After what feels like two summers of struggle, Seaton Cricket Club had their moment in the sun (and wind) on Saturday.

Taking on bottom club Sandford 2nds, Seaton knew a win was almost essential to give them hope of survival in the B Division of the Tolchards Devon Cricket League.

Openers Damian Baxter and Matt Hewer headed to the crease with pressure on, and they responded brilliantly. Baxter hit four sixes in his entertaining 79 and Hewer was the patient linchpin at the other end, compiling a steady 46.

On 100-2, Seaton were in a good place, and captain Adam Bilston decided it was time to accelerate, as he put together an incredible 53 from just 19 balls at a mind-blowing strike-rate of 278.95. His fabulous innings included six sixes, as Seaton closed on 224-7.

Sandford’s reply was solid but far from the spectacular batting required to chase down a hefty total in the allotted 34 overs. Ben Morgan, Philip Collins, Bilston, Tim Doulton and Baxter all took a wicket each, as Sandford fell 78 runs short.

The result puts Seaton a point above second bottom Bovey Tracey 2nds, and the two face each other in a massive game on Saturday.