Final showdown for title-chasing Banbury
Published Date:
04 September 2008
BANBURY travel to Henley today (Saturday)looking for the victory that could yet see them become Home Counties Premier League champions for the second time.
Banbury moved back into second place with an eight-wicket victory over Welwyn Garden City while previous leaders Oxford were going down by 30 runs at High Wycombe, who take over at the top of division one.
Banbury are five points behind Wycombe, who beat Banbury the previous week with Tring Park just a point behind, having overtaken Oxford.
Wycombe entertain Welwyn and must be favourites while Banbury visit Henley, where skipper Benji Hector believes his side can still pip Wycombe for the championship.
"Wycombe are favourites as they are top but cricket can be a funny game. The pressure is on Wycombe, they are in the position to lose the title, and there is less pressure on us," said Hector.
"I'm really chuffed to be in a position where we are going into the last game still in with a chance of winning the league."
Ian Hawtin came through the match without any complications following his return from injury, Paul Taylor should be back at Henley along with Damian Shirazi but Eddie Smith is unavailable.
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06 September 2008 12:00 PM
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