LGCC took 90 points from a possible 120 to start the new Saracens Herts League season in good shape - and nowhere was the tension greater than at The Green where a devastating spell of swing bowling from debutant Ajit Kumar set up the 2nd XI for victory.

A magnificent 6-20 from his 10 overs helped remove Harpenden III for just 66 as Kumar made the most of bowler-friendly conditions at Bedmond Road.

But the drama was far from over. Levy found themselves 5-4 and 47-8 (Kumar 23) during a chase which reached a nail-biting climax. Last pair Ian Wallis and Chrishan Casey defended 21 consecutive dot balls with the scores level, before the latter scooped the winning run over cover point.

Green's second low-scores victory of the day came at Parmiter's School where, having amassed a modest 88 all out (thanks in the main to a pair of 16s from Becky Tyson and Mike Parkes), Green dismissed Kings Langley IV for just 60.

Starring with the ball was Under-15 bowler Luke Carl who took 4-22, ably supported by new 4s skipper Greg Coulshed who weighed in with 3-12 to bring up a first-day success.

It was a more comfortable win for Dayle Littlejohn's 1st XI who saw the wickets shared around as hosts Ickleford were restricted to 104 all out.

In reply, opener Lewis Koch hit an unbeaten 54 while Littlejohn was unbeaten at No. 5 with 33 as Green recorded a seven-wicket triumph.

In Division 9B, Green 3rd XI found things tough at North Mymms III. The hosts posted an imposing 252 - three victims apiece for Steve May and Charlie Cooke.

Wicketkeeper Daniel Lake's diligent undefeated 18 was the best the 3s could offer from a scorecard which showed a total of 114 all out.

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