Cublington go into the final weekend with a one-point lead over Horspath 2nd in MP Sports Cherwell League Division 5 after the two sides played out a tense draw on Saturday.

Ben Henderson hit 47 and Joey Todd (below) 46 in Horspath’s 154-8 from 40 overs.

Greg Jenkins took 4-54 and followed up with 38 in the home side’s reply, which was cut to 34 overs by rain.

Ben Sim added 39 and Henderson took 4-26, but neither side could force the win, with Cublington finishing on 149-9.

This weekend Cublington travel to Brackley and Horspath play host to Thame Town 2nd.

Cublington 8pts, Horspath 2nd 14

Freddie Walker whacked 126 as Challow & Childrey 2nd amassed 218-6 in 53 overs after chosing to bat at Didcot.

Tim Allen was easily the pick of the home attack, taking 5-27.

A rain delay after tea meant the home side were never really in the hunt, but Shaun Burningham’s 78 helped them stave off defeat on 180-9 from 39 overs. Dan Alderson took 3-12.

Didcot 5, Challow & Childrey 2nd 19

Thame Town 2nd were awarded their match against Banbury Twenty 2nd, who were unable to raise a side.

Thame Tn 2nd 25, Banbury XX 2nd 0

No play was possible in the match between Tiddington 2nd and Brackley, or in Cropredy 2nd’s derby clash with Banbury 3rd.

Tiddington 2nd 6, Brackley 6

Cropredy 2nd 6, Banbury 3rd 6