Trojans threw themselves a lifeline in the British Gas Southern League, Division 2 relegation scrap with a Nigel le Bas inspired win over already doomed Hambledon.
But, despite inching themselves seven points clear of South Wilts II, they are far from out of the woods.
They face promotion chasing Totton & Eling at Stoneham lane this Saturday and complete their programme at Langley Manor.
Trojans’ crushing 114-run win at Ridge Meadow was based on a 140-run opening partnership between Ed Boyd (60) and Nigel le Bas, who batted the entire innings for an unbeaten 131, his first SPL century since 2005.
Leading Southampton Chartered Accountant Le Bas hit a six and 12 fours in his hundred, which underpinned Trojans’ 260-3 (Syed Mahmood 29).
Hambledon, with only two wins all season, are already contemplating life in the bottom-most Premier League division and were never at the races.
A maiden five-wicket haul by Faisal Rahim (5-40), aided by Jack Longman (2-46) and Rhaul Bhome (3-12) reduced Hambledon to 101-9 (Khan 31) before the hosts’ last wicket pair saved face.
Rhidian Chapman (24) and last man George Harding (22) added a plucky 45 for the tenth wicket before Hambledon were bowled out for 146.
Australian all-rounder James Bills starred in Paultons’ low scoring two-wicket win over Langley Manor at Knellers Lane.
Bowling alongside Rob Pike (3-10) and Jack Murrell (2-6), the Sydneysider took 4-34 as the Manor plunged from 57-4 to 84 all out, the last six wickets falling for 27 runs.
Paultons were 47-6 themselves before Bills produced a match winning 39 not out.
But, despite inching themselves seven points clear of South Wilts II, they are far from out of the woods.
They face promotion chasing Totton & Eling at Stoneham lane this Saturday and complete their programme at Langley Manor.
Trojans’ crushing 114-run win at Ridge Meadow was based on a 140-run opening partnership between Ed Boyd (60) and Nigel le Bas, who batted the entire innings for an unbeaten 131, his first SPL century since 2005.
Leading Southampton Chartered Accountant Le Bas hit a six and 12 fours in his hundred, which underpinned Trojans’ 260-3 (Syed Mahmood 29).
Hambledon, with only two wins all season, are already contemplating life in the bottom-most Premier League division and were never at the races.
A maiden five-wicket haul by Faisal Rahim (5-40), aided by Jack Longman (2-46) and Rhaul Bhome (3-12) reduced Hambledon to 101-9 (Khan 31) before the hosts’ last wicket pair saved face.
Rhidian Chapman (24) and last man George Harding (22) added a plucky 45 for the tenth wicket before Hambledon were bowled out for 146.
Australian all-rounder James Bills starred in Paultons’ low scoring two-wicket win over Langley Manor at Knellers Lane.
Bowling alongside Rob Pike (3-10) and Jack Murrell (2-6), the Sydneysider took 4-34 as the Manor plunged from 57-4 to 84 all out, the last six wickets falling for 27 runs.
Paultons were 47-6 themselves before Bills produced a match winning 39 not out.
