Ghosh (pictured) hits unbeaten ton as Hatherleigh win at a canter | 'Shrey batted extremely well under some early pressure from Thorverton’s opening bowlers' – Rob Cockwill

HATHERLEIGH’S Shrey Ghosh helped himself to an unbeaten century that consigned Thorverton to a five-wicket defeat.

Thorverton were all out for 187 in the last of their 59 overs with no one making more than George Daldorph (57).

Andy Pitt opened-up with a patient 31, Harry Choules made 31 more in a stand of 48 for the fifth wicket with Daldorph, and Dan Robbins moved things along with a run-a- ball 22.

Ruben Forrester (2-18), Paul Heard (2-39), Jasper Presswell (2-20) and Mark Lake (2-36) all bowled at less than four an over for Hatherleigh.

Hatherleigh got off to an inauspicious start with openers Greg Solkin and Lake in and out for just seven runs on the board.

Ghosh took Hatherleigh the rest of the way with an undefeated 109 – 15 fours, and a six – with support from Rob Cockwill (19) and Emmerson Wood (35). 

Cockwill said much of the credit for winning the game went to Hatherleigh’s performance in the field.

“After losing the toss, the lads battled hard in the heat to keep Thorverton to an under-par score,” said Cockwill.

“We fielded and bowled extremely well on a good pitch and quick outfield.”

Cockwill said Hatherleigh had a ‘tough start’ in reply and he was pleased to play a role with Ghosh repairing the damage.

Cockwill added: “Shrey batted extremely well under some early pressure from Thorverton’s opening bowlers.”

Jake Choules, the Thorverton captain, said a patchy start when they batted contributed to their problems.

“We were a bit unlucky early on, then Hatherleigh bowled and fielded really well to keep us 40 under par,” said Choules.

“I cannot criticise our bowling; we were just undone by a very good hundred from Ghosh.”

“We have got a tough run of fixtures now (Bridestowe, Bovey Tracey and Plympton) and need to be up for the challenge.”