'Plenty of positives, but lots to learn' says North Devon captain

ORTH Devon went down to Cornwood by six wickets at Oak Park in their first game back in the Tolchards Devon County League top flight following promotion.

- by CONRAD SUTCLIFFE

“Plenty of positives, but lots to learn” was North Devon skipper Jack Moore's immediate reaction after the game.

North Devon, who were asked to bat first, raced to 106 without loss in the first 10 overs as openers Jay Rothery and Fred King whacked the bowing all around the ground - and out of it at times.

Jay Rothery’s innings was as good as you'll see ball-striking wise, which was backed-up by Fred King,” said Moore.

Rothery’s 70 came off 35 balls - ten fours, four sixes - while King made 54 off 49 with nine boundaries.

Three wickets fell in the space of 10 balls - including dangerman Moore to opposite number Elliott Staddon - which slowed things down a bit! Lee Baker spun his way to figures of five for 34, and Staddon took three for 28, as North Devon were bowled out for 209.