IT was a real family affair for Potterne as Zimbabwean brothers Dylan and Ryan Higgins smashed Graham Gaiger’s side to a 58-run victory over Trowbridge on Saturday.

Opener Dylan led the charge with 87 while Ryan added 66, as the visitors posted a competitive 196.

Potterne’s Ollie Smith claimed three wickets as the home side fought back after tea.

Trowbridge skipper Alex Hart made 59 but his side were all out for 139 in the 43rd over, with the win thanks largely to the exploits of the Higgins brothers.

“Dylan and Ryan batted superbly and it was nice for them because their dad had flown over and was there to see them play,” said Potterne captain Gaiger.

“It was a really pleasing win and a good all-round performance from the team – everyone kept on working hard.”

Potterne weren’t as successful a day later as they were beaten by Lewdown in the last 32 of the npower Village Cup.

The Devon group champions proved too much for the Dorset and Wiltshire winners, who lost by 95 runs.

After winning the toss and opting to bowl first, Richard Kerley, James Down and Smith took two wickets each for Potterne.

Lewdown’s Carl Weeks hit 42 while Will Hodgetts was a run behind with 41. Opener Kris Harris added 37 as the visitors finished on 244-9.

Potterne struggled to add momentum to their run chase as Down top-scored with just 30.

Ed Fruen hit 25 and Mark Colyer hit 22 but Lewdown’s Ade Edmonds took three wickets as the hosts were all out for 149 in the 35th over.

“It’s the third time we’ve gone out in the last 32 and we just didn’t have enough on the day,” said Gaiger.

“We sometimes struggle with getting people to play twice in a weekend.

“The fundraising day went well though and we had a great crowd turn up.”

Potterne face Biddestone this weekend.