Fight to stave off relegation
in the eighth over when he trapped Smith LBW with the score on 19.
The Beavers also thought they had snared the dangerous Evans caught behind off Higginbottom, but the appeal was turned down and he went on to play an unbeaten knock. Simon Wilkinson struck to reduce Neston to 66-2, bringing stand-in skipper Hurst to the wicket.
He looked to be a man with a train to catch in a whirlwind innings, but after 16 balls was caught at point by the lively youngster Dan Woodside off Ashley West’s bowling for 34. At 110-3 from 20 overs, Bramhall’s sensed their last remaining opportunity to win was upon them, but despite intent, no further wickets followed as Neston wrapped up a comfortable seven wicket win in just 27 overs.
Despite a solid effort in the field, Bramhall’s batting had let them down badly, and must improve in the three remaining fixtures if they are to survive the drop.
Other results in the division on Saturday could have been worse for the Beavers, but the 3 point haul at Neston was a missed opportunity.
Bramhall now find themselves in tenth of twelve in the division, with their remaining matches against teams in the lower half of the table.
The fight begins at home next Saturday to Grappenhall - just two places higher and eight points ahead of Bramhall - starting at Church Lane at 11.30am.