Rob Turner and his Somerset team enjoyed their Jubilee Day trip to Cornwall yesterday and came away with a resounding victory over their hosts Callington.

Almost 1000 spectators crowded into the New Road Ground, the home of the Cornish Premier league side, and were thrilled to see England stars Andy Caddick and Marcus Trescothick in the visitors line up.

Somerset were anxious to avoid suffering a second defeat at the hands of the Cornishmen, having lost in the final over of a similar match for Peter Bowler's Benefit two years ago, but on this occasion they came away with their pride restored, and having made a lot of new friends.

Somerset batted first and got off to a flying start with openers Andy Caddick and Keith Dutch sharing a partnership of 117 before `Dutchy' was out after scoring a quick fire 73.

This brought Marcus Trescothock to the wicket, and everyone in the ground was looking forward to seeing the England star pick up where he had left off for his country in the Test match against Sri Lanka.

However local lad Dave Bradbeer had other ideas, and before the left hander could establish himself he spoiled the party by having Marcus caught by Andy Birkett.

Andy Caddick continued with a couple of new partners until he was fourth man out with the score on 160 after making a very impressive 68.

The real fireworks of the Somerset innings however came from Ian Blackwell, who blasted 60 off just 25 balls, which included 8x6's and 1x4, much to the delight of the crowd, losing five cricket balls in the process! By the close of their 40 overs Somerset had reached 305 for 9.

In reply the Callington batsmen found it hard going and never really got to grips with the Somerset attack and were eventually all out for 184, to give Rob Turner's Somerset team victory by 121 runs. The leading wicket taker for the visitors was appropriately enough Peter Bowler who took 3 for 18 in his four overs.

After the game Callington Cricket Club secretary Lewis Bond told me: "It was a brilliant day for the club and for Rob Turner. Everybody is delighted with the way it has all worked out."

Rob Turner told me: "The weather has been kind to us and a lot of people have turned out to support the day. I'm very pleased indeed and would like to thank everybody who has helped to make the day such a success."

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