The old guard took centre stage in the lower divisions of the Cherwell League, showing there’s no substitute for experience.
Seamer Robin Newman claimed 5-14 as Abingdon Vale 3rd dismissed Cumnor 3rd for just 38 in Division 7, setting up an eight-wicket win.
Dick Giles wheeled away to take 6-76 for Kingston Bagpuize 2nd against Didcot 3rd, his efforts setting up an 18-run victory in Division 8.
Dave Burgess proved he is still handy with the bat as he made an unbeaten 77 in Hanborough 2nd’s 206-3 against Oxford 4th, who still got home by seven wickets in Division 7.
The Division 10 encounter between Shipton 4th and Witney Mills 2nd produced 580 runs, Shipton making 324-6 and Mills replying with 256-7.
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