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E DIVISION EAST

HALBERTON & Sampford Peverell beat Kenn by 25 runs. Alan Bromfield (44) and Nick Roud (32), the pair added 43 for the 6th wicket after their side had wobbled at 84-5, to reach 148 and then Jerry Turner claimed 4-27 as Kenn were bowled out for 123.

   Upottery were grateful to Stuart Drew for his efforts in their five-wicket win over Culmstock . Steve Popham (46) and Russell Geech (22) saw Upottery to 150, Drew claiming 6-36.

   At 28-5 Upottery were staring defeat in the face, but then Drew strode to the wicket and no further wickets were lost in a successful run chase. Drew closed unbeaten on 43 and at the other end Gary Kennard ended not out 48, the pair adding 125 in an unbroken sixth wicket partnership.

   Chardstock were put to the sword by early leaders Countess Wear . The Exeter side have now claimed all 60 points available after three games following a ten-wicket win at Chardstock, only Fenton Day (27) and Paul Strawbridge (16) troubled the scorers in a total of 89, passed in great comfort by Countess Wear.