EBBW VALE 2^ND XI 215 FOR 5
NEWBRIDGE 2^ND XI  213 FOR 7

The Ebbw Vale second string continued their rich vein of form with a fifth consecutive win over league leaders Newbridge at Eugene Cross Park on Saturday. Once again, losing the toss Vale were asked to field, and the opening attack of the returning Gareth Williams and Matthew Nash kept  the Newbridge openers very quiet for the first 12 overs. Soon the pressure told and wickets began to fall, but a fifth wicket partnership rallied the visitors to take them to 213 for 7. Pick of the Vale bowlers was Simon Williams with 4 for 41.

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EBBW VALE UNDER13S  - 111 FOR 3
NEWBRIDGE UNDER 13S  - 112 FOR 4

Vale slipped to a disappointing defeat at Newbridge in midweek despite having a reasonable total to defend. Batting first Vale made a good start before losing Jack Caswell with the score on 35. Ryan Murphy Sharpe continued his good form with 30 not out and having to retire, and Nicky Pepper also hit an unbeaten 30 to take the total to 111 in 20 overs.

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