Leaders Abingdon Vale lost their 100 per cent record when they just failed in an exciting run-chase against Shipton-under-Wychwood 2nd and had to settle for a high-scoring draw.

Anthony Prior-Wandesforde top-scored with an unbeaten 82 in Shipton's 229-6.

An unbeaten 85 from Phil Evans and 46 from Dennis Lanham put Vale on course for victory with 21 needed off three overs. But they were hindered by a double wicket maiden from Mark Meredith (5-55) and ended on 222-8.

*Shipton 2nd 18, Abingdon Vale 2nd 16