Llandysul up to third spot

LLANDYSUL moved into third in division one of the South Wales Cricket Association after a nine-wicket win over bottom side Gowerton at Tir Dref.

Gowerton slumped to 38-3 before Lee Nicholas (35) and Bevan Daniels (48) steadied the ship, but the remainder of the batsmen could not follow suit and the visitors were all out for 146 in the 37th over.

Arfon Jones (3-23) and Joseph Swift (3-23) did the damage for the Teifisiders.

As Llandysul replied in positive fashion, Meurig Jones and Gary Williams shared an opening stand of 70, with Jones making 38 and his partner hitting six boundaries in an undefeated 47.

Ashleigh Cox continued his good form with an unbeaten 44, which included four fours and two sixes, as Llandysul sauntered to their second victory of the season.

Division five leaders Llandysul Seconds went down to a two-wicket defeat against Llantwit Major Cavaliers in the Vale of Glamorgan and were joined at the top by Skewen Seconds.

The visitors made 150-9 in 40 overs, with Daniel Thomas hitting 38 which included seven boundaries.

Ieuan Williams was best of the home bowlers with figures of 3-27.

The Cavaliers went after the bowling from the start as skipper Gareth Tout (12) and Craig Thomas (46) shared in a half-century opening stand and the target was reached in the 36th over.