Newport Cricket Club’s 2nds have won the Fred Winter Cup at Newclose, vanquishing Cowes by 75 runs.
Having won the toss and electing to bat, Newport put on 177 for the loss of 9 wickets in their 35 overs. Tom Dye top scored for Newport with 54 runs before being bowled by Jason Heap, with Steven Steinmetz (38) playing a supporting role. Josh Jones (4-39) was the pick of the bowlers for Cowes.
Cowes could only manage 102 for the loss of 9 wickets in reply, with Jordan Simpkins top scoring with 26. Newport man-of-the-match Anthony Rajan starred with the ball for Newport, taking 3 wickets for just 14 runs.
Newport 2nds 177/9 Cowes 102/9 Newport won by 75 runs
After the game, Newport CC commented
“It was third time lucky for the Fred Winter Cup final, and our fantastic second team only went and won it!
“Congratulations to Steven Steinmetz and the boys on an incredible season.
“What a summer for the club!”
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Cowes CC said:
“The game didn’t go our way, and we challenged some of the decisions on the day, but as always, we congratulate our opposition in their victory.
“There was some excellent bowling by Josh Jones taking 4-39 off his 7 overs, and by Jason Heap dismissing Newport 1st team batter and club leading run scorer Tom Dye.
“Our outdoor season comes to a close on this defeat, but we don’t let that ruin our season.”
