Glynde CC comfortably beat Mayfield last Saturday – and the result sent Glynde to the top of Division 3 East.

And with both Cuckfield and Rye both losing, they now hold a 20 point advantage, as the first half of the league season concludes.

Mayfield batted first but were soon in massive trouble at 49-6, however a 7th wicket partnership of 95 between Adam Howard, 61, and Sam Hilton, 33 not out, recovered their position slightly.

The final two wickets fell in quick succession as the away side were bowled out for 146. Louis Baron with 3-22 led the Glynde bowling and with Will Burton Durham, 2-30, helping in causing the early collapse.

Glynde and Beddingham CC beat Mayfield to go back to the top of the table

placeholder image — Glynde and Beddingham CC beat Mayfield to go back to the top of the table

The spinners then came into action, as Callum Smith, 2-27, Thaakier Davids, 1-18, and George Burton Durham, 1-25, completed the destruction.

Glynde were made to work for their victory and only Thaakier Davids, 28, of the top order batting made too much impression, as they lost three wickets for 59.

Callum Smith, 45, Robbie Mouland, 23 not out, and Charlie Silvester, 16 not out, saw Glynde to a comfortable six-wicket win in just 28 overs.

Glynde II were totally outplayed at Lingfield, with Glynde batting first and they reached 178-9 from their 40 overs, with contributions from Wyatt Watson, 43, Dominic Harris, 36, and Matt Cramp, 22.

But on a super fast outfield, that was never going to be enough. Lingfield took 37 overs to reach the target, but eased their way to the total, with Jack Unwin, 51, and Callum Forbes, 46, leading the way, while Matt Heppell, 38 not out, made sure there was to be no collapse, as they won by six wickets.

Mike Brooks, 2-18, and Wyatt Watson, 1-28, bowled well.

Glynde III lost at home to Isfield II in a nail-biting finish as Glynde III reached 199-7 with Joshua Burcombe top-scoring with 56 not out, while Syd Branford, 35, and Tim Stirmey, 31, did well.

Isfield lost nine wickets in chasing the score down, as Ben Chambers, 46, top scored, Giles Baker, 24, added important late runs, while Syd Brandford, 4-40, and Freddie Callf, 3-64, impressing with the ball.

This weekend. Glynde have a big game at home with third-placed Rye, with a 12.30pm start, Glynde II travel to top side Bells Yew Green 1sts, while the 3rds are are at home to Tunbridge Wells Borderers 1sts, with the latter two games starting at 1pm.