Llanidloes 181-8 beat Beacon IIIs 92 all out by 89 runs

LLANIDLOES eased to an 89 run victory at Beacon to maintain a solid start to their division four campaign.

William Denham (80) and Geraint Evans (70) starred with a crucial 145 run opening wicket stand to defy Keith Martindale (4-35) and guide Llanidloes to 181-8.

Ray Collins (42) led Beacon’s reply but the home side were soon on the ropes as the dependable Adrian Foulkes (5-31) and captain James Denham (2-8) dominated the bowling while Callum Jones (1-19) and William Denham (1-18) chipped in to ensure the home side fell for 81 in the 33rd over.