Widnes 1st XI v Oxton 1st XI

AFTER an early wicket to Mahboob, Oxton accumulated slowly.

After nine overs from Titchard, Mukherjee was brought into the attack but after the run out of Mitchell, Doggert and Debrabender added 80 for the third wicket before Mahboob bowled Doggert for 49.

Mukherjee dismissed Debrabender for 43 after which Oxton accumulated even more slowly using up their full entitlement of 60 overs before declaring on 177 for six wickets.

Mahboob bowled 30 overs taking three for 72, whilst Mukherjee had to be content with two for 39 from 14 overs. After an early onslaught from McCoy, 28, no batsman was able to get on top of the Oxton attack for whom O'Brien bowled 21 overs, taking two wickets for 28 runs.

Widnes settled for a draw reaching 131 for eight. On Saturday they complete their season with a home game against Toft, 12noon start.