Richardson in the runs as Leamington get season off to winning start
Leamington got their Birmingham & District League Premier Division Two campaign off to a winning start as they saw of West Bromwich Dartmouth by seven wickets on Saturday.
A strong all-round bowling performance set up the victory, with West Brom only able to muster 162 all out.
The wickets were shared around, with Shailan Srikanthan the pick of the attack as he finished with three for 20 from 10 overs, while there were two wickets apiece for Tom Warner and Archie Walker.
Despite then losing Harrison Smith to the third ball of the innings, the target proved to be no bother for Leamington as Will Richardson struck an unbeaten 88 from 80 balls.
Support came from Jonathan Wigley (47) as the home side eased to 164 for three and the win.
Leamington were back in action the following day when they travelled to Moddershall in the ECB National Club Championship Group 8 Preliminary Round, and once again they were victorious.
Leamington batted first and were in trouble at 52 for four, but Chris Calcott (42), Walker (40no) and James Hawkins (29) turned things round as they posted 196 for nine in their 40 overs.
Moddershall were then straight on the back foor as they were reduced to 12 for three and later 104 for six, and despite a late rally they ultimately fell 19 runs short at 177 for nine.
Walker claimed two for 17, Wigley two for 24 and Kalan Niyarepola two for 26.
This Saturday, Leamington are back in league action when they host Worfield (start midday).