A superb last wicket stand of 58 took the Exiles to a 26 run win over Ploughman’s in Dulwich on Sunday.

Exiles batted first in typically beligerent fashion with Zia smashing 72 off 59 balls. But at 185 for 9 with overs left, Exiles looked likely to post a sub-par total before a fine return to form for Shahid as the aggressor with 54 not out, supported by Ishaan took the side up to 243 for 9 off the full 40 overs. This partnership equals the club record for the 10th wicket. And how important was that last wicket partnership to prove to be!

Ploughman’s batted solidly in response and seemed well placed at 160 for 3, albeit behind the rate and ultimately that proved their undoing, finishing 26 short on 217 for 8, with 2 wickets each for KK and Hasan and an important full economical spell of 1 for 35 from Zia.

So an excellent win for the Exiles. Streatham & Marlborough away next week.