Madushan Ravichandrakumar produced a superb all-round performance to guide Frenchay CC to a commanding eight-wicket win over Bedminster CC.
The comprehensive victory, coming in the West of England Premier Cricket League (Bristol & North Somerset), was built on a clinical bowling display followed by an assertive run chase.
Having won the toss and elected to bat, Bedminster's decision backfired as they were dismantled and bowled out for just 154. Lewis Shean provided the only major resistance for the visitors, anchoring the top order with a gritty knock of 42.
However, Frenchay’s bowling attack kept the pressure relentless. Ravichandrakumar was the pick of the bowlers, returning exceptionally economical figures of 3-23 from his 8.2 overs.
Bermudian seam bowler Chare Smith offered excellent support from the other end, finishing with steady figures of 1-27 from his seven overs while also holding onto a sharp catch to stifle Bedminster's momentum.
The target of 155 proved to be comfortable territory for the hosts. Frenchay needed just two wickets down to cross the line, reaching 157-2 in reply.
Ravichandrakumar swapped the ball for the bat to lead the chase, top-scoring with a fluent half-century (54) to put the result beyond doubt.
Despite Ben Cunliffe's best efforts with the ball for Bedminster—claiming 2-32 from his seven overs—Frenchay cruised home to secure the maximum league points.
Bedminster CC Inning
..05 (12) Hugo Bush c Madushan Ravichandrakumar b Rishabh Singh
..34 (54) Ben Cunliffe c Max Richards b Chare Smith
..09 (09) Bailey Peacock c Max Richards b Alex Stell
..07 (15) Joseph Shean LBW Alex Stell
..00 (02) George Davey b Alex Stell
..42 (61) Lewis Shean b Madushan Ravichandrakumar
..14 (27) Adam Hares c Max Richards b Harangaddeep Singh
..00 (01) Shay Sainsbury c Tyrone Isitt b Madushan Ravichandrakumar
..17 (47) Ben Meek c Chare Smith b Madushan Ravichandrakumar
..03 (19) Lennie Lloyd c Madushan Ravichandrakumar b Kavin Panagoda
..01 (08) Jake Wadey Not Out
..22 Extras (5lb-16w-1nb)
154 Total All Out after 42.2 overs
Fall of Wickets: 1-7 (Bush); 2-26 (Peacock); 3-41 (Shean); 4-41 (Davey); 5-92 (Cunliffe); 6-122 (Shean); 7-122 (Sainsbury); 8-126 (Hares); 9-137 (Lloyd); 10-154 (Meek);
Frenchay Cricket Club Bowlers
6.0-1-21-1 Rishabh Singh
10.-1-44-3 Alex Stell
7.0-1-27-1 Chare Smith
7.0-0-25-1 Harangaddeep Singh
8.2-2-23-3 Madushan Ravichandrakumar
4.0-0-09-0 Kavin Panagoda
Frenchay Cricket Club Innings
..25 (35) Shalinda Arachchige c Lewis Shean b Ben Cunliffe
..54 (40) Madushan Ravichandrakumar c Jake Wadey b Ben Cunliffe
..39 (50) Akshat Krishna Not Out
..25 (39) Steffan Davies Not Out
..14 Extras (2lb-12w)
157 Total for 2 wickets after 27.3 overs
Fall of Wickets: 1-80 (Arachchige); 2-85 (Ravichandrakumar);
Bedminster CC Bowlers
6.0-0-38-0 Ben Meek
7.0-0-47-0 George Davey
7.0-0-32-2 Ben Cunliffe
4.0-0-22-0 Lennie Lloyd
2.0-0-08-0 Jake Wadey
1.3-0-08-0 Adam Hares
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