GOATACRE stunned second placed Dumbleton with a superb all-round display in Wiltshire and Gloucestershire Division One on Saturday.

After being set 229 to win, they cruised to victory with seven overs and five wickets to spare to record their fifth win in six games.

With captain Pete Turner losing the toss, Goatacre were put into the field on a perfect summer's day. A good opening spell from the skipper was rewarded in the tenth over when Holland edged to Kevin Iles at slip.

The introduction of Rob Turner saw the run rate drop further and he picked up the wicket of Hottinger thanks to a great catch by John Wilkins. Emery and Churchman batted slowly without ever looking completely comfortable against Turner who produced a quality spell of swing bowling, moving the ball in both directions.

When Churchman drove low to Ed Wilkins at mid-off and Rahn Heer had Emery caught behind by Steve Gee, Dumbleton were struggling at 103 for four off 33 overs. They clawed themselves back into the game though, mainly thanks to a rapid 50 from Stanton. With support from Reid and Boorman the home side managed to reach a competitive 228 for eight from their 50 overs.

Rob Turner finished with two for 56 from his 15 overs and Heer ended with three for 68 from his. Throughout Goatacre's spirit and fielding remained impressive.

Goatacre were given a fantastic start in their reply by Rob Turner and Gee, who combined excellent running with some glorious strokeplay to rattle up 75 in the first 12 overs.

After Gee was bowled for 25, Matt Wilkins joined Turner and they took the score into the 90s before both falling in consecutive overs, Turner for a well made 48.

At 94 for three the game was in the balance, but a partnership of 58 between Pete Turner and Jif Wilkins swung it the visitors' way. After Turner was caught for 34 Kevin Iles joined Wilkins and they ended any Dumbleton hopes with a superb partnership of 67 in just eight overs.

When Iles was run out for 43 Ed Wilkins joined his brother and finished the game in style, smashing the ball through the covers to cap an excellent day for the village side.