Tejas turns on the style with terrific ton for Horspath 4th

OPENER Tejas Anand hit a brilliant century in Horspath 4th's seven-wicket home defeat by Oxford Downs 3rd in Cherwell League Division 6B. 

His terrific ton, which included 19 fours and two sixes, took Horspath to 267-9 after they had elected the bat. 

Tejas Anand made 115

He shared good partnerships with Joe Gibbs (45) and Jonty Hedges (35) in posting his highest score in the league, surpassing the 110 he made away to Bicester & North Oxford 2nd two years ago. 

There was a blow, though, for Horspath with skipper Craig Wharton pulling a hamstring while batting, which forced him to retire hurt. Benjamin Denton picked up 3-41 for the visitors. 

However, the home side's big total proved insufficient as Downs raced to 268-3 off 39.2 overs with Andrew Thomas (119) leading the run chase. His century featured 18 fours and two sixes, with good support provided by Alex Wildman (62) and Tom Ling (33).

Meanwhile, the 4th XI were handed a walkover in the Steve Dixon Memorial Cup after Steventon conceded the first-round tie. Horspath are now due to be away to Brill in the quarter-final on June 20.

Posted by: Russ