Goresbrook’s Sunday League side returned to winning ways against a battling Bardoli outfit at May & Bakers on Sunday.

Patel (31) and Budi (20) were the pick of the visiting batsmen in the face of some enterprising bowling from the home attack. Siraj Zafar (3 for 32) gave the hosts an early fillip with the ball whilst Jack Gibson, Pawanpreet Singh and Ted Ivory each claimed a couple of victims as Bardoli were shot out for 94.

After tea, Zafar (25) and Gibson (24) boosted Goresbrook’s reply but Gajia’s 6 for 28 heralded a plethora of quick wickets gaiving Bardoli renewed hope of victory. Ted Ivory (16) and captain Shane Barwick (10 not) ensured the hosts of victory, maintaining their perch at the top of the table.

Goresbrook 98 for 7 from 23.4 Overs (18 points) beat Bardoli 94 all out from 27.5 Overs (3 points) by 3 wickets