Teenage Langley Manor all-rounder Elliott Ponting (left) made his third 70-plus score in four Southern Premier League matches, hitting an unbeaten 75 at Rowledge.
Despite his efforts, promotion chasing Rowledge clung on by three runs as the Manor finished at 181-6, chasing their hosts' 184 all out.
Ben Morgan (3-13) and Luke Mooney (3-41) shared six of the wickets as Rowledge recovered from an indifferent start to made 184 (Chris Yates 48),
while Ponting had to carry the baton after the visitors had slipped to 104-5.
Steve Harris (22) and Mooney provided support, but Ponting couldn't quite get Langley Manor over the line.
The narrow three-run win leaves Rowledge 23 points clear of St Cross Symondians II, who come to the village on Saturday week, August 25.
Rowledge’s two other games are against relegation threatened Totton & Eling and Trojans while St Cross Symondians II - rained off at Waterlooville, with the hosts 32-0 – entertain Langley Manor and Paultons.
Despite his efforts, promotion chasing Rowledge clung on by three runs as the Manor finished at 181-6, chasing their hosts' 184 all out.
Ben Morgan (3-13) and Luke Mooney (3-41) shared six of the wickets as Rowledge recovered from an indifferent start to made 184 (Chris Yates 48),
while Ponting had to carry the baton after the visitors had slipped to 104-5.
Steve Harris (22) and Mooney provided support, but Ponting couldn't quite get Langley Manor over the line.
The narrow three-run win leaves Rowledge 23 points clear of St Cross Symondians II, who come to the village on Saturday week, August 25.
Rowledge’s two other games are against relegation threatened Totton & Eling and Trojans while St Cross Symondians II - rained off at Waterlooville, with the hosts 32-0 – entertain Langley Manor and Paultons.
