Ventnor will attempt to retain top spot in Southern Premier League 1 when they face 7th-placed Basingstoke & North Hants at Steephill today (Saturday).
Ventnor currently lead their division by a single point despite last week’s final over loss at Liphook & Ripsley. Only 2 points separate the top 5 clubs in Southern Premier League 1.
Southern Premier League Division 1 table
In Hampshire Division 1, the bottom 2 clubs – Ryde and Portsmouth 2nds – face off at Harding Shute. Winless Ryde are currently 4 points behind 2nd-from-bottom Portsmouth 2nds; therefore, the home tie provides an excellent opportunity for Ryde to climb the table.
In Hampshire Division 3 (South), 3rd-placed Shanklin & Godshill – with a 100% record in the season to date – cross the Solent to play 12th-placed Bashley. Shanklin currently lie only 1 point behind leaders Calmore Sports 2nds in Division 3 (South).
In Hampshire Division 4 (South), 2nd-placed Ventnor II travel to 7th-placed Hythe & Dibden. Ventnor 2nds are another Island side with a 100% record in the season to date and are currently only 1 point behind leaders Southampton Travellers. 6th-placed Ryde 2nds are away to 13th-placed Calmore Sports 3rds.
Cricket fixtures for Saturday 28th May
Southern Premier League Division 1
Ventnor v Basingstoke & North Hants
Hampshire Division 1
Ryde v Portsmouth II
Hampshire Division 3 (South)
Bashley III v Shanklin & Godshill
Hampshire Division 4 (South)
Hythe & Dibden II v Ventnor II
Calmore Sports III v Ryde II
Island League Division 1
Cowes v Northwood
Shanklin & Godshill II v Freshwater
St Helens v Newport
Division 2
Newport II v Ryde III
Northwood II v Ventnor III
