PLYMPTON made it three wins on the trot in the Tolchards DCL B Division with a. 66-run verdict away at Bovey Tracey 2nd XI.

Wins over Ashburton, Clyst St George and now Bovey have propelled Plympton up to third in the table.

Rahul Randev, relishing life at Plympton after his move from Plymouth, opened-up with 39 as Plympton set off towards an all-out total of 178.

After a brief stumble between 58 for one and 59 for four, Sam Ford (24) and Fin Torley (28) got the scoreboard flickering again.

And a solid 34 not out down the order for Jamie Bailey helped add 46 for the last three wickets.

Bovey’s best combinations of 10-over accuracy and economy were booked by Ryan Bougourd (3-42), Sam Veal (3-32) and Dan Green (2-32). Harry Pitman’s six overs produced two for 22.

Bovey were all out for 112 in response – and were fortunate to get that far looking at the scorecard!

Only opener Jamie Bishop (23) of the first eight batters made it past six as Bovey crumbled to 45 for seven. Manny Motswiri (5-14) took out five of the top six.

Will Paterson (19) and Green, who clubbed three fours and four sixes making 39 off 15 balls down the order at 10, added a measure of respectability to the final tally.

What Motswiri started was finished off by Harnoop Kalsi (3-48) and Sam Ford (2-28). Kalsi’s figures suffered by Green bludgeoning him for 18 in one over and 10 more in the next.

“Motswiri – their overseas – was the difference between the two sides,” said Green, whose side is parked three points above the bottom two.

Harry Kandampully, the Plympton captain, said he feared the target might not have been enough at tea.

“Our middle order did well to help us go from 83 for five to 178, which I felt was a bit short of a competitive total,” said Kandampully.

“We bowled in tight areas and Manny bowled a fantastic spell at good pace, backed up by Sam Ford and Harnoop.”

On a separate note, Kandampully added: “Thank you to Bovey, who were gracious hosts and provided a great tea!”