Greetings! Cricket Lovers Amir Ahmed took 6-14 as Embassy restricted Sri Lankan Cavaliers to 175-9 in 36 overs in a match that started late. In their reply, Embassy had to encounter the bowling of Numan Jayasena who took 5-28 as they were bowled out for 162 in 38.5 overs. Rajput Samaj could only manage 132-9 in 40 overs against Lankians; however Pratik Patel took 5-14 as the latter were bowled out for 118 with Raslin Surajdueen top scored with 57.

Kondor posted 231-7 in 40 overs against Anson with useful contributions from Ashok Patel (55) and Kausik Pindoria (50). Anson were shot out for a paltry 78 with Kondor's Dhiren Haria taking 3-18. Anand Bakrania top scored with 78 for West Harrow in their 28 run win over Kingsbury Construction.

In division 2, Indiana kept their unbeaten record intact as Darshan Depala (109no) and Chetan Depala (96) help post 277-8 in 40 overs against Welldon. In their reply, Welldon only had a Rashmi Patel making 45 as they were all out for 168 as Depala's Bhavik, Darshan and Himanshu all took useful wickets. Bharat Olympians defeated 2nd placed Neasden by 22 runs, whilst Dharmaj easily defeated Muktajivan by 5 wickets.

In Division 3, Shivam caused another shock as they defeated divisional leaders Young Puthoharis.by 42 runs to go top themselves. Lohana beat Regency by 84 runs with Dignant Popat making 85 and taking 3-3. South Harrow's Chaminda Kuruppu made 55 in their total of 157 against Sayona; Samir Patel took 4-26 for Sayona. Lakindu Wasala led the South Harrow bowling attack with 4-11 in bowling Sayona out for 76. Youth Wing had a comfortable victory over EKTA.

Sagar Patel (4-21) of Neasden II led them to a 54 run victory over DIU Community of Southall. Mitesh Lauchande made 72 for United Sports II in their total of 178 against Rajput Samaj II. Davendrasinh Rathod (68no) led the Rajput Samaj II response as they reached their target with 10 balls to spare. Baladia Youth Club won by 73 runs against Welldon II.

READERS SOVEREIGN CUP: WEDNESDAY 2 JULY 2008

The next round will be played on 2nd July 2008 at Woodford Wells Cricket Club, Monkhams Lane, Woodford Wells, Essex IG8 ONL, Tel: 020 30221064, 07961 387263 (Mobile). Any player wishing to represent the side should contact team manager Mohansinh Darbar (mohansinh_darbar@hotmail.com) or the divisional secretaries ( krisperera@hotmail.com, dhirusavani@hotmail.com, divyesh.depala@inviron.co.uk).

MPCL CUP COMPETITION QUARTER FINALS - 13th JULY 2008

17. South Harrow v Youth Wing
18 Shivam v Embassy
19. Indiana v Lankians
20. United Sports v Lohana

MPCL PLATE COMPETITION QUARTER FINALS - 13th JULY 2008

21. Neasden (Bye)
22. West Harrow v Baladia Youth Club
23. Dharmaj v Welldon
24. Kondor (Bye)