OT & Romsey send champions crashing out

South Wilts' reign as Southern Electric Contracting Cup holders is over after a nine-run second round defeat by Old Tauntonians & Romsey.

Raj Naik was the inspiration behind OTR's success, hitting 41 of their 122-3 and later taking 3-36 as South Wilts were restricted to 113-9.

Max Smith (29) and later Ian Tulk, with a quick-fire 33 not out, left South Wilts chasing six runs an over from the start.

Jason Laney (25) and Paul Draper (21) began well for South Wilts, but the required run rate gradually increased, causing the cup holders to sacrifice wickets for quick runs.

Three stumpings by Keith Trodd complimented tight bowling by Jeremy Ord (4-26) and Naik as South Wilts reached 113-9 (Webb 23).

"We needed one big over and didn't get it," sighed losing South Wilts skipper Rob Wade.

Terry Rawlins (4-10) and Chris Thomason (4-17) did the damage as BAT Sports skittled Trojans for 73 (Nigel le as 24) to set up an easy nine-wicket win. David Banks hit 37 not out to carry BAT into the quarter-final draw.

Paul Marks hit a gallant 72 but was unable to save Winchester KS from a 23-run defeat at Rowledge, who posted 156-2 through David Lloyd (62) and Dave Bootton (56 not out).

Weakened Hursley Park (97-9) were no match for Lymington, with Glyn Treagus's unbeaten 72 carrying the New Forest club to a nine-wicket win at 99-1.

Division 3 promotion contenders Alton raised a few eyebrows by beating Andover, who were Rose Bowl finalists two seasons ago. New Zealander Ben Jansen, who claimed four victims, helped peg Andover to 104 - a total he and JulianB allinger gleefully polished off.

Havant emerged comfortable seven-wicket winners over Waterlooville (85-6), with Matt Cox taking 3-23 and Bev Moynan hitting 30 not out.

Portsmouth comfortably accounted for Hambledon.