O Finchleians 214-7dec Southgate Adelaide 154-8

Saracens Herts League Division Three

Old Finchleians' return to the winning trail eluded them again on Saturday, despite having much the better of their encounter with Southgate Adelaide.

A century partnership between skipper Chris Pope (83) and Alan Dudman (29) laid the foundation for a big score after Manish Rawal (25) had eased OFs away from a poor start.

With Southgate 81-6, it seemed that OFs might win but Close (58no) ensured a draw for Adelaide.

OFs II had their lead in Division Six cut with an eight-wicket defeat by Hemel Hempstead III. OFs II 155-8 (G Crispin 36), Hemel Hempstead III 156-2.

Barnes 234 Barclays 136

Middlesex County League Division Two

Barclays were always going to struggle without their two opening bowlers.

Barnes were all out for 223, with Patel and Abbas both taking three wickets.

Soon in trouble, Barclays were dismissed for 136, with Justin Brown achieving a hat-trick in his 5-32.

On Sunday, in the Ibex Cup, Barclays dismissed Kenton for 161. Abbas and Fereira both scored 53 and Barclays won at 162-3. They face Brentham in the third round.

July 16, 2002 16:00