Opening partnership puts Hougton in control

Akhter and Alex Newton added 195 for the first wicket in 35 over to give Houghton an element of control. Jack Gilford added a 5 ball 20 as Houghton made 260 for 4 Akhter falling in the final over for 115

In reply Tom went early, but Wade and Eben steadied the ship with a stand of 48 Wade was held by Steve Franklin at mid off for 24 with the score at 60-2 Richo joined Eben and quickly got going with 100 being reached in the 21st over. Eben went to a cultured 50 but shortly after drinks skied one to mid on for 69 . Richo went 3 balls later for 29 as Houghton regained control

Luke and Sy blasted the ball to all parts in a partnership of 50 but just when a win looked possible, Luke was given LBW off Franklin's final delivery. Smig and Jonny soon departed, but Sy was batting well until he mishit to long on for 35 with 8 wickets down and 6 over remaining a cool head was essential Waggy and Thorpy were up to the task, adding 23 to cut back on Houghton's draw points, Waggy finishing undefeated on 18. A good game played in a good spirit but the season looks to be heading for a last day bum clencher!