St Albans extended their lead at the top of Herts Division Two B to 26 points after a seven-wicket win over Bushey on Saturday.

A victory in just over 50 overs seemed unlikely with Bushey putting on 36 for the first wicket.

Michael Goodfellow took a slip catch off Jacob Winfield to dismiss Sharma for 19. Although the seam bowlers troubled the visitors it took the two spin bowlers to dismiss Bushey.

Mbekezeli Mabuza took six for 26, including a wicket in each of his first five overs, thanks to a mixture of poor shot selection and sharp catching, in particular by Goodfellow at short leg.

In support, Max Capaldi picked up the final three wickets for five runs to leave a target of 95.

Opening for St Albans, Jonny Hall and Adam Hounslow picked up 15 from nine balls before the former played around a straight one for 12.

Hounslow played steadily whilst Robbie Goddard, making his first appearance of the season, was solid.

With the score at 48 Hounslow departed for 18. Goddard began to play more freely, his unbeaten 44 containing five boundaries and two sixes. A boundary from Goodfellow brought up the win with 45 overs to spare.

St Albans Seconds drew with Ampthill Town Seconds in Division Four B while the Thirds claimed a seven-wicket victory over Luton Town & Indians IV in Division Eight A.