Faber's 87 helps Braunton move up to fourth with a win against lvies

BRAUNTON moved up to fourth in the B Division standings thanks to a 31-run win over Ivybridge.

- By CONRAD SUTCLIFFE

Only three Braunton batsmen made it into double figures, but their efforts were enough to reach 185 for nine in a 40-over game.

Kyle Faber top scored with 87 and shared a second-wicket stand of 76 with home skipper Sam Reddick. Form batter Theo Valeri chipped in with 31.

Ivybridge’s Harry Solomon bowled for the first time this season and was rewarded with a five-for-29 haul. Lewis Clarke’s two for 31 took care of much of the rest.

Ivybridge went off in hot pursuit as Harvey Johnson (54) and Zach Dunn (28) took the running total to 96 for one.

The Bridge plunged to 102 for six then 118 for seven as veteran spinner Steve Moore (5-41) and seamer Valeri (3-30) mowed down the middle order.

Tinashe Muchawaya (39) delayed the inevitable, but once he went it was downhill all the way to 154 all out.

Reddick said it was about time Braunton ended a losing streak that had stalled a promising start to the season.

“Tt was a good team win and one we are keen to build on,’ said Reddick.

Reddick added: “It’s great to see Kyle get a score in an important game. He batted very well on what was a heavily used pitch that offered plenty to bowlers all day.

“We bowled and caught very well. Steve Moore was excellent under pressure ... he even turned a few!”