JAMES Rew was in blistering form when Taunton St Andrews, who are at the foot of WEPL Premier One, travelled to play second-placed Bridgwater in the quarter final of the 20-over Baker Cup competition on Wednesday evening.

Batting first at the Parks, the Saints openers Rew and George Thomas set off at a cracking pace, with Rew in particularly dominant form, adding 122 together before Thomas was bowled by Harminder Singh for 24.

Rew then dominated a partnership of 43 for the second wicket, of which he contributed 38, before Cam Harding went for two followed shortly afterwards by Josh Thomas also for two.

Rew remained at the wicket until he had taken his score onto 150, which included 11 fours and 15 sixes, when he became Harminder’s third victim, after which James Matravers who ended unbeaten on 24 saw Saints onto 248 for six from their overs.

Harminder Singh was the pick of the bowlers taking three for 44.

When the hosts replied, Chris Skidmore and Charlie Sharland were out with the total on five, after which James Regan and Alex Ackland took the total onto 48 when the latter was run out for 17.

Regan, who was playing against his former club, then added 52 for the fourth wicket with Harminder before he was bowled by Matravers for 45.

Two further wickets tumbled in quick succession one each to Matravers and Luke Poole and when Harminder was out for 53, which included six fours and four sixes, the hosts had slipped to 131 for seven.

Seth Locke with 14 not out and Tom Wickens who ended unbeaten on 18 added a flurry of late runs but Bridgwater ended well short on 175 for nine off their 20 overs giving Saints victory by 

For the visitors, Matravers claimed three for 20 while Poole ended with three for 36.

Picture shows Taunton St Andrews at Bridgwater CC: 

Back row-  Kazi Symanski, Toby Williams-Thomas,  James Matravers,  Josh Thomas, Cam Harding and George Thomas. 

Front row- Jack Harding,  James Rew, Gabe  Gallman-Findlay, Luke Poole and Thomas Rew.