GREAT Chishill were set a formidable total of 243 by Little Downham in Senior League Division 3. Downham opener Heaps (72) and an undefeated 56 from Cornwall led the charge as the hosts toiled in the field. In reply Chishill s top order were quickly dismi

GREAT Chishill were set a formidable total of 243 by Little Downham in Senior League Division 3.

Downham opener Heaps (72) and an undefeated 56 from Cornwall led the charge as the hosts toiled in the field.

In reply Chishill's top order were quickly dismissed and it was left to Paul Drury to attempt a recovery in the middle order with 37, before Richard Wood (40 not out) and Tom Fagg (26 not out) took the score on to 183 for 5 at the close, still 60 runs short.

In Division 4C Great Chishill seconds found batting difficult on a green wicket against Whittlesford.

Martin Sorrell hit a rapid 31 before being run out, but a total of 119 never looked enough.

Whittlesford had a few scares in reaching the winning line, with Brian Manning and Simon Lipscombe each taking two wickets, but the hosts eased to victory with 14 overs to spare.