First defeat of season at Priors (23.5.10)

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Priors Marston v Bourton & Frankton

Bourton batted first 165 for 9 off 40 overs

Mark Whitehead 61

Mick Waller 21

David A'Barrow 19

Priors Marston 169 for 8

Chris Prophet (junior) 68

Chequer 27

Pat Macmanus 4 for 39 off 8 overs

Mick Walller  2 for 24 off 8

Priors won by 2 wickets

B & F CC's first defeat of the season came via a close encounter away at Priors.

Mark Whitehead was again in form for Bourton, top scoring with 61 out of the visitor's 165 for 9; mention to Ashley Whitehead (3 not out) and George Smith (0 not out) for seeing out the closing balls of the innings.

In reply, Priors reached their target for the loss of eight wickets, aided by no less than six dropped catches from the visitors (a handy return for the Fines pot!). Chris Prophet Junior top scored for Priors with 68, as Pat McManus took 4 for 39 for B & F.