Pembroke Dock emerged victorious in a thrilling contest against Llechryd, posting a commanding total of 207/6 from their 45 overs after electing to bat first upon winning the toss.
The foundation of Pembroke Dock’s innings was laid by opener Jake Davies, who played a stellar knock of 109 runs off 133 balls, hitting 19 boundaries in the process. Davies' innings was a display of technical prowess and resilience, anchoring the team through the majority of the innings. He received solid support from Nick Daley, who contributed a useful 29 runs, and Tom Grimwood, who remained unbeaten on 17, ensuring a competitive total for the home side.
Among the visiting bowlers, Joe Dow was the standout performer, delivering an impressive spell of 9 overs and taking 3 wickets for just 20 runs. His disciplined bowling was instrumental in restricting Pembroke Dock to 207, a score that could have been significantly higher without his efforts.
In response, Llechryd found themselves heavily reliant on Joe Mansfield, who scored a magnificent century. Mansfield's innings was a lone beacon of hope for the visitors as he compiled a brilliant ton, but unfortunately, he lacked substantial support from his teammates. The rest of the Llechryd batting lineup struggled to build partnerships, eventually finishing on 176/7.
Nick Daley showcased his all-round abilities by taking three crucial wickets, derailing Llechryd's chase at pivotal moments. Tom Grimwood and Griffiths also bowled economically, maintaining pressure and keeping the scoring rate in check.
In the end, Pembroke Dock’s total proved to be insurmountable, securing them a 31-run victory. The match was highlighted by notable individual performances, particularly from Jake Davies and Joe Mansfield, whose centuries for their respective teams were the standout features of an engaging contest.
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