Long Sutton showed an early statement of intent on the opening weekend of the South Lincs and Border League season following last year’s relegation.
Phil Barnes’ side lost their Premier Division place last season, but showed they’re aiming to bounce straight back in an eight-wicket demolition of Billingborough 2nd on Saturday.
Billingborough were bowled out for just 62 as Barry Stanway claimed 5-23 and Rajan Sangha returned 3-21 as only two home batsmen made double figures.
Long Sutton reached their victory target for the loss of just two wickets as Adam Wright (24) and Barnes (28no) steered them home inside 17 overs.
Spalding 2nd won the battle of the promoted sides in the Premier Division as they defeated Freiston by six wickets.
Josh Lawrence and Andrew Dockerill both claimed three wickets for Spalding as the hosts were bowled out for 149.
Chris Dring (37), Jon Manton (46) and Simon Juckes (45no) then saw Spalding to victory with more than 10 overs remaining.
Results: Premier Division – Boston 2nd 134, Skegness 136-3 (Ainsworth 65); Sleaford 2nd 296 (Colyn 110, Binns 7-74), Bourne 2nd 126; Grantham 2nd 131, Stamford 92; Freiston 149, Spalding 2nd 153-4; Market Deeping 2nd 217-3 (C Gillett 111), Woodhall Spa 2nd 218-3.
Division One – Moulton Harrox 169-6, Belton Park 101; Billingborough 2nd 62 (Stanway 5-23), Long Sutton 63-2; Claypole 118 (King 51), Welby Cavaliers 119-2 (Matta 51); Skegness 2nd 116, Baston 117-0.
Division Two – Grantham 4th 241-5 (J Fell 56, Starbuck 59). Graves Park 242-1 (Griffiths 96no).
Selected fixtures (Sat 1pm): Premier Division – Spalding 2nd v Boston 2nd.
Division One: Long Sutton v Timberlands.
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