Sean Willis led Ventnor to their first win of the season in the Southern Electric Premier Division at St Cross Symondians on Saturday.
The highly rated 20-year-old from Tasmania produced an outstanding performance, striking seven fours and three sixes in a fine unbeaten innings of 79 from 73 deliveries as the Islanders successfully chased a target of 140 inside 26 overs.
The modest total set by St Cross was due to an excellent display by the Ventnor seam bowling attack.
Skipper Mark Holmes made an early breakthrough before Rob Snell produced an inspired spell , taking 3-22 to take out the home side’s middle order, including former Hampshire man Adam Rouse for 37.
Any recovery hopes the Winchester based team harboured were scuppered by Hugh Calloway, whose immaculate line and length saw him finish with impressive figures of 4-26.
The victory is a welcome boost for Ventnor who face Champions South Wilts at Newclose on Saturday at 13:00.
