ISLE OF WIGHT UNDER 16S NARROWLY BEAT HAMPSHIRE UNDER 15S AT HARDING SHUTE

Isle of Wight Under 16s beat Hampshire RPC Under 15s by 13 runs at Ryde Cricket Club on Wednesday (31st July).  After winning the toss and batting first, the Island started well through Ian Hailes (50), Harry Everard (32) and Harrison McQuillan (19), reaching 121-1. However, a flurry of wickets saw them finish their 35 overs on 189-9, though there were useful middle-order contributions from Thomas Southcott (24) and Kensei Parker (22). It looked like the Isle of Wight were going to be comfortable winners, with Hampshire RPC reduced to 90-7 after great spells from Southcott (2-12) and Parker (2-27), but an 81-run partnership for the 8th wicket sent the game to a tense conclusion. A stunning run out from Ollie Cheeseman broke the crucial partnership, including smart work with the gloves from Everard. Captain, Jacob Palin, then took a sharp catch for the 9th wicket, before Rafe Hawkins (3-21) sealed the game with his 3rd wicket next ball, Hampshire RPC were dismissed for 176, with the Isle of Wight winners by 13 runs. Isle of Wight Under 16s 189/9 Hampshire Pathways Under 15s 176 all out Isle of Wight won by 13 runs