Oxford won their top-of-the-table clash with Wargrave by 29 runs at Jordan Hill.
The Romans were inserted after losing the toss and posted 255 for 6 from their 58 overs. The opening pair put on 160 to set their side up as Gaajuran Ganagabalan stroked 115 off 97 balls, including 19 boundaries, two maximums, while Josh Towell made 56. Brendon Smith closed the innings with 32 not out. Euan Woods returned with three for 74 from 16 overs of left arm spin.
In reply, Wargrave fell short in their chase after Rhys Lewis (27) and Rob Farina (46) added 84 for the first wicket before Oxford struck twice. Jayden Barson carried the fight for the visitors as he made 33 and Andrew MacEwen chipped in with 31 but Romans skipper Jack Wilkins, 3-79, took his side to a big win in the chase for promotion.
Datchet are up to second in the table after they defeated Stoke Green by nine wickets at the Wally Gage Memorial Ground.
The Datchet opening seam attack set up the victory as Girish Radhakrishanan claimed five for 26 from eight overs, while his partner Julius Sumerauer took five for 33 off 8.3 overs as Green were removed for 68 all out in 17.3 overs.
Yet again, Datchet completed another early finish as they reached their target in 10.4 overs with Joseph Thomas (29 not out) and Jack Laraman (21 not out) guiding their side home.
Gerrards Cross secured a six-wicket win at Horspath to maintain their fourth place in the table.
Opener Chris Marrow took his team to the win as he struck an undefeated 108 from 150 balls, with 14 fours, as the visitors opening of stand of 104 with Henry Walsh (54 from 50 balls) gave their side a platform. Teddy Fleming got a run-a-ball 36 in the chase.
Earlier, Horspath amassed 256 for 8 from their 58 overs as opener Sravan Konidena made 59 from 77 balls while the experienced Robbie Eason (31), Derval Green (51) and skipper Amin Rafiq (31 not out) were in the runs. Liam Sullivan (3-69) and Fleming (3-52) were the pick of the bowlers.
Ickenham and Chesham battled for a draw at Oak Avenue.
After winning the toss and batting, Chesham hammered 352 for 5 before they declared after 52 overs. Daniel Ward made a brilliant 130 from just 98 balls (18 x 4s & 6 x 6s) while fellow opener Matt Rance (32) was again in form. Chesham number three, Daksh Sabherwal contributed a brilliant 87 not out as, along with Ward, they added 162 for the second wicket. Sabherwal made his runs from 116 balls, with eleven boundaries. Captain Mark Eteen added 32.
Ickenham played out for a draw as their middle order showed a rearguard action after opener Lesiba Ngoepe made 33. Luke O’Driscoll (86 not out), Harrison Marner (61) and Vivek Nair (37) ensured they avoided defeat. Henry Sussum took three for 52 for the visitors.
Thame Town recorded an away success by winning by five wickets at Challow & Childrey.
Town’s Alex Browne’s explosive knock of an unbeaten 84 from just 46 balls navigated his side home as they chased down their target. Browne smashed 8 fours and 6 sixes in his match-winning knock.
Challow & Childrey were bowled out for 135 in 40.5 overs as the visiting skipper Hassam Mushtaq’s four for 42 and Dinny Malan’s three for 12 from 11 overs did the damage. Vishane Perera (36) and James Phillips (35) the only home players to trouble the scorers.
Feature Image: Chris Marrow – Gerrards Cross
