Cumnor were crowned the new men’s champions in the Oxfordshire Indoor Competition after a 33-run win over Horspath in the final at Abingdon School.

Unbeaten knocks of 25 from Tom Parsons and John Williams, backed up by 21 from George Glew, steered Cumnor to 99-3.

Will Eason hit 27 for Horspath, but they were bowled out for 66.

Banbury retained their women’s crown with a three-wicket win over Oxford in the final at the same venue.

Oxford struggled to 54-5, with skipper Heather Lang making an unbeaten 24.

Sport

Despite two early losses, Banbury secured victory in the eighth over.

RESULTS

Men’s final: Cumnor 99-3 (T Parsons 25no, J Williams 25no, G Glew 21), Horspath 66 (W Eason 27, H Ackland 2-13, J Williams 2-24).

Women’s final: Oxford 54-5 (H Lang 24no), Banbury 55-3 (P Matthews 2-20).

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