Classic Press Cherwell League - Division 1

Rover Cowley took a major step towards survival with a 77-run defeat of Leighton Buzzard, who are now relegated.

Chris Thomas smashed 96 off just 119 balls and with Chris Ball (48) and Saneth (32) also in the runs, Rover reached 246-5 as Buzzard skipper Lee Selfe took 3-78 off 22 overs.

Buzzard lurched to 33-3 in reply, but a fourth-wicket stand of 82 by Selfe (47) and Adam Whatmore (33) gave them hope, only for it to be dashed by John Finch (4-27) and Stewart Laudat (4-43) as they were bowled out for 169.

**Leighton Buzzard 2, Rover Cowley 30