Wittering in the hunt... Chi’s fours are fab

Billingshurst III v West Wittering II

Div 9 West

West Wittering won to move back in the promotion hunt.

Winning the toss and electing to field, opening bowlers Andy Priest (3-37) and Jack Harte (4-19) struck early. Billingshurst regrouped but fell short of their allotted 40 overs at 127 all out.

The Witterings opening pair got off to a flyer with Kevin Allsobrook (38) and Dom Daplyn (25) scoring 57 in nine overs. A hat-trick over from Tim Weston meant Witterings wobbled.

But MOM Matthew Jewiss (27no) and Will Finch (21no) settled nerves. Playing some fantastic cricket, they sealed a win by six wickets.

Aldwick II v Chichester Priory Park IV

Div 11 West

Chichester IVS were in good form and easily beat Aldwick II by nine wickets with a fine all-round performance.

Aldwick opener Dion Sampson (39) top-scored for his side and Aiden Miles (21) and an unbeaten 34 from Paul Herman were decent knocks. But the rest of the batting line-up faltered and were no match for the bowling of Theo Bachelor (4-24), Ben Wakeford (2-24) and Elliot Scott (2-26) as they tumbled to 125 all out.

David Graham-wood took 1-14 and Rhys Hall managed a run-out and two stumpings.

The visitors lost only one wicket in their run chase, achieving victory in the 23rd over.

Opener Tim Gregory fell to Aiden Miles (1-24) after making 33 but undefeated knocks from the other opener Steve Parker (38*) and No3 Shivam Naik (45*) ensured an easy stroll to victory,

Despite the defeat, Aldwick remain third – but CPP remain top.