Long Sutton top early SLBL Divsion One table after crushing victory over Timberlands

Long Sutton 1st made it two wins from two in South Lincs and Border League Division One after beating ten-man Timberlands by nine wickets on Saturday.

After skipper Phil Barnes won the toss and elected to bowl first, they skittled their visitors out for just 64 at Paradise Field.

Dylan Garfoot (37) batted well for Timberlands, but he was one of Barry Stanway’s (4-32) four victims.

Rob Simpson (3-13) and Dan Oldfield (1-18) got the other wickets as Sutton removed their rivals for just 64 in 19.5 overs.

In reply, they needed just 10.3 overs to blast 65-1 and take maximum points.

Oldfield (23) was the man out, with Adam Wright (25 not out) and Jamie Taylor (17 not out) finishing unbeaten.

Sutton host Skegness 2nd this Saturday (1pm).

Division One results: Billingborough 2nd 108, Boston 3rd 200-8; Long Sutton 65-1, Timberlands 64; Skegness 2nd 197-6, Belton Park 166.

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