Tillingham lost at home to Bentley who set their hosts a target of 257 for seven, Redman (71) and Johnson (56) leading the way by sharing an opening stand of 117.

Jimmy Chapman made 102 not out in the reply but with only Tim Blake (32) doing anything else, the home side were restricted to 201 for nine and a 56 run defeat.

Springfield's hopes of the League title took a dent when they were beaten at reigning champions, Great Waltham.

Lightfoot (49) and Curtis (48) shared 79 for the first wicket and White added an unbeaten 71 as Springfield made 225 for six.

The mainstay in the reply was Gary Bloom who hit an unbeaten 95 and when joined by Phil Whettell (39no), he shared a stand of 93 to see Waltham through to 231 for four in 44 overs.

Little Waltham were dismissed for 216 by visitors Hatfield Peverel .

Phil Baxter scored 60 and Pat Clark 55, while Martin Venter (3-43) and Dean Webb (4-41) got among the wickets.

In response, Graham Rogerson hit 46 and Gareth Ackroyd 48, while Tim Phillips (48no) and Dave Kirkpatrick (53no) saw Hatfield Peverel through to 218 for four.

Steve Bridger top scored with 47 as South Woodham Ferrers totalled 193 for six at home to Aythorpe Roding .

Roding then got the runs with one over to spare, reaching 194 for six.

Great Baddow made 232 for seven at Stock , and then restricted their hosts to 196 for eight to win by 36 runs.

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