Finally, Gravells hits maiden league ton – at the 207th time of asking

In his 207th league innings, Michael Gravells finally compiled a maiden century as Gosport Borough 3rds caned Clanfield 2nds.

Batting at No 4, Gravells struck 19 fours and a six in his 117 out of a team total of 2556 at Privett Park in a Hampshire League Division 6 SE fixture. His previous highest had been 87, scored eight years ago.

John Adams bagged 4-16 as Clanfield lost their last four wickets for four runs to be dismissed for 126, losing by 129 runs.

Phil Brindley was dismissed agonisingly short of what would have been his maiden century as Emsworth 3rds defeated Fareham & Crofton 4ths.

Brindley was on 99 when he was caught by Danny Baxter off the bowling of James Thorn (3-65) as Emsworth posted 235-9 at Bath Lane. Nick Webb (39) had helped Brindley add 96 for the fifth wicket.

No 7 Harry Singh (49) top scored as Fareham were bowled out for 170 (Finlay Webber 3-41, Jacob Murray 2-17, Stuart Lack 2-36, Harry Falcon-Paterson 2-46).

A fine seventh wicket stand helped Petersfield defeat Portsmouth & Southsea 4ths by four wickets.

David Longland (23 not out) and Jack Butcher (33 not out) - batting at Nos 7 and 8 respectively - guided their side to a 146 victory target.

Extras (43) had easily top scored when P & S posted 145-9 after electing to bat first at Langstone Harbour. Top with the bat was Harrison Milne (22).

Opener Tom Vetcher (35) top scored as Waterlooville 3rds defeated Portsmouth 4ths by four wickets.

Alex Barclay and Dave Connolly both struck 25 as Ville reached their 147 victory target in the 22nd of their 40 overs.

Extras (34) had top scored for Portsmouth when they were restricted to 146-9 Rick Marston (25) the next highest at No 9 before he was run out.

Jamie Sparshott starred in the Fair Oak derby, blasting 128 off 76 balls - with 17 fours and five sixes - as the 4ths rattled up 306-6 at Swanmore.

Skipper Alex Corbett Ball wasn’t hanging around either hitting five fours and five sixes in his 40-ball 57.

His opposite number, Ian Bass, clubbed four fours and four sixes in his 21-ball 45 as the 5ths replied with 256-8.