Matchbeat

A rain affected weekend of cricket saw Welwyn Garden City re-establish their chances of taking the Home Counties League Two East title. Victory over North Mymms coupled with defeat for leaders Radlett has enabled City to close the gap to 10 points with 3 games left. They were indebted to two of their county reps for match winning performances, Nick Lamb scoring more than half the runs in an undefeated 123 and Ben Frazer carving his way through the opposition batting with a season best 8-71. With news coming through that Hertford were on the verge of an unlikely win at Radlett there was double delight for the Digswell team. Stuart Riddle scored 60 as Hertford struggled against Stuart Browne (5-64) and despite 204 looking an average score the home side lost wickets regularly against a controlled attack and fell short by 25. Hoddesdon hung on for a draw and important points in their fight for survival. Steve Coleman celebrated his call up for Hertfordshire by taking 5-74 in Potters Bar´s impressive 283. Hoddy´s challenge never materialised and the last 2 held on to remain 3 points clear of the drop zone. Stevenage and Knebworth had their games washed out.

In the Saracens Herts league St Margaretsbury climb to 3rd after beating Luton Town & Indians where England´s Monty Panesar learned his trade.

And Hertfordshire´s final Minor Counties league match at Cumberland had the first day washed out.