THE Rana brothers stole the show as they helped their respective sides
secure dramatic home wins. A devastating bowling burst from Mohson Rana turned almost certain defeat
into victory for Oxford 2nd at home to Bourton Vale.
Paceman Rana took five wickets for three runs in 18 balls as Bourton
crumbled from 110-5 to 129 all out in pursuit of Oxford's 164.
The first five wickets had all fallen to Dave Angove, who finished with
5-43. Earlier Oxford had suffered their own collapse, losing five wickets in as
many overs to undo their promising start of 85-2.
**Oxford 2nd 30pts, Bourton Vale 15


Meanwhile, Shazad smashed 58 to set up Kidlington's three wicket victory
over fellow pace-setters Shipton-under-Wychwood .
In a low-scoring duel at Stratfield Brake, Shipton could manage only 122
from 40.2 overs, with Ross Lupton taking 3-33.
Rana then took Kidlington to the bring of victory, before Dickon Morris
claimed four wickets in a 6.3 over spell to make them sweat.
But the home side got home to overtake Shipton at the top.
**Kidlington 30, Shipton-under-Wychwood 12

Spinners Adam Hunter (5-58) and Lee Stephens (4-45) combined for Challow & Childrey to condemn Milton Keynes Park to a 27-run defeat and so claim
second place.
Put into bat, Challow had managed just 134, with Podbery brothers Neil (35)
and Mark (33) providing more than half the runs. Nick Packard took 4-41.
Skipper Will Clarke decided to open up with spin at both ends, and his
decision was vindicated as Park were rolled over for just 107.
**Challow & Childrey 30, Milton Keynes Park 7

After losing a wicket to the first ball, Kingston Bagpuize recovered well to
post 209-8 in 49 overs at Dinton.
The reliable Martin Shepherd hit 53 and Dominic Pike 56, while Neil Spicer
took 4-37.
Dinton's opening pair fared rather better, with Paul Atkins (74no) and John
Purcell (59) adding 125.
Kingston aided the run chase by contributing 30 extras, which included 24
wides, as the hosts reached 210-4 with five overs to spare.
Dinton 30, Kingston Bagpuize 13
Buckingham Town chose to bat but could manage only 146-9 in the face of a
tight spell from Keith Arnold, who took 3-48 in 17 overs for Banbury Twenty.
James Gear contributed an unbeaten 72.
Twenty found conditions easier in reply, with Dave Burbidge (56no) and
Richard Hawkins (48no) securing a nine wicket win.
**Buckingham Town 7, Banbury XX 30