SEAMER Ali Malik returned impressive figures of 8-50 to set up Oxford & Horspath 2nd for a five-wicket win over Abingdon Vale.

Ali's super 20-over spell skittled Abingdon for 111 in 40 overs, despite the best efforts of Ben Humpage (34) and Paul Lemon (30).

Oxford took their time in reply, before reaching 112-5 in the 48th over thanks to some fine blows from Mohson Rana and Jamie Summers. Abingdon Vale 9, Oxford & Horspath 2nd 30

Azah Shah, Banbury 2nd's new young pace bowler, took 6-51 to help clinch a 109-run win over Great & Little Tew.

With old hand Peter Gregory weighing in with 4-49, Tew were rolled over for 101 in the 33rd over.

Earlier, Martin Thomas (53) top-scored in Banbury's 210-7. Banbury 2nd 30, Great Tew 2

Cumnor gained a thrilling one-wicket win against Oxford Nondescripts off the first ball of the last over.

Chasing Nondies' 223-9 in 49 overs, Malcolm Evans (92) and John Williams (49) played the leading roles as Cumnor snatched victory at 225-9.

Earlier, Gautom (51), Baxter (42) and Andy Haynes (38) had shone with the bat for Nondies as Gareth Brown took 4-71. Cumnor 30, Oxford Nondescripts 19

Mark Cannons starred with 91 as Witney Mills made 212-6 against Chalgrove, who held out for a draw at 147-9.

Cannons received good support from his brother, Andy (36).

In reply, Nigel Joyner (48) and Dean Clark (34) led the way for Chalgrove, before seamer Tim Skelton (4-65) pegged them back. Chalgrove 12, Witney Mills 18

Sandford St Martin went down to a seven-wicket defeat at Bourton Vale.

Runs from Ollie Murrey (68) and Chas Taylor (37) helped Sandford make 170 as Vale's new South African paceman Jacques du Toit took 3-17.

A nifty 40 off 26 balls from skipper Philip Hawtrey then showed Vale's intent, before Paul Lazenbury (76 no) and du Toit (33 no) saw their side home at 171-3.

The victory leaves Vale joint top with Witney Mills, two points ahead of Oxford, with Chalgrove the only team in the division yet to post a win. Bourton Vale 30, Sandford 10