Sodbury 1st XI Continue To Put Pressure On Bedminster
Article Date: 14th August 2006
Bristol and District Senior Division leaders Bedminster enjoyed a four-wicket win at Bishopston thanks largely to James Carter. The quick bowler, who is enjoying an incredible run of form, returned remarkable figures of 8-44 as the hosts were skittled for 91. Bedminster then reached 93 for the loss of six wickets, James Connell top-scoring with 30.
The winning captain, Tony Connell, said: "James Carter was our match-winner and he has been one of our star performers this season.
"He now has 52 wickets this summer and is out in front in the running for our bowler of the year award."
Chipping Sodbury, who started the day in second place, kept the pressure on Bedminster with a five-wicket victory against Bristol Pakistanis.
Moon Bhatti made 50 for the losing side as they reached 143-8. Jamie Wakefield claimed figures of 3-27 while Ricky Wood returned 3-31 for Sodbury, who then reached 144 for the loss of five wickets.
Craig Scully top-scored with 57 not out, putting on 75 runs for the sixth wicket with Steve Clapp, who finished 21 not out. Imran Butt claimed 3-30 for Bristol Pakistanis.
