Lympsham’s last game of the season endedin a 64-run defeat at Wincanton.

LYMPSHAM’S last game of the season ended in defeat away to Wincanton.

It looked a good toss to win when Lympsham won and invited the hosts to bat, with Jack Luff quickly picking up a couple of wickets to reduce the home side to 25-2.

At the other end, Adam Micklewright probed good areas for no luck as Lympsham begun to cut into Wincanton. Liam Morris (1-23) was introduced to halt what looked to be a destructive innings, aided by a towering catch by Micklewright.

Tom Ferns had two close lbw shouts turned down and a strong fifth wicket partnership followed. The pair moved the score to 160-4 until Lympsham Concrete man of the match Dave Luff took the ball and got to work.

Putting the ball in good areas and waiting for mistakes, his figures of 5-26 were impressive. This restricted the home side to 194 all out.

The reply was slow-going for the visitors as they found themselves 19-1 from 10 overs. Rich Ford dug in well for his 28, but momentum was slowed again when Jack Luff was stumped.

Resistance was shown by Sophie Luff (32 not out) to get to 60-3 at the halfway stage. Brief cameos from Ben Evans and Felix Granfield were ended to dampen Lympsham spirits on 130 all out.

Although the season was ended with a loss, Lympsham managed to finish second on a notable 491 points.