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SHALDON Optimists are through to the semi-finals of the Brockman Cup following their 33-run win in the derby clash with Stokeinteignhead.

   The Optimists, buoyant after their first-round win over Torquay, made 133 for eight in their 20 overs.

   Skipper James Fulner made a hard-hit 44 and Sam Mason cracked 22 as Shaldon got going, having been18 for two early on. Neil Johns made a quickfire 25 not out at the end.

   Stoke had to attack from the off to have any chance of scoring at six and over to win.

   Johns put Stoke on the back foot with three for 14 in his four overs and from then on Shaldon were favourites.

   Peter Russell (41no) and Alan Baur (16) battled gamely to keep Stoke on the hunt, but they had too much to do.

   Waiting for Shaldon in the last four are Paignton, who disposed of Abbotskerswell by three runs.

   Babbacombe are through after they beat Stoke Gabriel by 11 runs. They will face Brixham, who were 16-run winners over Ipplepen.

RESULTS

   Paignton 119-6 (A Hearn 38, M Taylor 38; S Green 2-20), Abbotskerswell 116-6 (S Green 50, R Acton 27; K Benton 2-21, C Bryan 2-24). Paignton bt Abbotskerswell by 3 runs.

   Babbacombe 123-7 (D Stubbs 46, T Drake 46nmo), Stoke Gabriel 112-6 (D Higgins 46; S Porter 2-17). Babbacombe bt Stoke by 11 runs.

   Shaldon Optimists 134-6 J Fulner 44,N Johns 25,S Mason 22; C Hawkins 3-29), Stokeinteignhead 102-8(P Russell 42no; N Johns 3-14,J Fulner 2-18,L Gardener 2/22). Shaldon bt Stoke by 32 runs.

   Brixham 135-6 (A Hawkes 29,C Johnson 23), Ipplepen 119-8 (M Quartley 33,D Alsop 23, S DeFriend 20; C Johnson 2-10,W Fowler 2-24). Brixham won by 16 runs

 

 

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