Devon G West

South Devon seconds v Whitchurch seconds

WHITCHURCH Wayfarers seconds put in a good shift away at South Devon in their league opener.

Short of several regulars, they were pleased to bat first on a large ground. 

Wallace (18) and Dunne saw off the openers, though runs were hard to come by and boundaries at a premium.

Marais scored 31 in the middle order, as Whitchurch seconds successfully batted through 40 overs posting 108-7.

McKenzie got an early breakthrough to give Whitchurch hope but Lear (35 not out) and Hargreaves (27 not out) eased South Devon home to win by eight wickets.

Given the match circumstances, Whitchurch seconds certainly deserved their bonus points.