Kerala and Locks Heath going well in the Hampshire League
Kerala are up to third in Division 3 South of the Hampshire League after a fifth win in six matches.
Skipper Dawn Ambi was in the wickets and runs as the Portsmouth-based side defeated Fareham & Crofton 2nds by five wickets at Rugby Camp.
In contrast, it was F & C’s fifth loss of the season, with their other match tied.
Middle order bat James Hawley top scored after the visitors posted 165-9 after electing to bat first.
Hawley was four short of a half-century when he was bowled by Robish Hentry (221). It was the batter’s second highest league score, coming nine years after a career high 60 against Waterlooville 2nds.
Alex Thomas (28) and captain Jon Tucker (20) were next highest scorers, with Ambi (233) removing both.
After Kerala had slipped to 48-3 in reply, Ambi came in at No 5 to add 85 for the fourth wicket with opener Rakesh Janardhanan (55).
Ambi struck four fours and three sixes as his side eventually won in the 33rd over.
Locks Heath teen Ben Farrington turned in another fine bowling display as his side extended their 100 per cent start to six matches.
A week after career best figures of 5-12 against Kerala, he bagged 3-14 as Ellingham asked to chase 202 for victory - were rolled over for 70.
Mohsin Sabri returned figures of 9-5-10-3 - his second best league haul - with Keith Bradfield (27) one of only Elllingham batters in double figures.
Earlier, Locks had lost three early wickets but Jon Whitfield and George McDowell both hit 38 and there were 34 extras in a 201-9 total.
Calmore remain top they have eight more points than Locks - after their sixth straight victory, by 68 runs against Sarisbury 2nds. Skipper Matt Taylor struck a league best unbeaten 126 as Calmore posted 269-4 after he had won the toss.
He shared an unbroken stand of 141 for the fifth wicket with Tom Perry, whose undefeated 71 was made off 46 balls.
Amid all the runs, opening bowler Michael Poyner returned 2-20 off 10 overs, including two wides and two no balls.
Chris Mottala hit 51 in reply, but he was fifth out at 112. Kieran Whitt (35 not out) helped Sarisbury close on 201-8 (extras 38).