Fakenham continue to improve





Fakenham continued to improve with a draw at title contenders Saffron Walden, but they were once again left to rue their inability to turn dominance into victory.

Gayan Wijekoon top scored with 61 from 113 balls as Fakenham posted 201 for nine. Fakenham then seized control by dismissing former England Test opener Jason Gallian and Essex starlet Tom Westley cheaply as the hosts slumped to 29 for three.

The ever-reliable Giles Ecclestone (55) guided his side out of trouble, but after he was dismissed Walden seemed set to fold as they were reduced to 163 for nine. Last man Darren Cousins defied the Fakenham attack for 16 balls, however as the hosts managed to bat out for a draw.

Keegan De Ridder blasted 137no for Fakenham A, but Matt Thomas replied with 68 as Saham Toney gained a 90pc losing draw.

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