Devon Cricket Board - Andrews lets frustrations show

Andrews lets frustrations show

IVYBRIDGE captain Gareth Andrews let his frustration show in the wake of a 33-run defeat by Bideford.
The Bridge finished third in the final table last season and were hoping to press on this term.
A third of the way through the season Ivybridge are fourth in the table with 28 points to find from somewhere to overhaul second-placed Thorverton.
Bideford were held to 182 for eight, but Ivybridge struggled to keep up with the rate and from nine-an-over territory with 10 overs to go faded to 148 for nine at the close.
Said Andrews: “Again we put ourselves into good positions but let it slip.
“People need to start taking responsibility, but to be fair Bideford bowled really well and gave us nothing.”
Bideford’s innings was a triumph of bits-and-pieces cricket with almost everyone chipping in.
Fred King top scored with 38 late on as Bideford added 60 in the final 10 overs.
Paul Heard (25) and Dan Barratt (28) chipped in to good effect.
Harry Soloman’s nine overs only cost 12 runs and produced the wicket of Aussie Josh Roach.
Jeewan deSilva (2-23) and Ramesh Perera (8-2-26-0) both kept it tight.
The Ivybridge chase wasn’t in great shape at 24 for three with Andrews, Perera and deSilva all back in the hutch.
Kevin Jacobs (23) and Kelvin Trent (30) started a fightback with a stand of 46, then Soloman (27) helped Trent add another 25.
Paul Heard (4-14) and Alex Hannam had the brake on by then and there was no way Ivybridge could catch up.”
“We ground out a decent score and once again our bowlers gave nothing away,” said Bideford captain James Ford.
Paul Heard, Alex Hannam and Mike Lemmings all put in good mid-innings spells.
“Overall very happy with a win as it was important to keep in touch with the top two.”

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