Holders Garsington retained the OCA League's Airey Cup with a three-wicket victory over 1998 winners Hanborough in yesterday's final at New College.

Garsington, chasing a 45-over target of 172, got home with seven balls to spare despite a man-of-the-match display from Hanborough's Matthew Busby.

Busby made 81, took 3-28 with his leg spin and also bagged two catches, but it was not quite enough for Hanborough.

Nick Pym made the early inroads into the Hanborough batting, sending back both openers for 28 before picking up two more wickets to finish with 4-40.

Busby and Spearman repaired the damage with a stand of 111, but the Garsington bowlers cleaned up the tail, leaving Hanborough on 172-9 at the end of their 45 overs.

Garsington lost Chris Sherwood on 20, but solid contributions from Neil Jones (30) and Barrie Pudwell (28) kept them up with the run rate.

And Clive Woodward topped the scoring with 43 as the holders got home with an over to spare.