Exiles were well beaten by Beddington on Sunday.

On winning the toss, Exiles could only muster 149/9 off their full 40 overs on the stodgy and low surface, with contributions from Leuvennink (22), Kinal (28), Parkinson (18) and Wingfield (23), but with nobody able to go on and get a really significant score which might push the home sides batting.

Wingfield (2 for 19) struck twice for the Exiles to give some hope and despite accurate contributions from the rest of the attack, the 150 target was never an issue for Beddington with their paid overseas player taking them home on 34 not out.

Exiles put up a decent effort here in pleasant surroundings on the top pitch in Beddington Park but found the strength of the home side too much on this occasion.

Ploughmans in Dulwich next week.

Exiles finally got 11 players on the field including 5 debutants – but were still beaten by 49 runs by Whalers in a rain-affected match.

Whalers batted first and got of to a flyer before golden arm Leuvennink broke through. With Ling (3 for 27) picking up 3 wickets quickly, Exiles were suddenly back in the game at 147 for 5 only for the rain to intervene bringing a premature tea with Whalers on 166/5 off 30.2.

Agreement was reached that Exiles required 167 off 28 and a fine start ensued as Kinal Patel (25) and Taylor (25) put on 52 before Taylor was bowled. Exiles were still well placed at 102/3 before wickets suddenly fell in a heap as Whalers bowling improved considerably in the wet conditions – Exiles falling to 117 all out.

Beddington away next week.

Agricola beat Exiles by 24 runs at Nursery Road on Sunday in a game where both sides barely had 9 players.

Agricola batted first and made 180/5 thanks mainly to a hard-hit 65 from no 6 White, with skipper-for-the-day Steve Parkinson taking 3 for 15 for the Exiles – with 3 fine scalps of Almond, Thody and White.

Another fifty from Keith Roberts (57) and contributions from Leuvennink (34) and Zieleniewski (36) saw Exiles well-placed in the chase on 146/3 but a late flurry of wickets saw the Exiles fall just short on 156.

A brave effort on a week of poor availability. A first trip to Magdalen awaits next week.

Exiles were in good form in picking up a 7 wicket victory against the Clapham Nomads at Cottenham Park.

After a couple of early strikes from Jibran (2 for 34), Nomads built steadily to reach 114/2 before golden-arm Leuvennink (2 for 26) picked up the key wicket of Hassan (44). With Wingfield (3 for 22) then going through the middle order, Nomads innings petered out to 147 all out.

A fine partnership of 86 between Roberts (57) and skipper Plume (47no) ensured the match was never in doubt as Exiles cruised home in impressive style.

Agricola at Nursery Road next week.