Trip starts with a victory

THERE were a few shaky moments for Guernsey in defending 147 at a lovely Saffrons on the Sussex coast, but ultimately Nic Pothas's side came through to win by 34.

The scorecard might suggest what was the fuss, Guernsey won easily enough, but that would not be painting a true picture.

Guernsey had made it harder for themselves by not scoring quite enough runs on a quick outfield with one shortish lateral boundary.

With a noon start they made a steady start courtesy of Lucas Barker and Jeremy Frith who looked very solid against the new-ball attack which comprised two unrelated Smiths and just two of four Smiths in the home side who are currently chasing promotion back to the Sussex Premier League.