Over-40s cruise to 'oldies' victory

PAUL WAKEFORD led by terrific example as Guernsey's over-40s cruised to a 43-run victory over Jersey at the KGV yesterday. The Sarnians' skipper hit a magnificent 93 at the top of the order to lay the foundations for his side's large total of 228 for seven from their 50 overs.

Dave Piesing also batted superbly for Guernsey, hitting 68 off 64 balls, sharing in a partnership of 135 with Wakeford.

Jersey were then bowled out for 185, the final wicket falling in the last over, with Keith Le Cheminant taking four wickets for the home side.

Andy Gibb provided the third quality half-century of the day but it was not enough for the visitors.

'It was a good toss to win,' said Wakeford.

'We batted well although, when we had lost three wickets for 62, things looked a bit dodgy. But Dave batted superbly - that was the best I have seen him play. He was definitely the pick of the batsman to me.

'We thought 180 or 190 would be a good score with our bowling, so 228 we were delighted with and everyone bowled well and we fielded excellently as a unit.

Jersey captain Dave Gorman was gracious in defeat.

'We were beaten fair and square by the better team on the day. That fourth wicket partnership was just the killer blow to us,' he said.

But there was disappointment for Guernsey's under-21s in Jersey as they went down to a 121-run defeat at Grainville.

Meanwhile, Wanderers kept their GCA Championship challenge on course on Saturday with a 12-run victory over Rovers.

In the Barclays Evening League Total Cobo sent TOI Sylvans heading for the Premier One trapdoor with a 29-run win at KGV.