In Southern Premier League Division 1, Ventnor – who currently lie joint 2nd – will be hoping to continue their excellent form when they travel to North Hampshire to face Liphook & Ripley.
Ventnor have won both their games in the season to date, largely thanks to the performances of Sri Lankan all-rounder Dineth Thimodya, who is both leading run scorer (153) and wicket taker (6).
In Hampshire Division 1, 2nd-from-bottom Ryde face a difficult challenge in their game at 2nd-placed Old Basing. Ryde have lost both games in their season so far.
In Hampshire Division 3 (South), 2nd-placed Shanklin & Godshill have a home tie against 11th-placed Cadnam. Shanklin have been in superb form with 2 wins in their opening 2 fixtures and are currently a point behind league leaders Kerala. Captain Ben White is both leading run scorer and wicket taker for Shanklin with a top score of 130 n.o. and best bowling figures of 4/29.
In Hampshire Division 4 (South), 2nd-placed Ventnor 2nds take on 13th-placed Calmore Sports at Steephill. Rob Snell has been the star performer for Ventnor in their 2 games with a knock of 88 n.o. and best bowling figures of 4/20.
Also, in Hants 4 (South), Ryde 2nd XI face Kerala 2nd XI at Harding Shute. Robert Hobbs is the top scoring batsman for Ryde with a knock of 94, and Ben Wadmore has the best bowling figures of 5/28.
Saturday’s cricket fixtures
Southern Premier League Division 1
Liphook and Ripsley v Ventnor
Hampshire Division 1
Old Basing v Ryde
Hampshire Division 3 (South)
Shanklin & Godshill v Cadnam
Hampshire Division 4 (South)
Ryde II v Kerala II
Ventnor II v Cadmore Sports III
Island League Division 1
Cowes v Shanklin & Godshill II
Newport v Freshwater
St Helens v Northwood
Division 2
Northwood II v Ryde III
Ventnor III v Newport II.
