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Sean Walbridge

DELIGHTED Sean Walbridge described Dorset's wonderful win at Wiltshire as "most definitely" the team's finest showing of the season.

Chasing a daunting 350 to win from a minimum of 84 overs today, Dorset upset the odds to record a fine victory, with captain Tom Hicks (78 not out), Chris Park (78) and Nick Park (69) leading the way.

"It was probably one of the biggest run chases in recent history," Walbridge told the Daily Echo, moments after four overthrows had handed his team victory with more than three overs to spare.

"We were aiming to be chasing 350 and then the key was partnerships, and we had Chris and Nick Park, then Chris Park and Tom Hicks."

Going into the final day's play at Corsham, the hosts looked to be sitting pretty on 234 for five - a commanding lead of 296.

But Henry Turner (3-36) and Richard Banham (4-73) ensured the game did not get away from Walbridge's men as they dismissed the home side for 287.

The run chase got off to a steady start, but wickets fell regularly before a fifth-wicket stand of 146 between Hicks and Chris Park laid the foundations for victory, as the Dorset duo took their side to within 38 runs of the target.

Walbridge added: "It was a really fantastic team effort and puts us in with a great chance of competing at the top of the Western Division.

"It was most definitely our performance of the season so far. Hopefully we can continue this form in the last few Championship matches."

Wiltshire had totalled 333 for eight in their first innings on the opening day of the clash. But 22-year-old Matt Metcalfe (81 not out), along with captain Hicks (71) and wicketkeeper Chris Park (49) kept Dorset in with a shout as they recorded 271 in reply.

7:10pm Tuesday 22nd July 2008

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