Peterborough Town beaten at Barnack, but the Rutland Division One title remains in their hands
The Rutland Division One title remains in Peterborough Town’s hands despite a three-wicket defeat in a high-scoring game at Barnack last weekend.
Three wins from their final three games would give the city side a sixth title in eight seasons, but they face tough home matches against leaders Uppingham Town on Sunday (noon)) and another challenger Newborough on September 13 before entertaining Ufford Park on September 20.
The second-placed city side looked set fair for a win at Barnack after posting 267-7 in their 50 overs thanks to sizeable contributions from Bashrat Hussain (71) and Zeeshan Manzoor (68), but the hosts reached a rain revised victory target of 251 in 42 overs with 11 balls to spare with Shazad Amir cracking 93 not out from 92 balls which included six sixes.
Uppingham are 16 points clear at the top after winning by six wickets at Ufford Park with Newborough a point further back after demolishing reigning champions Burghley Park by 207 runs. Sam Jarvis posted 131 for Newborough with George Woods (52no, 36 balls) and Matty Mills (50) also scoring well in a team total of 342-6.
Joe Mills then took 5-35 as the home side were dismissed for 135. Newborough are at home to bottom club Uffington next Sunday (noon).
Orton Park need maximum points from their final two matches to overhaul Pak Azad and pinch the Division Two title by a point. Both sides saw games washed out at the weekend and Pak Azad have now finished their fixtures. Orton Park host Werrington on Sunday.