MP SPORTS CHERWELL LEAGUE

MATCH OF THE DAY – OXFORD DOWNS V CUMNOR

Cumnor completed the double over local rivals Oxford Downs to put a massive dent in their opponents' title aspirations while keeping their own slender hopes alive.

Leaders Shipton-under-Wychwood are now the hot favourites, but either Downs or Cumnor could yet clinch their first league championship if Shipton slip up.

Downs made a steady start after being asked to bat on Saturday, but a middle-order collapse saw them crash from 59-1 to 79-6.

Justin Cantrell (40) was among those to fall as George Munsey captured four wickets and Adam Cook bowled throughout to keep the score down while claiming 3-39.

Munsey returned to dismiss Simon Launder and claim his fifth victim and wrap up the home side’s innings.

Cook then performed a similar role with the bat after tea, opening the batting to provide a steadying influence until victory was secured in the 34th over for the loss of five wickets.

Oxford Downs 7pts, Cumnor 25

Remaining matches

Shipton – Bourton Vale (a), Leighton Buzzard Town (h).

Oxford Downs – Buckingham Town (a), Oxford 2nd (h).

Cumnor – Oxford & Bletchingdon Nondescripts (a), Great & Little Tew (h).