Jake Ball ripped through the Notts Academy order before rain had the final say in the Premier League opener against Welbeck.

Ball, who led the attack for the Academy last season before his return to Welbeck, took 5-31 in response to a solid bowling performance from George Bacon (4-31) and Luke Wood (5-41) who had helped to restrict Welbeck to 163 all out.

Tom Rowe (68) stood firm as the top order toppled around him before Bacon knuckled down for an unbeaten 28 before play was abandoned with the Academy on 118-6 from 30 overs.