The Joint Leaders Both Lose As Just Four Points Now Cover The Top Four In Division Two.
Horspath recorded their third successive win as they defeated joint leaders Gerrards Cross by 27 runs at Dukes Lane.
After being inserted, Horspath opener Konidena stroked an excellent century (104 from 124 balls) as he shared a third wicket partnership with Tom Coleman worth 112 runs with the latter adding a valuable 47. Seamer Harry Spear returned with another four poles (4-28) while James Dalby’s three for 67 saw Horspath dismissed for 251 in 48.3 overs.
After scoring a century last weekend, opener Henry Walsh again led from the front with a quality 93 at the top of the order. His 95-ball innings included 11 fours and 3 sixes. The left-arm of Ryan Hicks gave the visitors the victorious twenty points as he took four for 41 as Gerrards Cross were bowled out for 224 in 41.2 overs.
Wargrave inflicted joint leaders Oxford’s first defeat of the season as they ran out winners by five wickets.
Oxford opted to bat first when skipper Jack Wilkins called correctly at the toss. with Julian Laird’s 34 giving his side a positive start. The in-form Finn McKeown made a run-a-ball 73. The Berkshire duo of Euan Woods four for 26 and Rhys Lewis three for 44 pegged their visitors back as the Romans posted 205 all out in 47 overs.
The home side produced a steady chase as opener Mayank Gudimetla (38) gave the platform with Issac Humphrey and Toby Greatwood both chipping in with twenties. Jayden Barson’s undefeated 42 and Neal Robinson’s 32 not out got their side across the line with a sixth wicket stand worth an unbeaten 73.
Datchet are up to joint leaders after they enjoyed a 21-run success at Stoke Green.
Julius Sumerauer’s quickfire 54 was the highlight of the Datchet innings after the they chose to bat first. Sumerauer’s knock came from just just 35 balls and included 4 fours and 5 sixes. Tom Bevan chipped in with 30 as they posted 216 all out in 43.4 overs. Tegh Sehgal claimed four for 29, while Passikku Madusanka’s three for 55 was a solid support.
Prabhnavjot Singh’s fine half century (57) from 47 balls, containing eleven boundaries, was supported by Madusanka’s 44-ball, 52 runs, gave Green’s batting promise. The introduction of David Scott’s spin saw him remove the middle order before claiming another victim (four for 28) as the visitors took the points.
Thame Town won the basement battle with a four-wicket victory over Challow & Childrey at Church Meadow.
Shahbaz Meer’s 91 set up an exciting run chase as the Town’s number three hit 15 fours and a six in his 100-ball stay at the crease. After losing wickets, they recovered from 175 for 5 thanks to a 74-run stand between Ubaid Kiani (pictured) and his captain Hassam Mushtaq (38). Kiani stood firm and found Dinny Malan’s aggressive 32 from just 19 balls soothed any nerves for the hosts. The pair reached their target with an unbeaten stand of 45 runs with Kiani finishing on an outstanding 68 not out.
Earlier, Australian Dylan Crees top scored with 96 as he shared a second wicket partnership of 177 runs with Vishane Perera (70). Crees hit fifteen boundaries in his highest score of the season. Number nine Conor Jones hammered a late-order 35 from just 17 balls as Challow & Childrey made 290 for 7 from their 50 overs. Mushtaq’s three for 66 the best bowling for Town.
Ickenham took the points in a run fest at Chesham with 588 runs scored in the afternoon.
Jason Rance produced the fireworks at The Meadow as he smashed 120 for Chesham in their chase. He shared a third wicket stand of 163 with Andy Goddard, who contributed a solid 76. Rance registered 15 fours and 3 sixes but sadly for the home side they fell short despite a valiant effort. Josh Patidar picking up four for 50.
Earlier in the day, a third wicket stand of 150 for the third wicket between Elliot Evans and Nikhil Nair helped Ickenham register 307 for 5 from their allotted 50 overs. Evans played a skipper’s innings as he made a brilliant 94 at the top of the order. Nikhil Nair, fresh from his Oxfordshire call up, made 108 from just 70 balls, which included 15 fours and a six. Earlier, Lesiba Ngoepe added a 26-ball 36 runs.
