WINNING WEEKEND FOR VENTNOR
Ventnor’s third team secured an excellent 78 run win over Northwood’s second eleven in Saturday’s Harwood’s League play off encounter at Park Road.
Mark Price was the match winner for Ventnor, his splendid, unbeaten knock of 127 enabling his side to reach 239-3 from 40 overs, Simon Holmes (47) and Lloyd Parker (34 not out) lending support.
The home side could only manage 161 in reply, Ashley Goldsmith top scoring with 51. Lloyd Parker (4-31) and Arthur Halsey (2-14) did the damage for Ventnor.
The final round of play off matches take place on Saturday with Ventnor visiting Cowes Centurions.
TOURING TEAMS DEFEATED
Ventnor beat South Wilts by 28 runs in Saturday’s friendly fixture at Steephill.
Adam Hose (24) and Billy Clarke (21) gave Ventnor a decent start before Mark Fletcher with a fine 82, supported by Richard Wilson with 42 and Nono Pongolo (33 not out) pushed the score to 220-5 from 40 overs.
The Southern League Division 1 side looked well placed for victory at 185-5 but the dismissal of Trevor Pittman (71) and Rob Wade (37) triggered a collapse, David Beven’s excellent spell of leg spin returning 5-17 as the last five wickets fell for just six runs.
On Sunday, Ventnor won a tight contest against Sarisbury Athletic by 20 runs.
Nono Pongolo impressed with 54 for Ventnor but it was an unbroken last wicket partnership of 44 between teenagers Barney Tyler (22 not out) and Marcus Toms (19 not out) which enabled the home team to reach 181-9 from 40 overs.
Matt Journeaux with 57 top scored for the visitors but two wickets apiece for David Beven (2-41) Caleb Whitefield (2-30) and James Cheek (2-40) helped dismiss them for 161.
SIXES AT COWES
On Sunday, the Isle of Wight Cricket Board host the annual six a side tournament on the grounds of Northwood and Cowes Centurions.
JOURNALISTS AT STEEPHILL
London based sports journalists Tri Northerners are the visitors to Steephill on Sunday at 1.30pm. The match is sponsored by Blue Heaven Productions.
