CRICKET: Weekly round-up (May 21)

Arundel, who now have two wins and a draw from their three games, won the toss and inserted their opponents. They then produced a top fielding and bowling performance to have Henfield all out for 173 in 47 overs.

Opener Brett Moore (34) top-scored for Henfield, and Craig Scott added an unbeaten 33. Rakesh Parmar took 5-50 and Neil Chitty 2-62 as wickets fell at frequent intervals.

Arundel captain Richard James said: "It was a very good all-round performance. We fielded and bowled pretty well, in what were awkward conditions due to the strong winds.

"One very satisfying aspect was the ground fielding. Gareth Bricknell produced two run-outs, while Rohan Ardley ran-out their opener with an excellent throw over the stumps. I couldn't have asked for more."

Arundel had a steady start with the bat, although Steve Mullen and Ardley both fell in quick succession which left them 40-2.

Bradley James, with 48, and father Richard James, with 53 not out, then put them back on track as others chipped in as well to take them to the required total, seven wickets down. in 47.1 overs.

Richard James said: "Although we won by three wickets with a few overs to spare, Henfield were always in with a shout and if we hadn't applied ourselves properly, they could have sneaked a win.

"Nevertheless, it's 30 points secured and the guys have really stepped up to the challenge."

East Preston settled for a draw in their West Sussex Invitation League Division 1 home clash against Horsham Trinity, where the result could have gone either way.

The result leaves EP in second which encourages captain Andy Reeves.