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Nicholas smashes century as Herbie see off Pembroke

HERBRANDSTON jumped to the top of Division 2 on Saturday (Jul 23) as they beat Pembroke by 110 runs.

All four other games in the Division were abandoned because of rain but Herbrandston was largely unaffected.

The teams had to go off twice but they were able to complete their game.

Pembroke won the toss and chose to bowl first but Herbie racked up an impressive total of 240-2 declared.

That declaration came after 30 overs after Jack Nicholas had made an excellent score of 112 not out which featured 20 fours and one six and came off just 58 balls.

Harry Nicholas had earlier scored 60 and Jonty Bennett added 41.

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Andrew Joseph claimed the wicket of Bennett while George Davies dismissed Nicholas.

Pembroke were unable to match Herbie’s score in their reply, eventually being bowled out for 130,

Steve Durston top scored with 20 and Kevin Jenkins added 17. Luke Butler scored 16 and Sam Anderson added 15.

Herbie bowled well though as Charlie Malloy finished with figures of 4-32. Jack Nicholas added to his earlier century with figures of 2-22.

Dean John, Rob Hood and Paul Nicholas also claimed a wicket each for Herbie.

The win lifts Herbie top and they now sit 18 points clear of second placed Burton.

On Saturday, July 30, Herbrandston host Burton while Pembroke host Llechryd.

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