Abbots Langley completed a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Chipperfield Clarendon in a pre-season friendly.

Chipperfield won the toss and elected to bat. George Agius opened the bowling with a maiden and was followed by Steve Wallis, who claimed a wicket with his first delivery.

Chris Chellew bowled impressively to finish with seven for four, while Faisal Rehman took two for 11 as Chipperfield were all out for 154.

In response Ben Balmforth (5) and Matt Parkins opened the batting. Parkins hit a quick fire 52 off 41 balls before falling leg before wicket.

Chellew produced a stubborn 36 not out and was joined by Michael Burgess, whose knock of 33 not out helped Abbots home.

Hemel Hempstead Town Firsts lost a warm-up game by 13 runs against Tring Park whilst the Seconds lost by ten runs to Tring Seconds.