Plympton beat Barton to clamber out of A Division basement | 'It was a brilliant performance from all the bowlers, backed up by a much-improved display in the field' – Harry Kandampully

BARTON’S lack of a professional in their line-up could not have been more obvious in their seven-wicket defeat by Plympton.

Visa and recruitment issues have meant Barton playing without a professional in their first four games of the season, all of which they have lost.

This latest defeat has left Barton 27 points away from safety at the bottom of a division they were promoted back into this season.

Steve Lewis, the Barton captain, said it wasn’t hard to see the impact Plympton pro Emanuel Motswiri had on the game.

“A fantastic spell from Motswiri, which we didn't have many answers to, contributed to another disappointing batting display.,” said Lewis.

“Our opening bowling spells were very, very good as well, limiting some of the best batsman in our division. 

“Again Motswiri’s cameo took the game away from us. He was the difference.”

It was Plympton’s first league win of the season and lifted them out of the bottom two.

Harry Kandampully, the Plympton captain, said: “It was a brilliant performance from all the bowlers, backed up by a much-improved display in the field. 

‘Emanuel and Sam Ford in particular deserve a mention with the ball. Emanuel then made short work of the chase. 

“Looking forward to taking this performance forward into the game against Thorverton this Saturday.”

Once Barton had been bowled out for 99 by Motswiri and Sam Ford, the odds were heavily stacked in Plympton’s favour.

Motswiri (6-41) reduced Barton to 63 for six single-handed as their top order rolled over. Ford (3-15) picked off the stragglers.

On a dismal day for Barton’s batters, only Matt Lipton (17) made more than 11. 

Plympton lost wickets at 22, 36 and 49 during the 14.2 overs required to knock-off the runs. Sean Kirk claimed two of the wickets to fall.

Motswiri (42no) levelled the scores by belting Barton spinner Stuart Bowker for six. Ford won it in the next over with a single.