In-form UPYME & LYME REGIS batsman Tyler Wellman claimed his place in local cricketing folklore on Saturday when he hit his second successive undefeated century.

Tyler hit his third ton for Uplyme last week when he smashed the 100th run off the last ball of the innings in the first Devon Mini-League match at home to Ottery St Mary 2nds. And in the second, away to AXMINSTER, he did it again, carrying his bat for 102 not out, a swashbuckling innings which included 16 fours.

It is believed that this was the first time in Uplyme's long history that a player had hit a century in two successive games.

Uplyme won the toss and decided to bat, losing three quick wickets with just 44 runs on the board. But when Wellman was joined by No 4 Joe Elsworth, the Axminster attack took a real caning with Elsworth falling just three runs short of his first century for Uplyme when he was run out.

Wellman was still at the crease with 102 runs to his name with the score on 256-4 when the final over of the innings was bowled.

Opening Steve Batey, who is also in good nick, looked set for another big score after hitting two mammoth sixes at Cloakham Lawn before being caught on 24 by Bradley Conway off the bowling of Robin Ellis, who finished with two wickets for the loss of 28 runs off seven overs.

In reply, Axminster were bowled out in 19.5 overs for just 48 runs, Daniel Murnane (11) being the only batsmen to get into double figures.

Uplyme's bowlers rose to the occasion with Steve Batey leading the attack with figures of 3-7 off off just 2.5 overs, well supported by Jibu Varghese (3-11 off seven overs), Sam Farrow (2-3 off two overs) and David Matthews (1-20 off five overs).

Uplyme & Lyme Regis 20 points; Axminster Town 3 points.

This victory puts Uplyme firmly at the top of the East E 3 (Tier 5) table with 36 points, ten ahead of Honiton. This coming Saturday (August 8) Uplyme are at home to Honiton(1 pm start), a fixture which might well decide who goes into the knock-out rounds in September from this division.

In Premier East SEATON failed by just four runs to beat Budleigh Salterton at Court Lane.

Budleigh won the toss and put Seaton in to bat. They lost opener Sam Hewer (2) early on but opening partner Josh Cann steadied the ship with a fine knock of 51, which including eight 4s.

Good support came from Joe Berry (44 not out), Wesley Holmes (37), Rhys Davies (25), Robbie Prior (23) and Ben Morgan (21), finishing with a final score of 239 off their 45 over.

Bowling honours for Budleigh were shared by Lloyd Murrin (2-29), Ed Doble (2-35) and Sean Butler (2-48).

In reply Budleigh struggled against a lively Seaton attack and at one time only had 57 runs on the board for the loss of five wickets. But No 7 Tom Oxland (74) and Lloyd Murrin (52) steered them to a victory total of 242 off 42.3 overs.

Joe Berry with 3-39 returned the best bowling figures for Seaton with skipper Ben Morgan grabbing 2-23.

Seaton 9 points; Budleigh Salterton 19 pts.

This defeat leaves Seaton in third place of the Premier East division with 9 points from two games.

Next Saturday (August 1) Seaton are away to Exmouth.

SEATON 2nds were steered to a 46-run victory in their second East E 4 (Tier 6) away to Sampford Peverill and Tiverton 2nds by No 3 batsman Toby Tucker with a fine knock of 117.

Sampford's decision to field after winning the toss looked like a good decision with both openers going cheaply. But Tucker turned the tide and useful scores from skipper David Turner (37) and Sam Fearnley (18 not out) saw the visitors post 230 of 35 overs.

Best bowling figures for Sampford came from Tom Cowle (3-51 off six overs).

In reply the home team made a game of it but fell short in the end to give Seaton 19 points after the first three batsmen had 101 runs on the board. Tom Lock top scored on 46.

Sam Fernley was Seaton's best bowler finishing with figures of 3-26 off seven overs.

Sampford Peverill & Tiverton 8 points; Seaton 2nds 19 points.

Seaton, who are lying in third place in the East E 4 (Tier 6) table with 21 points, are at home to Ottery St Mary 2nds this coming Saturday (August 8).

A glorious 174 from opener Tom Gooding set KILMINGTON up for a maximum 20 points at home to Sidmouth 2nds in their second East E 1 League.

Gooding's innings included 19 4s and with help from Tom Olive (82) Kilmington set Sidmouth 2nds a target of 344 to win the game. Josh Short (26) and skipper Brett Garner (22) added useful runs in their score of 313-6 off 40 overs.

Ben Fisher(3-50) and Leigh Addey (2or 20) returned the best figures for the Sidmouth attack.

Facing such a mammoth target, only Sidmouth batsmen Chris Brock (38 not out) Ben Fisher (21) troubled the scorer as they were dismissed for a meagre 96 off 30 overs,

Matt Reed (3-6 off six overs),Oliver Reed (3-16) and Ben Fuzzard (2-13) bowed well for Kilmington.

Kilmington 20 points; Sidmouth 2nds 5 pts.

Kilmington lead the East E 1 (Tier 3) table with 20 points. On Saturday (August 1) they are away to Ottery St Mary.