gary rustell
3 days ago
Sport

Chichester 3XI lose but 4 XI win at Priory Park

Chichester third eleven lost away to Littlehampton, Clapham & Patching, whilst the 4 XI have a convincing win in Priory Park against West Wittering

The big-hitter almost brought up his century

Chichester three's were set 243-6 from the 40 overs by the home side. Littlehampton's Stoneham making 100 not out. Visitors bowler Shakoori the pick with 3 for 38.

Chichester fought hard to reply to the total, but only Goode with 82 established a firm grip on the innings, the visitors innings petered out finishing 209 all out in 39 overs.

Chichester 4 XI played West Wittering in Priory Park for their first league game of the season.

Before the match they showed their respects, as all the Chichester teams have with a minutes silence for Max Smith who unexpectedly passed and is a greatly missed team mate.

The visitors won the toss and decided to field. Chichester quickly established good pace to the innings building an commanding total of 287-6 from 40 overs.

12 year old hobkirk making his league debut scoring 103 and Gillett scoring 76.

Wittering battle hard in reply but were always behind the mark, but no batter really kicked on from a good start, Baker scoring 50 the best of the day.

The home side couldn't bowl out the visitors and eventually West Wittering finishing on 168-7 (40 overs)