by Mike Vimpany

SOUTH Wilts are facing a batting crisis after their two British Gas Southern League sides were rolled out for a combined total of 175.

James Hibberd virtually fought a lone battle to keep his South Wilts first team afloat as they sank to 100 all out and a seven-wicket defeat by Burridge at Bemerton.

The Salisbury club’s second team fared even worse, with former Hursley Park captain Nick Wheeler setting a new record 8-20 SPL2 return as South Wilts II were skittled for 75.

Newly promoted Langley Manor romped to a six-wicket win.

South Wilts, who have struggled for runs all season, were in total disarray at lunch after a 18-over new-ball spell by Nick McMurray (3-30) and a brace by Dan Stancliffe left them reeling at 52-6.

Hibberd (33 not out) was once again left high and dry as he managed to steer South Wilts into treble figures at 100 all out.

Burridge lost three wickets polishing off the runs, but Will Steward’s 42 not out, aided by Joe Collings-Wells (29) eased them home.