Hat-trick of wins for Nomads teams (From Worcester News)

4:57pm Thursday 9th July 2009

WORCESTER Nomads Seconds entertained Lye in Worcestershire Crusader League Division One and came away with a crushing 174-run win.

Captain Andy Leach made an impressive 81, while Matt Ormerod weighed in with 90.

A late rally saw the total reach 265-7 before Leach declared after 43 overs.

The weak Lye batting attack were no match for left-armers Neil Thompson (6-45) and Ben Schiffmann (3-36).

The Thirds sealed an eight-wicket success over Avoncroft in Division Seven.

Tom Baker (2-13), Paul Waugh (2-23), Jac Dimond (2-40) and Ben Beazley (4-28) did the damage as Avoncroft were dismissed for just 109.

Skipper Dave Pearson carried his bat for 51 and was well supported by Chris Bland (35) and Ieuan Dimond (16 not out) as Nomads cruised home.

Casey Sanders (49) and Derek Austin (43) helped the Sunday Second XI to a total of 205-9 against Crowle.

In reply, the hosts collapsed to just 75 all out to give Nomads a 130-run victory.

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