Aston Rowant slumped to the foot of the Division 2 table after they were forced to settle for a draw at home to Gerrards Cross on Saturday.

Cove’s win at Amersham saw the hosts slip to bottom spot.

It looked quite promising as the hosts set a competitive total of 249-8, but they were unable to force victory as the visitors dug in.

Although they lost Tim Morgan early on, a second-wicket partnership of 71 between Damian Shirazi and Daniel Matthews saw Rowant make strides.

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When Shirazi was bowled for 42, wickets fell steadily before a 74-run stand between Wes Morrick and Leo Bethell saw Rowant post 249-8 from their 58 overs.

Bethell made the first breakthrough when he trapped opener Justin Hampshire lbw, before Morrick (3-49) removed James Crosthwaite to leave the visitors at 21-2.

Wickets fell regularly and when Ben Lane was bowled by Gordon Harris Gerrards Cross were 86-5.

But a 44-run partnership between Sam Westaway and Sam Bracey saw them recover to 130-6.

Westaway (51no) and Jamie Hoddle, the son of former England boss Glenn, with an unbeaten 30, saw Gerrards Cross hold on at 172-6.

The draw leaves Rowant, who have won just once this season, eight points adrift at the bottom.