Froxfield v Servicemaster: FORMER Hampshire batsman Laurie Prittipaul proved to be the difference between the two sides as Froxfield slipped to a second defeat of the season.

Froxfield won the toss and chose to bat in sunny conditions despite missing a few key batsman and they struggled to score against a disciplined attack that gave very few loose deliveries. Opener Sam Barnett was the first to fall for 12 and a couple of quick wickets tumbled, including skipper Jordan Hiscock for 14.

Kevin Hiscock, opening for the first time this season, remained defiant in making 33 from 133 balls. He was joined in a 68-run partnership with fellow veteran Nigel Brown (38) as Froxfield reached just 126-6 at the end of the innings.

Servicemaster were pegged back twice at the start of their reply with J Hiscock (1-26) and Hallam Brown (1-21) taking a wicket a piece.

That meant it was 10-2 when Prittipaul made his way to the crease and he survived a tough dropped chance on nought.

He was quickly into his stride after that though, hitting the ball to all parts in making 70 not out to take Servicemaster past their modest target with eight wickets to spare.