Sensational Stappard secures Kingswood victory

Chasing 109 from 74, Stappard's supreme assault - smashing 84 off 44, with four fours and eight sixes - led Kingswood to victory by eight wickets

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A stunning knock from Freddie Stappard earned Kingswood their first win of the tournament in a reduced-overs game against Park View Academy.

Chasing 109 from 74, Stappard's sensational assault - smashing 84 off 44, with four fours and eight sixes - led Kingswood to victory by eight wickets, with four balls to spare.

A rain shower arrived 74 balls into the match and, in the name of getting as many completed games of cricket in as possible, Park View elected to forgo the rest of their innings.

Ross Abdy made a rapid 31 off 14, and Matthew Robinson (18 off 10), with A Poulton (22 of 20) helping Park View to 108 for 6 from those 74 deliveries.

From there, it was the Stappard show, with the opener clearing the rope with regularity, including back-to-back sixes twice in the innings.

At the other end, Stappard's opening partner, Sam Dunmow (16 off 22), had the best seat in the house.

With the ball, Kingswood shared the load, with six different bowlers picking up a single wicket. Toby Eayres was the most economical on the day, bowling 11 dots in his 15, and finishing with 1 for 8.

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