And then there were 16
Fillongley 318 all out, Holmesfield 183 all out
We are through to the last 16 of the npower Village Cup after a pretty comprehensive win over the Derbyshire champions Holmesfield. Aaron won the toss and chose to bat, and really from the moment the first ball went for 4 it looked like big runs were on the cards. A wretched first over went for 14, then we progressed at six an over to reach 122-1 at 20 overs, with Reg and Nighters close to 50s. Following drinks the pace stepped up. Tom started hitting into adjacent fields with support from Aaron (32) and Waqar (44 off 19 balls). Wickets fell at the end and we were all out off the last ball, but 196 off the last 20 overs tells its own story. Tom Nightingale was the star with 111 off 84 balls with five sixes and eight fours.
There was no real chance that Holmesfield could chase this, but their coachload of travelling supporters (and indeed the home support) were treated to a splendid century from David Ward. He made 101 off 80 balls (seven sixes), after having made 119 not out in the Derbyshire final.
So it’s Bretforton away next. The village is a few miles from Evesham, and is best known for the Fleece pub. They play in the same league as Exhall and Wixford.