Andy Wellman and Glen Crompton were the stars of a sound Northleach team effort on Saturday, as they ran out convincing winners of this rain-affected CDCA Division 3 match. Batting first, the Rams were under constant pressure as Sam Price and young Jack Roberts bowled an excellent line, and the Northleach score had reached just 57 for 2 at the mid-way break. Following a lengthy rain interval, the in-form Wellman (26) took to the task and, ably supported by young Tom Hemming (19), moved the score towards the 100 mark before both players fell in quick succession. With only 8 overs left Crompton came to the crease, chanced his luck and battered a fine 58no to set a total of 166 for 5, reduced to a target of 103 from 25 overs for the home side.

With both Wellman (5 for 37) and Crompton (4 for 19) in great form with the ball, the home innings never got going, with only Jack Roberts (17) and father Steve Roberts (15) reaching double figures. The fielding of the Northleach side was outstanding, with a fine running catch being taken by Tom Hemming to dismiss the dangerous Kibble, and an outstanding run out combination by Wellman and Rich Hall. The Charlton side were dismissed for just 57, well short of their revised target of 102.