Monmouth Cricket friendly

A HALF-century from Jonathan Roberts helped Monmouth Cricket Club to an 18-run home win over Monmouth School Mowers in an entertaining Twenty20 friendly.

Roberts hit 51 and was supported by Andy Thomas (27), David Teague (22), Josh Grey (22) and Adam Roberts (18) in lifting the town club to 188-8.

Nick Goodsen (2-12), Tom McCulloch (2-15) and Hannerman (2-23) were the pick of the Mowers' attack in last week's clash at the Sports Ground.

Jon Despontin, Steve McQuitty, McCulloch, Hannerman and Tatham all took good catches for the academics.

Tatham (61), McCulloch (59) and captain Shakeshaft (26) led a spirited Mowers' reply but Monmouth hit back to contain the visitors to 170-6.

Adam Roberts (3-27) was the hosts' most successful bowler, while skipper Teague (1-7) Josh Grey (1-20) and Mike Underwood (1-30), also picked up wickets.

Jonathan Roberts, Underwood and Dan MacDonald all held catches for the town outfit and wicket-keeper Cole McConchie made a neat stumping.

The match balls were sponsored by Matthews and Jones Dental Surgery and Nigel Morris Cleaning Limited.