Mike Sutliff was the difference between the sides with a classy century as Thame Town held on for a draw against Dinton in Division 2 West at Church Meadow.

After Dinton were inserted, some fine bowling by Pratik Patel and Vandit Jirijani reduced them to 80-6.

However, Sutliff’s unbea-ten 107 steered Dinton to 185 all out.

In reply, Thame lost four quick wickets as captain Michael Higgs attempted to hold the innings together.

After Thame lost another cluster of wickets, veteran Manoj Parmar saw them secure the draw at 116-9.