Jon Dixon rewrote Portland Red Triangle's record books at Reforne on Saturday.

The veteran all-rounder smashed an awesome double century to help his side record their first Dorset Division One win of the season over neighbours Bridport. Dixon plundered an incredible 17 sixes and 21 fours in a knock of 208 as the islanders reached their victory target of 290 for the loss of just two wickets. And what made his effort even more amazing is that he did it nursing a broken finger. The partnership of 172 with Tony Quayle (25*) also set a new club record for the 2nd wicket.

Triangle secretary Grant Neven said: "It was a truly awesome innings from Jon and the fact that he did it with a broken finger is little short of amazing. Over the years he's made a lot of bowlers pay with his big hitting but this was something else. The club's previous record individual score was 178 by Gary Randell a few years ago and I never thought I'd see that broken. But that's now been smashed by some 30 runs and you couldn't bet against Jon bettering that in the future."

After losing the toss, the hosts were made to toil in the hot sunshine as Bridport racked up an impressive total of 289-4, thanks largely to Richard Hobson (89) and skipper Paul Tweddle (88). And with Triangle winless and rooted to the bottom of the table, the West Dorset visitors must have thought they had the game in the bag.

However, 45-year-old Dixon had other ideas as he crashed the ball to all parts of the ground, and beyond, during his 119-ball innings. All the visiting bowlers were taken to task by Dixon, although Adam Herring suffered the most, conceding 64 off five overs 28 of those coming from just six balls.

The Portland opener's luck finally ran out when he missed a straight delivery from Rob Atkins, but the damage had already been done by then with Triangle requiring just 19 for victory with plenty of overs to spare.

Neven added: "Jon rode his luck a bit and was even caught off a no-ball, but that's the way he's always played the game. He got a double century [NB. 196*] last season in an Evening League match and so we really shouldn't be that surprised. The incredible thing about the innings was that Jon smashed 208 and our next highest scorer was Tony Quayle who finished not out on 25*. He probably faced the same amount of balls although he did an excellent job of staying out their and giving his partner the strike.

"What was really nice was that a lot of the club's youth players were up watching and I think they've found themselves a new hero. Even the Bridport lads admitted they'll probably never see an innings like it again. It was just a joy to watch."

Despite Dixon's big-hitting, only one ball was lost during the game although the club's out-buildings came under constant fire. "Fortunately most of Jon's sixes landed in the road or the adjoining fields." explained Neven. "Although we did lose a ball that he hit into the quarry. My biggest fear was that our big green metal equipment shed would fall after he smashed one rocket against the side of it. But everyone and everything just about survived the onslaught which was just an incredible spectacle in a 45-over match."