PRESCOT & Odyssey managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory at Ainsdale on Saturday, despite a magnificent feat by Ian Hayhurst.

The experienced opening bowler took an incredible four wickets in four balls in his fifth over, eventually finishing with 5-35, as Ainsdale were bowled out for just 124.

Once again though, P&O were let down by their fielding as a couple of chances went begging, including one off Fitzsimmons who went on to score 50 after being dropped on one.

Cartmel (2-40) and Wilkinson, Dagnall and McComb with one apiece were the other successful bowlers.

In reply, P&O were confident of reaching what was a very modest score, but, as in previous weeks, lack of concentration and application led to disaster.

Only Andy Greenwood, batting at number three, and hard-hitting skipper Oughterson gave any real hope as Ainsdale's Kiwi pros did the damage.

Greenwood was the last man out for 41 as P&O slumped to 99 all out, although the day will be remembered for Hayhurst's amazing feat.

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The 2nd XI suffered a 10-wicket defeat at home after scoring just 122 on a batman's paradise at Burrows Lane.

Ainsdale were never troubled in reaching the target, despite the welcome return of the bowling of Tony Bonner after two years away with injury.

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This week Sutton 1st XI visit P&O for a local derby at Burrows lane and the P&O 2nd XI travel to New Street. The 3rd XI take on Saughall away.