Barnet 181 Barnes 126-8

Grolsch Middx County League Division Three

A brave, powerful, attacking innings by Kanti Vaghjiani soon put leaders Barnet in the driving seat in this top-of-the-table encounter.

Vaghjiani was not afraid to hit the ball in the air, and his bold approach brought reward with two sixes and 12 fours in his 82, off only 108 balls.

Barnes reached 41 without loss, and needed only 149 off 36 overs.

But Hassan, bowling fine line and length, and aggressive Rizvi, struck back.

Wickets fell and the visitors put up the shutters, ending well short of their target.

Barnets four points put them 20 points clear at the top. On Saturday they are away to Staines & Laleham.