NORTH Devon inflicted a four-wicket defeat on A Division strugglers Tavistock.

Rhys Davies crafted a top score of 59 from 115 balls for Tavistock towards a 50-over total of 169 for nine.

Ian Gray made 23 off 70 balls opening the innings. No one else made more than 13, although 27 extras helped inflate the final total.

The King brothers – Josh and Fred – did most of the damage with the ball for North Devon.

Josh (4-35) had wickets at either end of the innings. Fred (3-18) set about the middle order and accounted for Davies at 144 for six.

Jack Popham, Roshan Lakmal and Jack Moore all bowled miserly spells.

North Devon had the runs knocked-off with more than 13 overs to spare and were never in a position where they looked unlikely to win.

Dan Bowser (49) and Moore (23) made early inroads, Lakmal (22) and Josh King (18) kept reducing the deficit and Jay Rothery (23no) was in at the end.

Best of the bowling for Tavistock was supplied by James McGahey, who took two for 33 from 10 overs.

Moore was mostly satisfied by the way the game was won, but did have one reservation.

“It was a very well-structured performance by us,” said Moore.

“The King brothers bowled skilfully – and both with good pace – and our bowling was extremely tight throughout.

“Our batting performance was slightly lazy, but it was a convincing win nonetheless.”

It’s all change at the top of the table as Kilmington have taken over from Thorverton at the summit and North Devon have displaced Torquay & Kingskerswell from second place.

Tavistock drop into the bottom two as Plymstock moved ahead of them on the strength of their win over Abbotskerswell.