An undefeated 41 from Steve Howkins and a knock of 32 from Joe Twyham helped Middleton Cheney to a 38-run victory against Charlbury in the Banbury & District Indoor League.

Set a target of 116-5, Charlbury were never in the hunt, as they were skittled for 78, Mark Grantham their top-scorer with 26.

Preston Capes went down to a three-wicket defeat against Byfield.

Four run-outs proved crucial as Capes posted 87-5, with Chris Wainwright making 32.

Byfield then cruised home with ease.

OTHER SCORES Cropredy 37 (R Graham 12, P Boolton 3-17, D Cronin 2-12), Bodicote 39-1.

Upper Boddington 83 (T Wilkins 28, K Hopkins 3-31), Radway 84-2 (M Haydon 32retd, K Hopkins 27 retd).