Division Nine

Rickmansworth Thirds eased to a 154-run victory as they saw off Parkfield & Headstone Seconds.

It was all too easy for Ricky as they raced their way to 205 for six before declaring, with all of the top seven reaching double figures – Mark Raine (36) and Vish Rathi (31) providing the biggest contributions.

Parkfield’s chase never got going as they found themselves all out for 51.

Waheed Maroof (three for five), Andy Milner (three for ten) and Tony Norton (three for 21) tore through the order as Ricky claimed a comprehensive win.

Northwood Town Seconds suffered a disappointing eight-wicket defeat to Allenburys.

Traffic problems meant Town skipper Ravi Ramawat had to open and his reluctance was justified as the visitors were at 60 for four at drinks.

Opener Bobby Graham (33) stood firm though, and he was supported by Pradip Pandey (22) as Northwood stuttered to 140 for eight from their allotted overs.

In reply, Allenburys started poorly as Shameer Syed claimed a wicket and a brilliant catch off the bowling of Adam Hills. However, that was it for Town and the hosts eased to victory.

It was a youthful Leverstock Green Thirds side that fell to a 107-run loss at Bovingdon.

The home side posted 255 for seven as 16-year-old Sam Revell starred for Levy, finishing with figures of six for 40.

In reply, Green were skittled for 148 but Revell again impressed, scoring 54, and was ably supported by fellow youngster Connor Church (31).

Division Ten

It was honours even when Abbots Langley Thirds hosted Kings Langley Thirds as the local derby finished in a draw.

The home side elected to bat and looked in trouble when they found themselves on 88 for five after 27 overs.

However, Abbots put on an impressive recovery to lift themselves to 230 all out, with John Battams posting a fine 84 to lead the way.

It was a daunting total for Kings to chase and they made the worst possible start when both openers were dismissed with only one run on the board.

However, a solid partnership between Minesh Patel (70) and Jon Smith (67) steadied the ship and ultimately put them back on track.

Victory proved to be a bridge too far for Kings but a score of 201 for eight in their 48 overs was enough to hand them a draw.

An excellent all-round performance saw top-of-the-table Chorleywood Thirds beat Flamstead Seconds by 37 runs.

Tom Bindloss led the way with a fine 53 and was backed up by contributions from Simon Dare (39) and Geoff Boorer (35) to see Wood declare after 50 overs at 187 for seven.

Skipper Jeremy Hinds produced his best bowling display for the club as he picked up six wickets for the loss of 47 from his 18 overs to restrict Flamstead in their reply.

Mick Rose chipped in with two for 18 as Wood skittled their opponents for 150.

Division 12

Watford Town Thirds finally got their season underway as they enjoyed a seven-wicket victory over Flitwick Thirds.

Having lost the toss, Town were put in to the field but this looked to be a good thing as they tore through the Flitwick order, reducing them to 65 all out.

Jagit Singh’s spin bowling proved lethal as he claimed four for four, while Tamiur Abbas also impressed with the ball, picking up four wickets himself for the loss of just 15 runs.

With a low target to chase, Town eased their way to victory, posting 69 for the loss of just three wickets, with Jidran Mohmand (26) leading the way.

Hemel Hempstead Town Fifths went down to a two-wicket defeat against Stevenage Fifths.

Hemel were inserted by their opponents but despite noteworthy knocks from Tony Linfoot (58) and Martin Oborne (27), only two others claimed double figures, leaving them all out for 144.

Stevenage were perhaps that bit more consistent in their scoring as they sneaked over the line.

Trevor Radcliffe did most of the damage for Hemel, taking four for 37, while Oborne also chipped in with two at the expense of eight runs.

Division 13

Rickmansworth Fourths picked up a six-wicket success over near-neighbours Chorleywood Fourths, while top-of-the-table Bushey Thirds demolished Abbots Langley Fourths by nine wickets.

Division 14

Northwood Town Thirds remained at the summit following their narrow one-wicket triumph over Old Camdenians Thirds.