(2) Dorset
With McKenna out of the action it was critical that the momentum was kept up. At 109 Devon lost Merrick Steward and at 124 David Grainger- Allen. McKenna then returned to the action as the pair put on a further 27 added to their earlier contribution of 18 took their joint contribution to 45. McKenna was caught for a splendid 67(7 fours, 72 balls), a career best by several miles and the pressure was now back on Devon. Remarkably the side had kept to the required scoring rate throughout the innings and now with 12 overs remaining the rate required was still 5.83! The pressure was now on not only Overton but all the remaining batsman to score at this rate without losing the three remaining wickets. Cricket is all about partnerships as Jonty Parsons (7). Tom Worth (7) and Dylan Penberthy all continued the good work of their predecessors. Overton was unstoppable having now passed his fifty, when he did give a chance it had ice on it as it went so high. With last man Penberthy pushing and running to give Overton the strike Devon needed four runs off the thirty eighth and final over. First ball Penberthy gives the strike to Overton, three dot balls - for the first time all afternoon you could hear the birds singing - penultimate ball - 4  - game over noise levels attract the environmental health department. A magnificent team performance revolving around the brilliance of individuals McKenna and Overton who was undefeated on 67 (10 fours, 55 balls). Devon did loose one battle the extras - conceding 64 to Dorset's 46. Cricket can be a great game, it was a great day until England conceded 2 in the 91st minute to ruin the journey home.

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