CHIPPING Sodbury got their first win in the third tier of the West of England Premier League at the second attempt against Winsley.

The home side decided to bat first but found the going tough against a miserly Sodbury attack.

Jamie Wakefield produced a fine spell, but without luck as his ten wicket-less overs went for just 12 runs.

It was his opening partner, Jay Penfold, who made the breakthrough with the score on 26.

The introduction of spinner Jamie Rendell ensured Winsley continued to struggle as his spell yielded one wicket for just 22 runs.

The introduction of Chris Willoughby and Jon Toghill then bought a flurry of wickets as they picked up three apiece and left the home side reeling at 124-8.

Penfold came back into the attack and picked up his second wicket of the day but an expensive last over was the only blot on an otherwise superb bowling display by the home side. Bryan Jater and Jerry Swatton gave Sodbury a solid start in their modest run chase as the pair added 42 for the first wicket before Swatton was bowled for 11.

Jamie Wakefield continued the good work with a fluid 30 before he fell with the score on 96.

Sodbury showed no signs of nerves however as Jater passed his half-century with a typically dogged innings before he perished with the target in sight for 51.

It was then left to Harry Webb (29*) and Nick Wake (15*) to guide Sodbury home with seven wickets and 11 overs to spare.

Bristol & Somerset 2nd XI Chipping Sodbury (192) lost to Bishopston (195-5) by five wickets

A magnificent innings from Mason Poole was not enough for Chipping Sodbury as they crashed to defeat against local rivals Bishopston.

Sodbury batted first and collapsed to 40-6 with only Rich Bennett (16) making double figures.

This brought talented youngster Poole to the crease and he single handedly took the game to Bishopston.

He smashed eight fours and three sixes in his knock before falling cruelly short of his century for 92.

Poole was given excellent support by Charles Scharneck (34) in an eighth wicket partnership of 110 as Sodbury managed to post a respectable total that at one stage looked unlikely.

Bishopston wobbled as Aid Forrester produced a captain’s spell with 3-17 from his nine overs to give Sodbury an early advantage.

However, he only found support in Tim Dobbinson (2-24) as the visitors were able to take full advantage of some loose Sodbury bowling to romp home with plenty of overs to spare.

Bristol & District League 2nd XI Senior Division Bristol YMCA (166-8) lost to Chipping Sodbury 3rd XI (168-5) by five wickets

A fine all-round display saw Chipping Sodbury beat Bristol YMCA.

Jarrod Camplin was the star with the ball as he produced a devastating spell of 5-14, and he was well supported by Tom Clay (2-44).

In reply, Sodbury were given the best possible start by the experienced Jeff Long, who anchored the innings with a gritty 76.

It was then left to Adam Febry to finish the job with 28.

‘A’ XI Division One Chipping Sodbury 4th XI (192-5) lost to Bedminster 4th XI (194-8) by two wickets

IN an enthralling game, Chipping Sodbury slipped to a narrow defeat against Bedminster.

Sodbury were indebted to the returning Martyn Rendell, who hit his second successive half-century with 64, and he was ably supported by promising youngsters Harrison Ball (45) and Charlie Ross (15*).

The game was in the balance throughout the Bedminster innings with Rich Deane (2-34), Darren Bell (2-48) and Aaron Morgan (2-28) picking up vital wickets for Sodbury.

However, the visitors held their nerve to creep to victory with just two wickets in hand.

‘A’ XI Division Two Bristol YMCA 5th XI (115-9) lost to Chipping Sodbury 5th XI (116-4) by six wickets

Chipping Sodbury enjoyed a straightforward victory over Bristol YMCA.

Steve Hill was the chief destroyer in YMCA’s innings with a magnificent spell of 6-12, and Bradley Hughes chipped in with 2-18.

Sodbury had no problems chasing their target as Dave Marshall smashed a quick-fire 54 before skipper James Pearson finished the job with 17 not out.