The first eleven secured their second win in a row over Chichester. The visitors inserted the hosts having won the toss only to find Michael Gould (55) is destructive mode, and Darryll Rebbetts (68) in patient mood. With Matt Norris (16) the only other batsman to reach double figures, Worthing only managed to post 183 in 57.2 overs, with Chichester's Australian, New South Wales' Adam Zampa taking 6 wickets with his excellent leg spin. Chi looked to be in the box seat at 127 for 3 until Worthing's own leg spin guru Mason Crane got the first of his 5 wickets for 44 runs off 12 good overs. Luke Vinter took 3 for 29 in 12 economic overs and Benn Challen 2 for 42, including the final wicket with 3 balls of the game remaining.
The seconds travelled to Chichester and were in trouble at 45 for 6, but Andy Reid (55) and Nick Balalamy (57) steadied the ship and Nick Gunning (29) took the team's total up 197 all out. The home side reached their target 6 wickets down. Paul Westlake (2 for 37) and Nick Gunning (2 for 27) were the main threat, with Shane Felton and Alex Harris(!) taking a wicket a-piece.
The thirds had a forgettable day at Broadbridge Heath as they went down by 9 wickets. Batting first Worthing posted just 105 all out, with Dave Marshallsay top scoring with 19. The hosts eased home just one wicket down, with Luke Barnes takng it.
The fourth team earned a winning draw at home to St Andrews 2nd XI. Lloyd Osland smashed 102, Dave McAdam-Freud 51 and Josh Goldsmith 37 in a total of 235 for 9. St Andrews reached 214 for 9 at stumps with Jamie Piper (3 for 36), Adam Bardouleau (2 for 64), Sanjeev Kalra (2 for 29) and Andy Culver (1 for 32 the best of the bowlers.
The fifths went to Brighton & Hove 4ths and bowled first as the hosts piled on 207 for 8. Glenn Harris (3 for 25), Jack Westlake (2 for 49)a and Tom Sales (2 for 53) being the dangermen with the ball. Harry Reeves took the other wicket. The reply halted at 163 all out with Harry Hartley (29) and Robbie Anderson (27) batting well.
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