It’s Hicks, Hicks hooray for Carew

TIM Hicks scored a match winning 59 as Carew defeated champions Haverfordwest in the First Division of the Pembrokeshire League.

Haverfordwest batted first and reached 123-7 with Simon Holliday contributing 54 and Nitin Matthias 16.

Shaun Whitfield was Carew’s most successful bowler, taking 4-46 as they reached their target with four wickets to spare, Hicks being supported by Tom Scourfield who made 18.

Promoted Kilgetty gained a narrow 16-run victory over visitors St Ishmaels.

Kilgetty batted first and scored 134-9 with leading contributions from Kurtis Marsh (31) and Tom Lewis (27) with Andrew Pawlett taking 3-18.

In reply, St Ishmaels were bowled out for 118 with Jonathan Pawlett making 33 and Andrew Palmer scoring 22. Anthony Bevan took 4-18 and Kurtis Marsh 4-32.

Lawrenny fought out a draw in an enthralling match with Pembroke after opening with an impressive 223, James Buckle top scoring with 53 ably supported by Steve Lewis, who hit a fine 46.

Sam Davies was Pembroke’s most-successful bowler with 4-53.

In reply Pembroke scored 115-7 with Jack Harris top scoring with 46.

Pembrokeshire leaders Creselly came off second best at Neyland who batted first and scored 171 with Nathan Banner leading the way with an impressive 57.

In reply, Creselly scored 128-8 with Phil Williams top scoring with 35. Andrew Miller was Neyland’s most successful bowler taking 4-27.

In the top-of-the-table battle in Division Two Llangwm gained a narrow three-run victory over Narberth. Luke Brock with 2-8 was in sparkling bowling form for the winners