OXFORDSHIRE tasted two defeats in Division 3 of the ECB Women’s County Championship T20 competition.

They suffered an eight-wicket loss to Devon, before losing by six-wickets at Derbyshire.

Against Devon, the hosts elected to field, with Oxon posting 110-4, thanks to Ellie Ingram (39no) and Lauren Down (29).

But their target was chased down in the 18th over, with Devon’s top-order batting well.

Oxon were once again inserted at Derbyshire and set 120-5.

Down (54) and Ingram (28) were the main contributors for Oxon.

Derbyshire’s top-order put on 77, but the visitors fought back, picking up three wickets to take the tie into the final over.

But the hosts held their nerve and passed the target with three balls to spare.