Ilminster v North Perrott is abandoned due to rain

The rain intervened in Ilminster Cricket Club’s match with North Perrott on Saturday (June 8) – the first abandonment of the season.

Play was able to get underway and Ilminster won the toss, putting their opponents in to bat and they away side struck after just three balls as Michael Reynolds bowled George Retter for six runs.

Within three overs, North Perrott were three down for 18 runs as Reynolds took his tally to three wickets.

The home side managed to add another 16 runs before two quick wickets saw them reduced to 34-5.

North Perrott only added another 15 when the decision was made to abandon the match.

Ilminster’s performance with the ball and in the field was rewarded with three bonus points and both sides got six points for the result – or lack of one.

Next up for Ilminster in the WEPL Somerset, is a home tie with Shapwick and Polden who themselves were involved in one of only two matches which had a result in the West of England Premier Cricket League.

They took on Temple Cloud at home and were put in to bat by their opponents, amassing 49 all out from 18.4 overs with Jacques Luckins top scoring with 17 runs from 42 balls.

A revised target of 42 was set for Temple Cloud and they managed to knock those off inside four overs with Shapwick & Polden only picking up two wickets – one each for James Hayman and Joe Mason.

The result left Shapwick & Polden with one point from the game while Temple Coud came away with 20.

Chard Cricket Club were due to face Taunton St Andrews Seconds away from home on Saturday but their match was cancelled due to the weather. They face Wedmore at home on Saturday (June 14).