss.
Bashley’s Shaun Lilley fell victim to a brilliant Charlie Freeston slip catch while former Ventnor and Shanklin man Nick Holland made just 14 as early wickets fell to Rob Snell and Marcus Toms.
Lymington’s James Lucy with 63 and Shanklin’s Andy White (48) led the President’s recovery, enabling their side to reach 168-4 from 40 overs.
Ventnor were given a fine start by the impressive Adam Hose (59) and went on to win by six wickets, Mark Price (27) and Ian Hilsum (29 not out) the principal run scorers.
Sunday’s final game of the season ended in a three wicket victory for visiting Old Tauntonians & Romsey.
Adam Hose again top scored for Ventnor in a fine knock of 70 and with David Beven making 63, the home side totalled 222 from their allotted overs.
The visitors successfully chased down the target with four overs remaining.
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