Shaw century proves not enough
AUSSIE Mike Shaw hit an incredible 124 but Three Bridges still managed to lose to Cuckfield in a high-scoring game.
Nearly 700 runs were scored in an amazing game at Three Bridges Road on Saturday as Cuckfield won by two wickets.
Bridges made 345-5 declared after winning the toss with 124 from their Australian overseas player, Mike Shaw.
James Chadburn struck 79 and Danny Alderman added 60 to the total as Kamran Mirza took three for 49 against his former club.
Another ex-Bridges player, Tom Mole, hit 92, Graham Begley made 79 and James Thorpe got 50 to take Cuckfield to 348 for eight as Paul Smith took four for 48.
Results: Sussex Premier League
East Grinstead 151 (24pts) (Patrick Spencer 5-52) Brighton & Hove 144 (11pts) (Dinesh Mongia 5-58)
Horsham 173 (7pts) (Stuart Faith 8-41) Eastbourne 176-6 (30pts) (Tom Smith 96 not out)
Stirlands 141 (2pts) Hastings 142-1 (30pts) (James Beeny 77, Toby Finzel 61 not out)
Chichester 162 (7pts) (Jon Haynes 54) Preston Nomads 166-7 (30pts)
Three Bridges 345-5 dec (14pts) (Mike Shaw 124, James Chadburn 79, Danny Alderman 60) Cuckfield 348-8 (24pts) (Tom Mole 92, Graham Begley 79, James Thorpe 50, Paul Smith 4-48)
Full round-up of match reports, pictures, results and tables in Wednesday's Observer
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29 June 2008 7:21 PM
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