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Mitchell's heroics cannot save poor Paultons
Trevor Phillips - 19 November 2001
A fine all-round performance from Paultons' Steve Mitchell was all to no avail in week four of the New Forest Indoor Cricket League at Lymington Sports Centre.
Mitchell struck an unbeaten 26 in his sides' total of 100 for 3 against Cadnam and then took three wickets for just 9 runs. Sadly the gritty northerner received little or no support from his team-mates as Paul Kerley (29no) and Simon Pollock (25no) guided Cadnam home to a three wicket victory in the tenth over.
Swan Green are still looking for their first win in the top flight after suffering a 13-run defeat at the hands of North Baddesley. Jon Bance (25no) returned from injury to take Baddesley to 132 for 2 with the help of Pike (37no), Williams (22no) and Bewick (20). Williams then bagged two wickets as Swan were bowled out for 119.
In Division Two, Lymington were soundly thrashed by a rampant Godshill who took full advantage of Lymington's intriguing selection policy which involved picking four wicketkeepers but not one recognised bowler. Andy Cross (2-14) made early inroads into the Lymington top order and it was only some late resistance from veterans Robin Goff and Aubrey Hodder that enabled Lymington to creep up to 73 for 4.
Godshill wasted no time in notching up a six wicket win with Gerald Pettley making an unbeaten 28.
Matt Dowding's 37 wasn't enough to save Milford from defeat against Pylewell Park. Dowding led the seasiders' reply after Pylewell had been dismissed for 124 (Trevor Mapes 32, Steve Gates 26). But Simon Pallister's brace of wickets swung the game Pylewell's way as Milford were bowled out for 112.
Park II notched up their second consecutive big score in Division Three. With Graham Smith (29no), Colin Kitcher (28), Wayne Royan (28no) and Carl Brooks (25no) all among the runs, Pylewell rattled up a formidable 156 for 3 against Milford II. Brooks then took two quick wickets to leave Milford in dire straits at 18 for 5! Thankfully Colin France saved his team from complete embarrassment with a steadfast 41 not out, although the men from South Baddesley were still able to register a crushing 97 run victory.
Burley II could only must five players for their clash with Esso III. Fiery fireman Les Browning (37no) set Burley on their way to 108 for 4, but Andy McEnhenney (25no) and Nick Chapman (27no) took full advantage of the extra gaps in the field to steer Esso to a three wicket victory with two overs to spare.
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