Dennis Lock

West Herts lost to Old Owens by 54 runs, ending its hopes of winning the Saracens Herts Premier League. Perera and Gurney took five and three wickets respectively, but West Herts' batting faltered during the chase. The second XI strengthened its position in Division 2A with a win over Berkhamsted, while the third and sixth teams lost. The fourth XI won by 101 runs, and the fifth XI recorded its 13th consecutive victory to move 93 points clear at the top of Division 11 West, with strong contributions from junior players.

West Herts defeated Flitwick by six wickets after restricting them to 231-9, led by Jafer Chohan’s five-wicket haul and Priyamal Perera’s unbeaten century. Early wickets kept Flitwick below a competitive total, while steady partnerships and aggressive batting ensured West Herts reached the target with 11 overs remaining. Their position in the Premiership table improved after Harpenden failed to chase a large total against Bishops Stortford. Results across other West Herts teams varied, with notable wins for the third, fourth and fifth XIs.