Scarborough College make it two wins from two at Desert Springs

Opener Cian Dickinson marshalled the chase as Scarborough negotiated what could have been a tricky task against a Canterbury Academy team who defended 101 in their opening match

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Scarborough College chased down 100 with 10 balls to spare to make it two wins from two on day one of The Cricketer Schools 100 competition.

Opener Cian Dickinson - who marshalled the chase with an unbeaten 44 - was supported by his captain Duncan Brown (25 off 20) and Lewis Porter (19*) as Scarborough negotiated what could have been a tricky task against a Canterbury team who defended 101 in their opening game.

When Tom Melling picked out Fin Myers at long off, Scarborough found themselves 7 for 1 after 23 balls but cool heads prevailed to keep the chase on track.

Setting the target, Canterbury had been well placed at 55 for 1 but when captain Harry Fulton was bowled by Breidyn Schaper the inning began to peter out somewhat despite Henry Goss’ 15 of 13 towards the back end.

^{Brown hit 82 off 44 in Scarborough's opening fixture}

Tom Easterby claimed 2 for 5 with both wickets coming via stumpings by captain Brown with the gloves. That brace completed a hat-trick of stumpings for the skipper who had earlier seen the back of Christian Roberts as the batsman looked to come down the track to Alfie Wood.

Fulton (22), Roberts (15), and wicketkeeper-batsman Emile Haratbar (22) all set platforms for themselves but none could go on to make a telling score and push that total to three figures and beyond.

Scarborough face Winchester on Sunday as they look to make it three wins from three in the group stage while Canterbury aim to bounce back against Radley.

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