PREMIER DIVISION

Little Waltham hosted unbeaten High Roding in the big game of the day and after being put in, Waltham had a slow start, tight bowling from Terry Jones in particular restricting the home side to 34 for two after 20 overs.

The second half of the innings however saw a further 160 runs scored, John White hitting 80 and Martin De'ath 42 and Waltham finished on 194 for five.

Panjwani (51) and Kerry (32) opened up well for Roding but the innings then fell away as Dave Jeffrey took four for 30 from 12 overs and Graham Boutilier two for 20.

The visitors were eventually out for 130 and Waltham are now 20 points clear at the top.

The only other team without a defeat prior to Saturday was Aythorpe Roding but their record went at home to Old Chelmsfordians .

Aythorpe were bowled out for 99 with Mark Whickham (5-17) doing the damage and Steve Dove-Dixon (33) was the only batsman to show any resistance.

A slow start saw the old boys with only 40 runs on the board after 20 overs and when Neil Culleton got among the Old Boys batting line-up the visitors were in trouble.

Culleton finished with five for 18 as the old boys edged their way to 101 for eight and a two wicket success.

Springfield made 132 for eight against Great Waltham , Jimmy Symonds scoring 47 and Jim Young taking three for 25.

Waltham never got close to their target, Eaton top scoring with 31 as they were dismissed for just 103. Mick Jordan took four for 24.

Stock were dismissed for 140 by visitors Bentley , Ian Turner scoring 45, while Darren Hickson took three for 27 and Graham Hawes three for 28.

Stock's Rob Hart (5-15 off 12 overs) and Tony Raeburn (3-21 off 12 overs) then helped to dismiss Bentley for just 85.

The two bottom sides were in action at Tillingham where South Woodham Ferrers bowled their hosts out for 118.

Woodham then eased home to 119 for three, to leave Tillingham still seeking their first win.

Paul Henson (42) top scored for Tillingham while Keel took three for 20 and Chapman, Hayne and Dorado took two wickets apiece.

M. Rayner scored 38 for Woodham, before C. Rayner (28no) and M. Bridger (34no) saw the visitors to a seven wicket victory.

Corringham the team to catch

DIVISION ONE

After a terrible start when home side Laindon Taverners slipped to 45 for four against Corringham, Richard Goodey (44) and Nick Goodey (48) brought about a recovery only for the tail to collapse for a total of 141.

Jenkins (4-38) and Martin (3-39) did the main damage for Corringham, who were looking to stay top.

They stuttered a little in the reply before Pike (48no) and Martin (27no) saw them home to 143 for four and a six wicket victory.

Danbury are just behind the leaders after they dismissed hosts Galleywood for 152, Mark Gillings (66) taking the batting honours.

Reid took three for 23 and Atkinson two for 13 but the pick of the bowlers was Simon Bowring who returned four for 19 off 11 overs.

Reed scored 50 in the reply, while Webb added 30 before Atkinson hit two fours in the final over to give Danbury the win.

Mark Madderson took four for 36 and Paul Blowers two for 46 while Gillings returned the economical figures of nought for 13 in 12 overs.

Hatfield Peverel retained their unbeaten record after they dismissed Great Wakering for 102 with only Joe Murray (36) in the runs.

Paul Thorogood claimed three for 29 while Martin Allen returned 11.2-6-6-2.

Skipper Graham Rogerson (32no) and Paul Garrett (31no) were there at the end as Hatfield Peverel reached a matchwinning 103 for two.

South Weald totalled 195 for eight at Ingatestone , Danny Cutts scoring 56 and Tony Todd taking three for 42.

Lodge (42) and Eaton (37) battled well in the reply as Ingatestone were dismissed for 170 to lose by 25 runs.

Great Baddow made 135 for nine at Writtle , Dave Byford (40) top scoring while Matt Spinks took 5-40 and Duncan Williamson two for 15 from 11 overs.

Writtle's reply stuttered along with contributions from David Morgan (34), Dave Cockrell (30) and Andy Cook (23).

Paul Jude claimed three for 34 and Wilson two for 34 before Writtle made it to 136 for eight with two balls of the match remaining.

Monarchs rule over Burnham

DIVISION TWO

Burnham Sports batted first at home to Ekco Monarchs and only Grant Smith (61 no) and Lucy (22) showed much resistance against the bowling of M. Irvine (3-12 in 11 overs), Taylor (3-43 in 10 overs) and Stirk (2-15 in four overs) as the home side were bowled out for a disappointing 132.

This total was easily reached by the visitors as Taylor (79no) and Hawkins (23no) saw their side to 134 for one.

High Easter entertainedLittle Baddow , for whom D. Blaydes (59no) and C. Julian (38) enabled a respectable total of 164 for seven to be reached after the bowling of A. Chester (3-30 in 12 overs) and P. King (2-19 in 12 overs) had reduced them to 21 for five.

After tea, C. Julian (3-38 in 12 overs) and R. Redman (2-27) got among the wickets, before G. Cheverall (66) and Paul Bentley (34no) guided the home side to victory at 165 for eight with two balls to spare.

Hosts Terling had A. Bailey (23), P. Ness (21), H. Lepper (21) and "Mr Extras" (23) to thank for their closing total of 122 for seven, the bowling of Rayleigh bowlers Rees (1-16 from 12 overs) and Law (2-31 in 10 overs) restricting the score.

In the response, despite the bowling of Chaplin (5-37 in 12 overs) and the economical Palmer (3-14 in 11 overs), the visitors appeared to be cruising to their target at 112 for six with five overs remaining when a collapse occurred, and their last four wickets fell for just eight runs in three overs, leaving them all out for 120.

A. Taylor (75) and R. Cory (42) were the main contributors in Great Burstead's score of 233 for nine against visiting Great Totham, for whom D. Davies (3-33 in 12 overs) was the pick of the bowlers.

Chasing this total, Phillips (54no) and Spencer (49) led the way but the target proved too great and the visitors eventually closed on 188 for eight, P. Williams finishing with three for 40 in 12 overs.

Woodham Mortimer travelled to Broomfield where the home side recovered from 50 for four in 24 overs to 170 for six thanks to John O'Riordan (53) and B. Hall (57no).

In the event, this score proved more than adequate as the visitors crumbled to 80 for eight, then 121 all out, Hills scoring 31, and S. Biggs an unbeaten 26, while A. Sharrocks returned three for 30 in 12 overs.

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