SULLY Centurions kept up the pressure at the top of the table, thanks to an eight-wicket victory at Creigiau.

The home side won the toss and elected to bat first, but some tight bowling from the Centurions attack ensured that it was slow progress for the Creigiau batsmen.

Hywell Nicholls top scored with 24, but only three others managed to get into double figures and the innings closed on just 110 all-out with five overs remaining. For Sully, the wickets were shared around but the most impressive figures came from Bharat, who finished with two for seven from seven overs, including four maidens. There were also three run-outs - including former Centurion Dan Chaulk - as Creigiau tried to enhance their run rate.

The Sully reply was led by Gethin Hicks' 35 and Santosh Singh's 28, enabling the visitors to eclipse Creigiau's modest total in the 26th over for the loss of only two wickets.

Creigiau 110 all-out, Sully Centurions 111-2

Sully Centurions Second XI

The Second XI played Creigiau Seconds at Burnham Avenue and, thanks to solid top order batting, ran out comfortable winners.

The visitors batted first and were going along nicely, with opener Owain Griffiths reaching a half century – and at 100-2 Creigiau were looking comfortable.

But wickets began to fall regularly soon after, albeit alongside a solid run rate. Contributions from the middle order helped Creigiau to a total of 187-7 - a score the visitors would have been reasonably happy with.

For Centurions, Josh Bryan posted figures of 3-30 from his eight overs, as well as taking a catch and playing a part in the run out of Creigiau batsman Powell.

After tea, openers Russell and Peter Thomas put on 48 for the first wicket, at which point the latter was caught off the bowling of Rowlands for 24. Russell was joined at the crease by Ben Spear, with the pair sharing a stand of 71 before Spear was bowled by O’Hanlon for 32.

Nick Jones hit an unbeaten 30 alongside Thomas, who ended up on a marvellous 83 not-out as Centurions reached the required total in the 32nd over.

The win puts Centurions in fourth position in the league and right back in the race for the promotion places.

Sully Centurions II 188-2, Creigiau II 187-7

On Sunday, Centurions played host to an Australian Academy side and despite half-centuries from Jake Griffett and David Goodway, lost a good natured match by 45 runs. The Ozzie youngsters, who are in the middle of a three week tour of the UK, were very impressive and thoroughly deserved their victory.

This week the First XI make the short trip to face Dinas Powys, while the Seconds meet Ebbw Vale at Burnham Avenue. Once again all players are asked to contact either Jake Griffett or Dave Sylvester with their availability.