Llechryd Cricket Club dropped a place to fourth in the Pembroke County Cricket League, after a home loss to Johnston on the weekend.

Llechryd won the toss and batted first. Gareth Keen scored a half century of 51, with Kevin Evans scoring 42 and Dafydd Davies 34.

However, good fielding from the away side’s Gary James (2-47) and Keegan Codd (2-28) got Llechryd all out for 222.

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Johnston's Lee Summons batted very well, getting over a century with his score of 136no. Liam James also scored 18 runs for the visitors.

Despite good fielding from Keen (2-21) and Udell Preville (3-22), Johnston were victorious, reaching a final score of 226-9.

This saw Whitland leapfrog Llechryd into third place in the table after a five-wicket victory over Pembroke.

RESULTS

Division One

Carew (118-1) beat St Ishmaels (117) by 9 wkts;

Haverfordwest (249-7) beat Pembroke Dock (234-3) by 15 runs;

Lawrenny (178) lost to Llangwm (266-6) by 88 runs;

Narberth (184-3) beat Saundersfoot (179-8) by 7 wkts;

Neyland (143) lost to Cresselly (144-1) by 9 wkts.

Division Two

Burton (175-4) lost to Llanrhian (176-6) by 4 wkts;

Herbrandston (305-6) beat Carew II (179) by 126 runs;

Hook (253-8) beat Lamphey (90) by 163 runs;

Llechryd (222) lost to Johnston (226-9) by 1 wkt;

Pembroke (219-8) lost to Whitland (220-6) by 4 wkts.