Rhayader routed by last year's champions
RHAYADER'S season opened with a heavy defeat at home to defending champions Aberystwyth at Bryntirion.
Opener Andrew Price (114) hit a fine century for the Seasiders before being joined by Yatin Sardana (49) in a 140 run stand for the third wicket.
Aberystwyth closed for a massive 200 and left Rhayader with a mountain to climb in reply.
Rhayader’s task became even tougher when they lost opener and last year’s captain Dylan McPhee for a duck in the first over of the innings.
Paul Rowe (29) was joined by Aaron Jones in fending away the Seasiders onslaught which was led by Anthony Evans.
Evans (5-14) tore through the top order with Sion Francis claiming three wickets to account for the tail end.
Skipper Rowe said: “It wasn’t an ideal start to the season, but there were some positives and we aim to build on them in future weeks.”
The full article contains 158 words and appears in County Times Express newspaper.
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Last Updated:
07 May 2008 12:57 PM
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Source:
County Times Express
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Location:
Welshpool, Powys
