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CUP AND LEAGUE FOR BEMBRIDGE

Friday, February 29, 2008
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BEMBRIDGE completed a Sandrock Services Indoor League and Cup double.
In the Bernie Castle Cup final, Cask and Crispin posted a modest 143-5, Dan McArthur took three wickets in a good all-round disciplined bowling performance.
Chris Ash batted superbly for Crispin, finishing 39 not out and was supported by useful innings from Owen Hooper, 21, Rod Kellaway, 24, and Rob Love, 23.
In reply, Bembridge lost both openers without retiring but Crispin were never quite able to control the game with McArthur, 32no, and Rich Herbing, 26no, leading the league winners to another title with 1.2 overs to spare.
Binstead Royals came out plate victors as they won a tight, low-scoring affair against West Island. Royals were pegged back early when they lost three quick wickets under pressure from good bowling and fielding from West Island.
However, Dave Lloyd produced another excellent batting display as he marshalled a good recovery, scoring 31 not out and leading Binstead to a defendable total of 97.
Despite the absence of Graham Gosden, West Island's openers got off to a solid start, with both openers Pete Jenkins, 25, and Jason Swain, 29, reaching retirements. However, disciplined bowling, particularly from Pete Brown, 0-12, and Geoff Smith, 0-17, and good fielding led to five run-outs leading to a stunning eight-run victory, bowling West Island out for just 89.