Mickey Thomas’s rapid knock saw Oxfordshire win a rain-affected clash with three balls to spare away to Staffordshire in the ECB 50+ County Championship.

His unbeaten 36 from 27 balls proved key as the visitors reached 153-8 to surpass a revised target due to bad weather at Caverswell.

It meant opener Rob Heath’s 106 was in vain for Staffordshire, who posted 262-9 from their 45 overs.

Darryl Woods was the pick of Oxfordshire’s attack, taking 4-35 from seven overs.

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The county’s 2nd XI also tasted victory, beating Berkshire by six wickets.

RESULT

ECB 50+ County Competition

Group 4: Staffordshire 262-9 (R Heath 106, A Dutton 42, A Kenvyn 36, D Woods 4-35), Oxfordshire 153-8 (S Roberts 42, M Thomas 36no, R Heath 3-6). Oxon win on DL Method.

Four Counties Tournament

Berkshire 50+ 2nd 169-8 (H Asquith 51, D Simpson 3-38), Oxfordshire 50+ 2nd 172-4 (R Buchanan 50no, P Evans 48, R Hayes 42).