Challow & Childrey slumped to an amazing 5-4 before crashing to a 19-run defeat against Aston Rowant in a dramatic low-scoring encounter, writes Peter Fenn.

Challow looked to have the upper hand after Rowant were skittled out for 107 by the pace of David Slade (3-18) and the guile of Steve Watts (3-9). But then Challow's innings got off to a disastrous start, and although they rallied, there was no way back and they collapsed to 88 all out, with Wesley Morrick (5-62) and Nick O'Hara (4-15) doing the damage. Challow 13, Aston Rowant 30

Luke List (3-51) and Wesley Barrett (3-49) starred with the ball as Oxford Downs dismissed Thame for 165 to set up a four-wicket win.

Skipper Rob Brooks (67) top-scored for Thame, but then Downs reached 166-6, with List (37) and Danny Lee (30 no) leading the way. Oxford Downs 30, Thame 13

Shipton-under-Wychwood held out for a draw at 168-9 in reply to Kimble's 206-9.

In a match reduced to 40 over-a-side, Andy Russel (85) and Alex Bull (32) added 80 runs in the last ten overs for Kimble.

Despite contributions from skipper Paul Hemming (41) and Jason Constable (33), Shipton fell steadily behind the required rate. Kimble 18, Shipton 3

Former county opener David Wise carried his bat for 64, but with little support from his teammates, Banbury Twenty closed on 138-8 in reply to Dinton's 162-7.

Dinton seamer Peter Ludlow picked up 4-61, while earlier, Paul Gregory made 54 not out for the Bucks club. Banbury Twenty 12, Dinton 15

Rover Cowley were foiled by Wolverton's last pair, who held out 83-9 in reply to the visitors' 129.

Left-arm spinner Patel (5-33) took Rover to within an ace of victory. Wolverton 13, Rover Cowley 14

A late start at Wolverton saw Rover Cowley struggle to 129 on a low and slow pitch against Glenn Dickinson (3-24) and Andrew Gosling (4-51), keeper Michael Baker playing his part with three stumpings.

Wolverton encountered similar problems with the pitch, especially against left-arm spinner Patel (5-33) but held out at 83-9.