Oxfordshire Under 15s claimed a thrilling one-wicket victory against the Isle of Wight at Clifton Hampden.

The visitors won the toss and got off to a decent start as they reached 43-2 after eight overs, with too many extras being conceded.

Oxon's change bowlers brought more control with Caitie Burton conceding only four runs from her five overs.

Her sister, Megan, was the pick of the bowlers, taking 2-9 in her spell as Isle of Wight closed on 116-5.

With the required run rate never above four, it was wickets in hand that proved the biggest worry for Oxfordshire.

Their four most experienced players were quickly back in the pavilion with only 31 on the board, but the lower order stuck in superbly, with Katie Isle and Caitie Burton sharing a 46-run stand.

Oxon's cause was aided by 58 extras, as No 11 Abi Curry scambered the winning runs for the narrowest of victories.

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Batting first, the home side scored 136-4 from their 25 overs.

All of the Oxfordshire team had a bowl, with Juliet Gardner the pick of the bowlers with 1-5.

Their fielding was excellent as Oxfordshire forced three run outs and came close to two more.

However, the only disappointment were the 46 extras they conceded.

Helen Mount (26) and Hayley Summers (24) were the pick of the Kent batting line-up.

A required rate of more than five an over was always going to be a tough task.

But Oxon put up a brave chase.

Carla Wood played a captain's innings of 21 before she was run out as Oxfordshire closed on 103-7.