SPCL 3 - Soutar century not enough for Redlynch

Redlynch & Hale must be wondering what they have to do to climb out of the Southern Electric Premier League Division 3 relegation zone.

With Iain Souter hitting an unbeaten 107 and sharing a 119-run stand with Steve Fox (59), they posted a healthy 272-5 against Ventnor at Steephill.

But the Islanders romped home by six-wickets, veteran Jeff Hose bludgeoning 91 and Academy teenager Mark Miller (60) marking his return from a back injury with a supporting knock.

Richie Morgan (84) helped leaders Alton beat Leckford by five wickets, while South African Willen Prozesky took 4-54 and then hammering 153 not out as Purbrook overhauled Hartley Wintney's 262-8.

Third placed Flamingo swept to a fifth successive win, beating Waterlooville by 33 runs and St Cross Symondians got home by five wickets against Hambledon.

Hursley Park continued their improvement with a healthy 65-run victory over Bashley (Rydal) II.