Billericay earned a frustrating draw against local rivals Hutton despite a strong batting display.

Having won the toss and electing to bat, Billericay finished on 287-7 with Andy Bethal top scoring on 67.

The free-scoring batsman was assisted by Paul Wakefield, Anthony Crummy and Nathan Batson who all hit 41 as Billericay set a strong and seemingly unbeatable target.

And Billericay came agonisingly close to claiming a win as they just failed to bowl out Hutton, who ended their innings with just one wicket remaining, as Adam Sandwell took 4-28.

Published Monday August 2, 2004

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