BOVEY Tracey captain Seb Ansley got a close-up view of what it takes to win promotion back to the Premier Division during a seven-wicket defeat by Tavistock.

Whilst Tavistock are table-toppers, Bovey are heading for a top-four finish at best.

Tavistock bowled out Bovey for 165, then knocked off the runs with more than 10 overs to spare.

Ansley had a good look at what Tavistock did and made a few mental notes to carry forward.

“We started well again, but their spinners took control of the game massively. Our run scoring ground to a halt, meaning the pressure told with wickets.

“We had to believe it was still possible with the ball. However, we couldn't take enough wickets to create some kind of scoreboard pressure – and Ian Gray occupied the crease to the end.

“One difference on the day was Tavistock’s consistency with the ball. We are regularly bowling 30 extras, which you can't afford, especially in a low-scoring game.”

Opener Jake Pascoe top scored for Bovey with 38 in a knock that ended when he became the second of four wickets claimed by spinner Shaun Daymond (4-19).

Bovey’s middle-order batting got bogged down against the bowling of Daymond, Tom Clarke (0-25), Rhys Davies (1-35) and Rodney Mupfudza (0-16).

Sam Harvey’s 35 not out took 77 balls to compile, Albi Bradley needed 48 deliveries to get as far as 21 and Sam Russell’s 11 occupied 39 balls.

Billy Barriball (3-33) was brought back into the attack for the final over and took three wickets in six balls for two runs given away to bowl Bovey out.

Tavistock lost wickets at 25, 88 and 123 on the way to a routine victory.

Opener Ian Gray batted through for 73 not out and made a 63-run dent in the target with Mupfudza (29). James White (15no) was with Gray for the final 43.