“It was a hard fought win, but nobody is getting carried away with our position in the table,” he said. “Next week’s game is as far as we are looking.”
The home side elected to bat first on a typically true wicket and recovered from 43-3 to post a challenging 214-7 from their 55 overs, with U21 county Richard Oliver unbeaten on 117.
Bridgnorth’s bowlers received excellent support from their fielders as Jono Whitney, 3-65, Andy Leather, 1-63, Sam Whitney, 1-30 and Tom Weave, 1-39, gained reward for their efforts.
In reply Bridgnorth lost both their openers cheaply but Dave Exall came in with 27, Jono Whitney 33 and Matt martin 43, all of which contained good partnerships, but each player also lost their wicket at vital stages.
Gaz Mumford settled the nerves by scoring 30, but it was Jason Francis’ 36 no out that steered the visitors to a two wicket victory with an over to spare.
Bridgnorth 2nd XI 96 all out Coventry 2nd XI 97-3
BRIDGNORTH’S second string were trounced by seven wickets over the weekend as their season continued to misfire.
Facing a Coventry side determined to get back in to the premier division, the home side were invited to bat first. Bridgnorth were soon hussled out of the game posting a score of 96, with Dave Bannister being the only player to pose any real threat scoring 28.
In reply Tom Groensvald blazed a quick fire 36 to set up victory inside 20 overs. Leg spinner Jimmy Shaw provided a bright spot with a haul of 2-28.
