Southgate Synagogue CC went down by three wickets in a friendly away against Torquay United.

Ashley Smoker steered Southgate to a score of 172-4 with an excellent 72 not out. Shmulie Weinbaum (36) and Robin Taitz added valuable runs.

An inspired knock from Damon Lathrope took the game away from Southgate, with Martin Ling, the Torquay United football manager, hitting the winning runs.