CHALLOW & Childrey 2nd scored too many runs in their clash with Princes Risborough, and were forced to take a draw in Division 4.

Robbie Owen (91) dominated an opening partnership of 120 in 19 overs with James Phillips, before both fell on the same score.

Steve Burry then hit a superb 105 as Challow posted a huge 305-7.

Risborough were happy to take a draw, with Adam Morton (87) top-scoring in their reply of 221-7.

Challow & Childrey 2nd 17pts, Princes Risborough 17

Buckingham Town stay top, but saw their lead cut after a one-wicket defeat against Long Marston, who go second.

Adam Izzard top-scored with 74 as Buckingham racked up 201-9. Martin Keable took 3-26.

Dominic Pritchard then claimed super figures of 6-27, but was powerless to stop Michael Lyons (50), Paul Marsh (46no), Harry Bowles (41) and Simon Robinson (30) leading Marston to a tense victory.

Buckingham Town 2nd 18, Long Marston 30

Oxford Downs 2nd had no such problems as they saw off Didcot by seven wickets.

The hosts set a modest total of 158-9 and this proved no problem for Downs, who raced to victory as Steve Roberts (58no) and Ian Caunce (38) led the way.

Didcot 9, Oxford Downs 2nd 30

Bicester & North Oxford 2nd fell just short in their exciting run chase at basement boys Brackley.

Having been asked to bat, Brackley managed 212-8 off their 50 overs.

However, Bicester wickets tumbled at regular intervals, and they were forced to shut up shop on 202-9.

Brackley 18, Bicester & North Oxford 2nd 9