Lympsham were held to a draw in a rain-affected match at Wellington.

LYMPSHAM travelled to Wellington with expectations high after last week’s game.

Batting first, Lympsham started strongly with Jason Parsons (37) helping lift the score to 45-1 from 10 overs. Lympsham Concrete man of the match Jack Luff continued the momentum with an excellent 80, batting with aggression and moved Lympsham along nicely.

Showers plagued the game with the teams going off, losing nine overs from the Wellington innings. When the teams came back, the away side struggled to find their rhythm. Luff and Gooding departed after a solid partnership, while Sam Poole came in for a brisk 26 before he was bowled and the tail was cleared up for seven runs. This left Lympsham on a respectable 197 all out.

In reply, Wellington knew only the loss of all of their wickets would mean defeat, as the showers meant only 36 overs could be bowled. Lympsham started with intent as Jack Luff (2-34) took both openers.

This led to Wellington going into defensive mode which took the sting out of the game. Sam Poole (1-27) came on to take a third Wellington wicket, but it mattered little.

Adam Micklewright (0-19) and Liam Morris (0-2) both bowled well for no reward as the two batsmen dug in and stayed at the crease, leaving them 104-3 after their 36 overs. This meant the match was drawn with both sides sharing the spoils.

On Saturday, Lympsham host Street as their season enters the last few games.