Devon Cricket Board - Plymouth aiming to preserve winning sequence

Plymouth aiming to preserve winning sequence

PLYMOUTH captain Matt Hooper is looking to maintain the city side’s unbeaten start to the season when they visit Sandford.
The golden oldies showed the young guns how it’s done in a 67-run win over Torquay at Mount Wise.
Top scorer Steve Luffman, back at the club for a third spell, became eligible for Devon over 50s this season. His years of experience came in handy as Plymouth posted 151 all out.
Luffman made a patient 30 - totally out of character for a press-on batsman – while all around him were struggling against Somerset’s Max Waller.
Then veteran left-armer Dave Burke – 41 and still going strong with the new ball – shot out Torquay’s early order.
After Burke had finished with Torquay – half an over earlier than planned due to a leg injury – they were 31 for seven and holed below the waterline.
Tail-ender Ben Francis hung around for a dogged 21, but there was no way back for Torquay, who were all out for 84.
“We are at full strength this Saturday and were pleased with our win against Torquay,” said Hooper.
“It is great to have Sandford back in the division, it is a great place to play cricket.
“We saw their result last week (lost to Cornwood by 123 runs) so I am sure they will be looking to bounce back.
“Like all the teams they will have players that can hurt us so we will be looking to nullify them early on.
“We aim to get on top early and stay there, we are going to do everything to make it two wins from two.”

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