WEPL Somerset: Ilminster 147-7 defeated Yeovil 141 by six runs
Ilminster Cricket Club moved within five points of securing the title and promotion after defending 147 against Yeovil Cricket Club on Saturday, August 15.
Having won the toss and chosen to bat, Ilminster started well despite the early loss of Tom Sainsbury for three runs.
Priyank Panchal got 41 off 48 and captain Lachlan Rice scored a half-century off 138 balls to anchor the innings.
However, the home side went from 98-3 to 129-6 when Rice was finally out, with no one else scoring more than 17 runs.
In response, only three Yeovil batters scored double figures, with opener Will Hanrahan top-scoring with 46 before being bowled by Sam Grinter.
Charlie Vickery and Cal Rice both picked up three wickets each as Yeovil were bowled out inside 44 overs.
Ilminster face regional rivals Chard away from home on Saturday in a game which could see them seal the title and promotion.
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