Oxford eased to an eight-wicket win at Tring Park in the Cockspur National Twenty/20 first round.

Tring were bowled out for 142 after winning the toss and deciding to bat.

Keith Dutch hit 51 from 37 balls, but Oxford’s attack held the hosts in check with Ian Evans taking 3-33.

Nick Ferraby, with 51 not out from 41 balls, and Stewart Laudat, with 48 off 33 balls, then set Oxford on the way to victory with three overs to spare, Ian Crosby weighing in with 29 not out.

Now Oxford are at home to Horspath on Thursday, June 10 after they crushed Buckingham by six wickets.

Young leg-spinner Dan Todd starred on his first-team debut with 4-26 as Buckingham were 96 all out.

Horspath cruised to 98-4 with 5.2 overs to spare.

Craig Haupt hammered a half-century in Banbury’s victory over Cumnor.

They are now at home to Aston Rowant, who were handed a walkover by Beaconsfield.

AUSTRALIAN Alister Gibbins has relinquished his position as Horspath coach.

The Tasmanian, who is ineligible for the MP Sports Cherwell League as he is over 22, will remain a playing member with his opportunities limited to the Thames & Chilterns Sunday League.