Rare win for struggling Spalding Town 2nd in a low scoring clash with Grantham

Spalding 2nd picked up only their third win of the South Lincs and Border League Premier Division season on Saturday in what was a low-scoring thriller.

Jamie Juckes’ charges collected maximum points after bowling visitors Grantham 2nd out for 45 in 26 overs, then edging to a nervy 46-7 in reply.

Town’s bowlers shared the wickets well, with Matt Sharpe (3-8) and Brandon Andrews (3-19) bagging three apiece and Julian Wilson (2-6) and Carl Lamming (2-6) finishing the job.

Augustine Udupuzha (15) was the only player to score double figures in Town’s reply, but it was Andrews’ eight not out that got them over the line.

Spalding 2nd visit Market Deeping 2nd this Saturday (1pm).

• A solid all-round display against Uffington 2nd extended Spalding Town’s lead at the top of Rutland League Division Four East to a hefty 68 points.

Skipper Josh Lawrence won the toss and opted to bowl first – which proved a wise choice, with Uffington limited to 126-9 from their 45 overs.

Andrew Dockerill (2-11) was the pick of the bowlers, while Jonathan Garner (1-8), Brandon Andrews (1-17), Matt Sharpe (1-13), Jon Manton (1-19), Lawrence (1-3) and Macey Andrews (1-20) also took wickets.

Spalding’s reply was measured, as they used 40.2 overs to reach their target.

A solid 48 from Brandon Andrews was the highlight, while Chris Dring (26 not out) and Jon Manton (20 not out) eased them to 132-5.

Town host Newborough 2nd this Sunday (1pm).