Groves '˜absolutely delighted' after Ifield seal first Premier League victory

Ifield finished with a score of 228 for 8 (49.3 overs), whilst Eastbourne ended with 227 all out (46.5 overs) and the hosts’ skipper Jack Groves was ‘delighted’ with the win.

He said: “(I am) absolutely delighted with the win.

“Getting that first win was something that was in the back of my mind so I’m really glad we’ve done it.”

Eastbourne won the toss and decided to bat first, and an understrength Ifield bowling attack was initially put to the sword.

The visitor’s opening pair of Daniel Arms and James Hockley scored freely and had wracked up an impressive 127 before the first wicket fell when Arms was caught and bowled for 49.

Hockley continued on to a chanceless century and was eventually out for an impressive 129 when caught off the bowling of Harnoop Kalsi but at 203 for 4 Eastbourne were well placed to set an imposing target.

Ifield’s bowlers dug deep and the tide began to turn as wickets started falling with the last six wickets falling for just 24 runs.