Hoping to bounce back from last week's tight loss, Alton 2XI travelled to Paultons. Losing the toss on a hot day they were put into the field.

Despite an early wicket Paultons started well and by drinks at the 17th they were 70-1, however this was when Alton began to change the game. First ball after drinks Andy Pearce took a blinder, diving full length to open up the game, and Matt Crane (3-29) was quick to capitalise.

He was able to dry up the runs, and eventually the pressure built up to 3 quick wickets to put Alton in the driver's seat.

Smelling blood, Alton then brought the openers back on, and Wilf Bridger (4-27) was able to tear through the middle order and tail to restrict the home side to just 175.

Alton started the chase looking completely at ease, as Michael Heffernan (31) and Ethan Van Der Linde (68) quickly cruised to 75-0 on a difficult pitch.

Despite Heffernan falling, Van Der Linde kept the scoreboard moving with some sumptuous on drives, despite eventually falling out Alton thoroughly on top.

Joey Paul (31*) at this point was able to calmly guide the visitors home to cap off a resounding 6 wicket win, to to put Alton's season firmly back on track.

A strong all round performance from the side will gain some momentum to be brought into next week's clash with Gosport 1XI next week.