Glynde CC are now very close to gaining promotion to Division 2 of the Sussex League. but they stumbled over the line to win at home to Cuckfield twos.

Cuckfield batted first and got off to a great start as they reached 88-1 and Ralph Figgins, 80, supported by Ben Willsdon, 27, and Dominic Sear, 12., played well.

There were further contributions from Hayden Wickwar, 26, and Ellis Buckeridge, 23, but in the end they made 183 all out.

Will Burton Durham, 3-32, and brother George Burton Durham, 3-33, were the better bowlers, while Ollie Bailey, 2-31, kept things tight in the middle overs.

Glynde's first XI are closing in on promotion

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Glynde were made to struggle for runs, however opener Thaakier Davids, 48, got the innings on the move. Robbie Mouland, 41, made sure Glynde inched closer and with Callum Smith, 18, Archie Burrows, 16 and late runs from George Burton Durham, 18, and brother Will, 11 not out, Glynde took a nerve-wracking win, with just one wicket remaining.

The 30 points Glynde gained enabled them to get within 19 points of winning the league.

Meanwhile Glynde II had a comfortable victory at Lewes Priory.

Glynde scored 193-5, where in-form Stan Stoneham struck 62, while Matt Cramp blasted 37 not out, while Wyatt Watson, 31, also scored well on a slow pitch.

Imran Khan, 28, top scored, while Freddie Long and Luke Hollis, 22, made contributions, but Matt Cramp's slower bowling was too much for Lewes as he took a carreer best 5-18.

Beau Mills Benison, 2-15, and Zak Barber, 2-24, bowled excellently as Lewes were bowled out for 150.

Glynde III made sure a hat-trick of win were completed as they beat Robertsbridge II.

Glynde scored 203 all out, with Dan Head, 52, Allistair Randell, 46, and the reliable Felix Moore, 43, scoring well at the bottom of the order.

Robertsbridge were bowled out for 142 as Moore took 3-12 and Garry Cox 3-30, and there were two wickets each for young Charlie Page and veteran Syd Branford.

This weekend Glynde have the chance to win the league as they take on St Peters at home with a midday start and the 3rd XI play Barcombe at home, 12.30, while the 3rd xl travel to Little Common Ramblers II.