Meanwhile, the 2s beat promotion rivals Hayes 2s increasing the gap at the top of division 6a to 26 points. Cookham posted 251 in their 52 overs, Arun Brar batting superbly for 82* after Rory Millar (40) and Simon D'ardenne (45) had got the side off to a good start. In reply, Hayes were bowled out in the penultimate over on 210 to ensure a 41-run victory. The game had looked as if it was heading for a draw until 4 wickets fell in the last 5 overs.