Banbury's two teams both enjoyed six-wicket victories in the first round of matches in Division 1 of the Banbury Indoor League.

Chris Smith (30no) and Ian Hawtin (27no) led Banbury to a convincing win over Preston Capes.

And then Steve Beck (26no) and Simon Launder (25no) starred as Banbury A beat Great & Little Tew A by the same margin.

SCORES Great Tew 82 (9.1 ovs, L Brock 29, W Hazel 2-32), Cropredy 86-5 (9.3 ovs, M Amos-Simpson 30, L Brock 2-29).

Preston Capes 88-5 (10 ovs, J Hawkes 31, D Bull 24no, J Phillips 3-21), Banbury 89-0 (8 ovs, C Smith 30no, I Hawtin 27no).

Sandford St Martin 129-3 (10 ovs, M Robey 45no, G Pearson 25no), Byfield 75-5 (10 ovs, B Adkins 25no, G Pearson 3-18).

Great Tew A 105-0 (10 ovs, A Hubert 30no, M Taylor 25no), Banbury A 108-0 (9.4 ovs, S Beck 26no, S Launder 25no).

l OXFORD CC have started their pre-season nets at Magdalen College School on Sundays.

New players from minis through to senior men and women are welcome. Contact oxfordcricketclub@btinternet.com for more information.

l A PRE-SEASON umpire seminar to discuss law changes will be held at Kidlington Cricket Club on Wednesday, April 6 (7.30-9pm).

There are also limited places on a scorers course, also at Kidlington on March 16, 23 and 30 (7-9pm).

Anybody interested about either course should contact Mick Warren on 01993 836083 or email appointments@ umpires.tv.

l Deddington are on the search for umpires for the forthcoming OCA League season.

A love for the game is the only prerequisite – the club offer free ECB umpire training as well as generous match payment of £35.

For more information contact James Ransom on 07769 264446.

l OXFORD & Bletchingdon Nondescripts are looking for away fixtures on April 23 and 30. Contact Chris Bishop on 07766 544570.