Illness is obviously an advantage to the vice captain as he was in top form with the bat and in the company of his captain put on 73 off 94 balls. Williams is also in good form and he was well set for another county 50 when House bowled him on 127. Richard Tucker failed for the first time this summer, perhaps he should stick to the train rather than the bus to get to games and Devon were suddenly 127-3. The imperial Watkin with the support of a now  fully restored to batting health Will Grainger completed the deed with Watkin undefeated on 94 with 13 fours and taking 135 balls. This batsman like all good ones knows his limitations and plays to his strengths, this was an outstanding innings. Grainger kept him company in an unbroken stand of 61. 

The comments were so right this was an exceptional performance from a talented group of young players who obviously enjoy their own company and are extremely well led by Aaron Williams who puts into practice all the experience he has gained as the youngest Premier skipper. They now have to beat Cornwall for an outright win of the competition, a loss will result in a share of the title – it is in their hands.

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