On Saturday, Overseas took on Melita in the only game for the day.

Melita were looking for a win to be able to challenge Marsa for the league title while Overseas were in search for their second win.

Overseas batted first as they have done in four of their five previous games. Overseas have the highest team total in the league to date but in this game they achieved the lowest tally.

Roger Bradley and Mike Caruana opened the batting.

Bradley was left stranded after a mix-up and was run out for three runs. Unfortunately for Overseas, three runs was the third-highest score for the day with three other batsmen, Piers Allen, Alex Taylor and Sean Duffy, making that score.

Extras were second-highest score with nine. Caruana was top scorer with 10 runs. Junior Adam Caruana scored two.

Overseas totalled a mere 33 runs. Andy Naudi bowled very well and took two wickets for 10 runs from his four overs.

Justin Brooke was even more impressive taking three wickets for three runs in almost three overs. Gordon Hewitt bowled well and chipped in with two wickets.

Melita reached their target in the 11th over. Greg Symons opened the batting and was the last wicket to fall when the score was a tie. He scored 10 runs.

Dave Eyon scored six runs, Tony Slater and Joy Ghoseroy three each, Steve Mault, Dave Mansfield and Ian Pendlebury all scored one run each.

For Overseas, Caruana was the main wicket taker with two, while Austin O’Malley, Bradley and Sean Duffy took a wicket each.

Melita earned 10 points for the win and are now top of the league, four points clear of Marsa who play Krishna on September 17. Marsa must win this match to clinch the title.

On Saturday, returning team Ted Mostyn take on Marsa.

Standings: Melita 36; Marsa 32; Krishna 17; Overseas 13.