Although all the remaining batsmen tried hard, their best efforts were not enough as the required run rate rose and rose steadily and after yet another good catch, this time low down by Jenkins, the innings was all but over and it was left to Nick Rogers to wrap the innings up when he picked up his 2nd wicket of the afternoon in hitting John Tall’s stumps with the total on 202. Victory was Devon’s by the margin of 48 runs, a margin that was not lost on the Channel Islanders seeing that during Devon’s innings, they had given away a monstrous 49 extras.

All the Devon bowlers had again contributed with wickets and it was truly a total team performance in the field. Skipper Page calling it by far and away the best display of the season.

Therefore, after the 4th consecutive win, Devon completed their Championship season with a record of 4 wins and three defeats. What might have been after the early season jitters. But the future looks bright with some of the “fresh new talent” that has become part of the squad this season.

The club would like to extend their thanks to Bovey Tracey Cricket Club for hosting the fixture and to Gill Mountford and her entourage of helpers for putting on yet another magnificent feast for the two sides. It was not an entirely easy time for everyone at Bovey after death of club stalwart Ken Bond the previous week and everyone concerned with the Devon Over 50’s Cricket Club would like to extend their best wishes and support to all at Bovey during this sad time.

Man of the Match: Chris Theedom (Sandford CC).

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