Carew crush Llangwm as title race begins to take shape

Pembrokeshire Herald

18-05-2025

CAREW remain the team to beat in Division One of the Thomas Carroll Pembroke County Cricket League after another dominant performance, as the early-season table starts to take shape.
The 2022 champions were ruthless against Llangwm, piling on a massive 365-5 before skittling the visitors for just 102 — winning by 263 runs. Nick Davies struck a classy 101, supported by 88 from Shaun Whitfield and 62 from Tim Hicks. In reply, James Hinchcliffe tore through the Llangwm batting with figures of 4-8, while Iori Hicks chipped in with 2-15.
Cresselly remain on their heels, comfortably beating Lawrenny by eight wickets. After bowling Lawrenny out for 119 — with Tom Arthur taking 3-29 and Charlie Arthur 3-32 — Morgan Lewis (60) and Charlie Arthur (41*) saw them home in just 21.5 overs.
Neyland kept pace near the top with a hard-fought four-wicket win over Burton. Ashley Sutton's 76 and Dai Davies's unbeaten 23 proved vital after Burton posted 147 all out, with Luke Hayman contributing 22 and taking 3-35 in a losing effort.
Saundersfoot also chalked up a win, chasing down 102 to beat Whitland by seven wickets. Prashant Gautam was the pick of the bowlers, taking 5-10, while Nick Cope took 4-21 and hit 26 not out to complete a fine all-round display.
Haverfordwest edged past Herbrandston by four wickets in a nervy low-scoring affair. Herbie were dismissed for 98, with Chris Phillips taking 3-11 and Fin Ateyo 3-13. Ben Field guided Town to victory with a patient unbeaten 50.
DIVISION ONE RESULTS – SATURDAY, MAY 17
Carew 365-5 (Nick Davies 101, S. Whitfield 88) beat Llangwm 102 all out by 263 runs
365-5 (Nick Davies 101, S. Whitfield 88) beat 102 all out by 263 runs Cresselly 123-2 (Morgan Lewis 60) beat Lawrenny 119 all out by 8 wickets
123-2 (Morgan Lewis 60) beat 119 all out by 8 wickets Neyland 148-6 (Ashley Sutton 76) beat Burton 147 all out by 4 wickets
148-6 (Ashley Sutton 76) beat 147 all out by 4 wickets Saundersfoot 103-3 (Nick Cope 26no, Gautam 5-10) beat Whitland 102 all out by 7 wickets
103-3 (Nick Cope 26no, Gautam 5-10) beat 102 all out by 7 wickets Haverfordwest 100-6 (Ben Field 50no) beat Herbrandston 98 all out by 4 wickets
DIVISION ONE TABLE (AFTER WEEK 4)
Pos Team P W L Bat Bowl Pts 1 Carew 4 4 0 18 20 78 2 Cresselly 4 4 0 17 17 76 3 Neyland 4 3 1 16 18 66 4 Saundersfoot 4 3 1 15 14 62 5 Haverfordwest 4 2 2 15 13 50 6 Burton 4 1 3 14 16 40 7 Lawrenny 4 1 3 12 15 39 8 Herbrandston 4 1 3 14 14 38 9 Whitland 4 1 3 15 11 36 10 Llangwm 4 0 4 10 12 22
DIVISION TWO: Narberth and Pembroke unbeaten
Narberth stay top with a dominant 155-run win over Johnston. Jamie McCormack smashed a stunning 175, before Ryan Williams (4-49) helped bowl Johnston out for 169.
Pembroke are hot on their heels after chasing down Hook's 230 with six wickets in hand. Jack Harries was the standout, finishing unbeaten on 125.
Carew II and Llechryd also enjoyed wins, while St Ishmaels crushed Burton II by 217 runs, with Brennan Devonald (136) and Peter Bradshaw (83) in the runs.
Division Two table (Top 3):
Narberth – 78 pts Pembroke – 76 pts Hook – 65 pts
DIVISION THREE: Fishguard flying
Fishguard top Division Three after an eight-wicket win at Stackpole. Nigel Delaney anchored the chase with 63 not out.
Jake Davie's unbeaten 96 helped Pembroke Dock beat Hundleton by 72 runs, while Steve Williams (73) and Charlie Holder (54) powered Hook II past Laugharne.
Elsewhere, Lamphey edged out Kilgetty by 3 wickets, and Neyland II held off Haverfordwest II in a tight contest.
Division Three table (Top 3):
Fishguard – 69 pts Pembroke Dock – 64 pts Kilgetty – 52 pts
DIVISION FOUR: Saundersfoot II stay perfect
Saundersfoot II made it four from four with an eight-wicket win over Narberth II. Lewis Treadway-Williams top-scored with 44 not out.
Pembroke II were equally dominant, thrashing Haverfordwest III by 131 runs with Paul White unbeaten on 118.
Crymych and St Ishmaels II also recorded big wins, while Carew III saw off Lawrenny II by 70 runs.
Division Four table (Top 3):
Saundersfoot II – 76 pts Crymych – 68 pts Pembroke II – 67 pts
DIVISION FIVE: Pembroke Dock II out front
In Division Five, Pembroke Dock II made light work of Haverfordwest IV, winning by nine wickets. Tom Grimwood hit an unbeaten 60.
Herbrandston II defeated Hundleton II, while Llechryd II cruised to victory over Cresselly III. Whitland II and Neyland III did not play.
Division Five table (Top 3):
Pembroke Dock II – 67 pts Whitland II – 65 pts Herbrandston II – 65 pts
DIVISION SIX: Lamphey II climbing
Lamphey II secured a seven-wicket win over Kilgetty II, while Whitland III eased past Llechryd III by ten wickets. Pembroke III won a low-scoring game against Haverfordwest/Cresselly.
Division Six table (Top 3):
Haverfordwest/Cresselly – 49 pts Lamphey II – 41 pts Pembroke III – 38 pts
Next week promises more exciting action across all divisions, with several top-of-the-table clashes in the pipeline.