Coleman stars for holders

10:00pm Tuesday 6th May 2008

Richard Coleman claimed five wickets as holders Crowhurst Park cruised into the semi-finals of the East Sussex League's InterSport of Lewes Trophy.

Coleman finished with figures of 5-32 as Crowborough were bowled out for just 98 from 24 overs.

That was in reply to Park's 223-9 from their 40 overs which included 39 from opener Martin Barry and 32 from Paul Brookes, plus useful cameo roles from Clive Tong (21) and Victor Walcott (20).

Crowhurst Park will now meet Rottingdean in the semi-finals on September 13.

Rottingdean won by 17 runs away to Heathfield Park after posting 192-9 with with Tom Burton scoring 45, Henry Ledden 22 and Simon Corrigal 21. Simon Briggs took 2-3 off seven overs, James Bentley 2-15 and Simon Gayton 2-33.

In reply, Chris Hart hit 56, Terry Penfold 44 and Matt Blackman 19 not out but Heathfield closed on 175-7 with wickets falling to Burton (2-21) and Umer Skeikal (2-34).

Fletching will feature in the other semi-final against the winners of Herstmonceux and Bells Yew Green, whose match was postponed due to bad weather.

Mark Cook cracked 90 as Rye posted 183-3 at home to Fletching. Martin Menezes chipped in with 27 while the pick of the bowlers was Tom Crook with 2-34.

Fletching refused to be daunted by the target and they got home with five wickets and nine balls to spare thanks to 71 not out from Dan Saunders and 33 not out by David Meacher, including five fours in two overs in a run-chase at the end.

It was an impressive debut from Saunders, who has joined from Newick.

In the Plate competition, Ringmer reached the semi-finals after cruising to victory against Lewes St Michael's.

Murray Barnett (3-4), Gary Holder (3-17) and Andy Smith (3-17) shared the wickets as Saints were skittled for 53 and Ringmer reached their target without losing a wicket thanks to Barnett (30 not out) and Jake Everitt (eight not out).

Ringmer were now play St Peters, who beat Ditchling, while the other semi-final will be between Willingdon and East Dean.

East Dean went through by default as Hailsham forfeited while Willingdon were convincing winners against Firle after setting 190-8 with Michael Krause hitting 61 and Danny Lindop 32. Richard Gravett top scored with 34 in reply but Firle were dismissed for 100 with Lindop taking 4-6.

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