Defeat by Hainault ensured that Westcliff go into their final match of the season next Saturday with their Premier Division status still very much in doubt.

John Harrison - in action for Westcliff Picture: ROB BROWNE

Their opponents this weekend took over second spot, but there could be more problems for Westcliff in the fact that their last game sees them take on a Wanstead side who, although currently lying third, could still take the runners-up position.

Having been restricted to just 160 runs in their innings, Westcliff ran up against a good knock of 82 from Essex man Ravinder Bopara when Hainault replied and the opposition won with four wickets to spare for a 20-point haul.

The two points picked up by John Pratt's men means that they are third from bottom, just three clear of a Shenfield side currently filling the second relegation spot. Westcliff are seven behind Ilford.

Published Monday August 30, 2004

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