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Travis Friend smashed his second century in two days as Castletown beat Valkyres in the second round of the Tinker Cup.

Over 530 runs were scored in 76 overs on a superb batting track at King William’s College. Going in first, the Town made 353 for the loss of only two wickets. A fine opening stand between Gareth Morris and Mark Williams ended when Morris was caught off the bowling of Abdul Khan for 83. His whirlwind innings included twelve fours.

Friend came in at number three and quickly set about the bowling. With punishing stroke-play, he crashed 117 runs from only 59 balls with no less than twenty fours!

Williams also struck a century and was still there at the end with 128 not out. He had batted 167 minutes and faced 119 balls. A splendid effort which he then built on with a fine wicket keeping display.

Valkyres lost an early wicket before Shahzaib Rajs and Dave Hopkins steadied the side. When they were out, it was left to skipper Ali Shah to carry on the run chase. He made 57 in 110 minutes before falling to Greg Tomlinson.

The side were dismissed for a lively 157 from 36 overs. Andy Sewell, Tom Holdbrook and Tomlinson each took two wickets.

Meanwhile at Tromode Cronkbourne and Ramsey fought a cliff-hanger tie. Opener Max Stokoe led the Douglas side with 31 before he was caught and bowled by Jamie Moffatt. The northern grip tightened when Brian Arnold put down a great spell. In the course of his eight overs, he took 2 for 10. Adam Peel also took two wickets and Moffatt ended with a creditable 3 -28.

Chasing a target of only 126 for victory, Ramsey were rocked by the Stokoe brothers. Max took four wickets and Alex three as the cup holders slumped into deep trouble. Skipper Rob Webber and Ashley Webster then rallied the side with a good stand.

However, when Webster was bowled by Phil Richardson for 27, more wickets fell. The side started the final over with the last pair at the wicket, but only a few runs needed. In a tense finish, Webber guided his side into the next round, finishing on 25 not out. A close call for the northerners, but they enter the draw for the semi finals with Castletown, St John’s and the winners of this Sunday’s tie between Crosby and Union Mills.

Standard Bank Knockout Challenge

Castletown 353 for 2 (Mark Williams 128no, Travis Friend 117 : Ali Shah 1 -51, Abdul Khan 1 -65); Valkyres 186 (Ali Shah 57, Tom Edward 22 : Greg Tomlinson 2 -14, Andy Sewell 2 -33).Castletown won by 167 runs.

Cronkbourne 125 (Max Stokoe 31, Ally Slack 16 : Jamie Moffatt 3 -22, Brian Arnold 2 -10); Ramsey 128 for 9 (Ashley Webster 27, Rob Webber 25no : Max Stokoe 4 -25, Alex Stokoe 3 -19). Ramsey won by one wicket in the final over.

Vagabonds 156 for 5 (Martin Oates 45, Andy Stokes 38 : Andy Coulson 2 -16, Dave Hopkins 1 -19); Valkyres 160 for 2 (Abdul Khan 66, Paul Fleming 64no : Jason Bowden 1 -9, Chris Hermann 1 -34). Valkyres won by eight wickets.

Standard Bank Championship

Cronkbourne B 249 for 3 (Bob Dix 101, Jasneet Singh 71 : Nick Henwood 1 -13, Max Corkill 1 -21); Castletown B 139 (Will Warwick 37, Chris Till 31 : Sam Walker 4 -23, Richard Bulkeley 3 -5). Cronkbourne won by 90 runs.

Cronkbourne B 196 for 7 (Tom Richards 46, Carl Wagstaffe 44 : Daniel Kelly 2 -24, Tom Howard 2 -25 ); Ramsey B 136 (Tom Howard 51, Mike Ellis 35 : Bob Dix 4 -22, Matt Ansell 2 -11). Cronkbourne won by 60 runs.

Standard Bank Blincoe Cup

Finch Hill 125 for 6 (Roy Corlett 58no, Peter Foxton 26 : James McDonald 2 -8, Daniel Laughlin 1 -5); Castletown B 127 for 3 (Dave Kenworthy 29, Ian Blackhurst 23 : Sam Musson 2 -29, Rob Lawson 1 -19). Castletown won by seven wickets.

Peel A 215 for 8 (Phil Littlejohns 39, Alex Williamson 27 : Jodie James 2 -23, Steve Lyon 2 -32); Union Mills 165 (Richard Taylor 35, Bruce Wagstaff 27 : Russell Miller 5 -8, William Wren 2 -18). Peel won by 50 runs.

Standard Bank Twenty20 Division One

Castletown A 166 for 3 (Christian Steriopulos 69, Oliver Steriopulos 33no : Glenn Bannister 3 -29, Gareth Morris 2 -29); Crosby A 156 for 8 (Simon Watson 82, Simon Robinson 24 : Andy Sewell 3 -25, Gareth Morris 2 -21). Castletown won by 10 runs.

Standard Bank Twenty20 Division Two

Cronkbourne B 138 for 5 (Simon Callister 46, Bob Dix 43 : Irfan 2 -13, Paul Fleming 2 -17); Valkyres 139 for 2 (Paul Fleming 45, Abdul Khan 41 : Riaan Riekert 1 -19, Matt Ansell 1 -22). Valkyres won by eight wickets.

Castletown B 106 for 5 (Dave Griffiths 55, Max Corkill 24 : Chris Wade 2 -24, Kenny Chesterson 1 -15); Grasshoppers 103 for 5 (Matt Greenbank 42, David Sheen 25no : James Olerenshaw 2 -19, Dave Griffiths 1 -1). Castletown won by three runs.

Standard Bank Twenty20 Division Three

Valkyres B 110 for 8 (Graham Cain 21, Ian Vincent 21no : Phil Knights 4 -14, Peter Foxton 4 -17); Finch Hill 87 for 6 (Phil Knights 19, Peter Foxton 14 : Darren Cain 3 -14, Ahmed Sher 1 7). Valkyres won by 23 runs

Tour Match

Fencibles v MCC - Abandoned (Rain)