Heavy defeats for cricket duo

Bexhill limped to 108 all out in their clash at promotion-chasing St James' Montefiore. Kris Johnson (4-22) and George Ladden (3-18) did the damage with the ball, while Richard May top-scored with 22.

The home side cruised to 109-3 in reply with Ed Hart undefeated on 25 and Bexhill's overseas player Ian Ellis picking up 2-38.

Sidley also went down by seven wickets at home to top-of the table Worthing. The hosts were shot out for just 82 with only Paul Thompson (30 not out) making any impression. Chris Mansell took 6-22 and there were two wickets apiece for Ollie Rogers and Andy Lutwyche.

Aussie Blayne Cornforde (33 not out) and John Kaye (30) saw Worthing to 86-3. Peter King bagged 2-52.

Both Bexhill and Sidley received a solitary point from their matches to leave them near the foot of the table.