Alton CC made it 2 wins from three with an impressive 61-run victory over Sarisbury Athletic in their fourth league fixture, recovering brilliantly from an early collapse to claim a deserved win.

After winning the toss and electing to bat, Alton endured a nightmare beginning as three wickets fell for just four runs. Alex Corbett and Olly Boulton were both dismissed without scoring, while Sam Ruffell departed for four, leaving the hosts under immediate pressure.

What followed, however, turned the match decisively in Alton’s favour. Scott Myers and Harry Bater rebuilt the innings superbly, showing composure and patience as they transformed a precarious position into one of control. Their excellent fourth-wicket partnership of 181 laid the foundation for a formidable total.

Myers was the star performer, producing a superb century with 100 from 119 deliveries, striking eight fours and three sixes in a controlled innings. Bater provided outstanding support with 69 from 103 balls, finding the boundary eight times during a vital contribution.

With a platform established, Alton accelerated strongly in the closing stages. Fred Egleston struck a rapid 50 from just 37 balls, including three sixes, while Bash Walters added an energetic 37 from 25 balls as Alton closed on an imposing 284-8 from their 50 overs.

Joshua Williams claimed 5-63 for Sarisbury Athletic, while Connor Clark picked up three wickets.

Chasing 285, Sarisbury remained competitive for much of their innings. Nathaniel Hlabangama made 38 and Joe Baker added 46 before Jack Robson produced the visitors’ most dangerous innings, hitting 77 from 80 balls with six boundaries and three sixes to keep hopes alive.

Alton, though, continued to make key breakthroughs at important moments. Egleston completed an excellent all-round display with figures of 3-50, while Wilf Bridger took 2-44. Olly Boulton chipped in with two late wickets as Sarisbury’s challenge faded.

The visitors were eventually dismissed for 223 in 45.2 overs, handing Alton a comfortable 61-run success.

After recovering from a disastrous start with the bat, Alton showed both resilience and depth, with Myers’ century and contributions across the side proving the difference in another encouraging performance as the season gathers momentum.