Keegan’s ton sets up Painswick’s cup progress
PAINSWICK eased past Winterbourne by 74 runs to reach the Gloucestershire group semi-finals in the Voneous Village Cup, Keegan Jansen Van Rensburg once again taking centre stage.
The prolific South African walloped an unbeaten 164 from 116 (14 fours, nine sixes) while there was also an unbeaten 90 off 67 from Jon Conolly as their side raced to 333-4 after winning the toss.
Winterbourne made a brave attempt to reach an imposing target, skipper Ben Parker leading from the front with 104 from 88 (17 fours) but Painswick were always in control, Dan Wilson finishing with 3-49.
Painswick’s reward is a trip on May 26 to Apperley, who received a walkover against Rockhampton.
The second semi will see Marshfield host Frocester after both also received walkovers, against Kingsholm and Almondsbury respectively.
Dumbleton, the 2022 champions, had free passage to the Worcestershire group last four following the withdrawal of Feckenham, and face a trip to Bretforton.
In Herefordshire & Powys, Aston Ingham completed an eight-wicket win away to Burghill, Tillington and Weobley, James Wagstaff capturing 5-14 from seven to book a home last four clash against Colwall.
THERE’S a new look to WEPL’S T20 competition which is due to get underway on Sunday with 10 preliminary round qualifiers scheduled across the region.
A total of 35 clubs will this year be chasing qualification to represent the league in the first national round of the ECB National Club T20.
The top six finishers in last season’s Premier One - Bath, Potterne, Bristol, Bridgwater, Frocester and Bedminster - have free passage to the second stage where they will be joined by the 10 preliminary round winners.