Croma Vigilant Dumfries Sunday XI were once again winners in the Eden Valley Sunday league as they beat Penrith at home. Another sunny day saw a wicket which favoured the batting and Patrick Corkery took full advantage as he provided an anchoring role for the majority of the innings, eventually falling for leg before wicket. The wickets early on began to fall around Corkery and when Mark Abnet joined him at the crease Croma Vigilant Dumfries were 33-3. A solid partnership followed, but when Abnett was bowled after drinks, Daniel Armstrong came to the wicket and began a dominant batting performance with two huge sixes. Danny went on to retire at 50 and it was left to Andrew Reed to guide the team to the close with 32 not out as Dumfries posted 196.
In reply Penrith got off to a flyer as the Penrith batsmen found boundaries easy to come by. The score was speeding along with 40 on the board in the first 5 overs. It was Hyder Hussein who put the brakes on the innings as he collected 3 wickets with some accurate swing and seam bowling. Penrith batsmen began to compose themselves again, and whilst the runs had dried up, they were also pleased that the wickets also slowed up. In steps Daniel Armstrong who bowled a combination of swing, and then a later spell of leg spin, picked up three wickets of his own. Andrew Reed also picked up 3 wickets and Max Corbett-Byers picked up the other one.
Another victory for the Croma Vigilant Dumfries Sunday XI sees them topping the table going into week 4 with an away trip to Langholm this Sunday.
Man of the Match: Danny Armstrong sponsored by Litebites at Queen of the South Arena.
Photo: Hyder Hussein on his way to 3 wickets