THE final day of the season saw a double promotion for Carsons and Mangotsfield Cricket Club.
Going in to the final round of matches the 1st team sat in second place in the Bristol & District Fifth Division, having lost top spot to Bristol Aces the previous week, when bad weather claimed their penultimate match.
The final match was a title decider against the Aces, who batted first and scored 228-9, with Will Thatcher taking 3-38, including two early wickets.
In response, steady batting throughout the innings saw the total overhauled in the final over. The batting was led by Kieran Gallagher, who scored an unbeaten 101, there were also useful contributions from George Farmer and Oli Clatworthy as the 1sts took top spot by three points.
The 2nd team had a more straightforward match at Chilcompton, with the Division 8 East championship already guaranteed. They bowled out the hosts for 93, with Tour Ponting taking 3-20 and James Davis 3-24. Tom Smurthwaite scored 24 not out in the run chase.
The 3rd team retained their position in Division 8 North prior to the final match of the season against Bishopston. At one point struggling at 11-3, they recovered to 215-8 but Bishopston overhauled their target off the penultimate ball of the match.
The 4th team’s league finished several week before the end of the season.
The Sunday team’s final match of the season was abandoned due to weather. Finishing 9th, they await confirmation as to whether they have been relegated.
Club chair Andy King thanked all those who had helped in the club’s success over the season, which included the Bateman cup and U11’s cup previously reported in the Voice.
Andy also thanked all those who have sponsored the club this season.