Cricket Second Division: Mommsen's batting hits home hard
Published Date:
05 July 2008
By Harry Pincott
THOUGH just turned 20, Preston Mommsen is one of the main reasons RH Corstorphine are challenging strongly for promotion and, indeed, are the only side who have not lost a league game this season.
The young South African carried his bat for the fourth time, against Dumfries last Saturday, and is now averaging 78. "Preston is as good a young batsman as I have seen in my time in the game," said club president Arnie Sathiy.
That's a glowing testimony and Mommsen's 83 not out steered RHC to their seventh victory, the other three matches being no results.
"Preston is cricket mad and, while I would love to have him back here next year, I'm sure he will be going on to bigger and better things," added Sathiy.
Stoneywood-Dyce, two points ahead of RHC, but now one behind leaders Dunfermline after their loss to the Fifers, are away to Renfrew. Dunfermline have a chance to extend their lead with a home fixture against Edinburgh CC, while Falkland are engaged in a must-win home game against Weirs, and Dumfries host Prestwick.
The full article contains 190 words and appears in The Scotsman newspaper.
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Last Updated:
04 July 2008 10:05 PM
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Source:
The Scotsman
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Location:
Edinburgh
