Having defeated Timsbury at home and Bath Hospitals away, Temple entertained Winscombe at Stowey Road in the Semi-Final of the Somerset Intermediate cup.
Temple won the toss and put Winscombe in, which looked a good decision at ten overs, when the visitors were 54-5. Simon Mahoney (1-19) and Chris Diaper (3-17) did the damage, followed by an economic 1-21 from Miles Hackett. This brought Scanlon (58 not-out) and Goodrum (31) together, who first consolidated the innings and then accelerated over the final four overs to get to 146-6.
Temple’s reply followed a similar pattern, and they were in trouble at 57-4. Kevin Curtis (thirty) back from injury, but not fully fit, and Chris Diaper with a hard-hitting 29 put Temple ahead of the required run rate and back in control. Tom Hall (4-23) chipped in with vital wickets, but Jason Head with 27 rallied the tail. When he was run-out it needed Rob Head and Simon Mahoney to get the necessary runs for victory, with three balls to spare.
This win, in a very close sporting encounter, means that Temple will play Street in the Final at the County Ground, Taunton, on Sunday, 5th August.
The club would like to thank Venture Insurance for their valued match sponsorship.
G. Jackson