Uphill Castle seconds won a close fought and tense match at home to Kilmington & Stourton to move third in the table.
Uphill came into the game in buoyant mood after wining their first competitive game since 2019 last time out with a solid display against Trull seconds.
After losing the toss they were put into bat on a green wicket offering opportunities to the bowling side and lost opener Ben Castle for 13 before Gareth Lloyd (50) and Chris Disney (38) steadied the innings and built a solid foundation.
The hosts then continued to lose wickets at regular intervals before Sam Mathews hit a crucial 21 to post 176-7 from 40 overs.
Kilmington’s reply started solidly but with some tight Uphill bowling and keen fielding they managed to keep the batsmen tied down.
With the game in the balance at 75-1 off 20 overs Uphill’s talented youthful bowlers of Myles Bliss (3-23) and Charlie Huke (1-18) took important wickets and piled the pressure onto the batting team.
Uphill wrapped up the tail leaving the visitors 17 runs short of their target to take 33 points and ensure a second win on the bounce.
Opener and wicket-keeper Ben Castle ran a half marathon for charity, finishing at Uphill Castle ground before the game.
Uphill Castle seconds travel to Wedmore this weekend as they look to continue their impressive form.
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