Bexhill promotion bid bites the dust

BEXHILL'S outside hopes of promotion from Division Two of the Sussex Cricket League were ended by a three-wicket defeat at the hands of Lewes Priory.

Bexhill amassed only 160 with Sam Roberts (81) scoring more than half of the runs. Roberts (5-74) also impressed with the ball but Lewes finished on 162-7.

Sidley went down by eight wickets in their match against Cuckfield. Sidley totalled 173 and their opponents finished on 174-2.