The visitors chose to bat but lost an early wicket when James Gamble edged behind off the bowling of Luca Wade.

An outstanding 118-run partnership between Jack Kendall (89) and captain Nick Sweetman (60) put their side in command, but their departure heralded a horror collapse which could have cost Ascot the game.

Of the remaining batsmen, only James Wensley reached double figures as the outstanding John McDonald (6-34) and David Bishop (3-59) ran through the order to bowl the Oaks out for 212.

Mike Brown (3-17) took three early wickets to reduce Wokingham to 34-3 in reply, but Australia women’s vice-captain Alex Blackwell (39) and Jacob Clark steadied the ship until the latter fell to Kevin May with the score on 82.

Ben Myles and Dominic Ashford then fell in rapid order and when Blackwell departed the score was 115-7.

Wade (43 from 33 balls) gave his side some hope, but he fell to Kevin May (4-68) and the same bowler dismissed David Healey to leave Wokingham 160 all out.

Royal Ascot host Aldershot this coming Saturday (1pm).

Wokingham returned to the top of Division One after having the better of a draw at Beaconsfield.

Jack Fisher continued his good form by top scoring with 59 as the Oaks totalled 245-6 in their 52 overs, but Chris Thomas (84) and Nilesh Odedra (71) took their side to 241-7 in reply, Paul Dewick taking 5-96.

The Oaks were docked a point for a slow over rate following the game.

Wokingham host Yateley on Saturday (1pm).

In Division 5b, Wokingham 3rds put in a brave effort but were ultimately beaten by leaders Datchet Cranbourne.

Ashley Cutts made an excellent 82 and he was well supported by Edward Fox-Smith (58) as the Oaks posted 242-9.

However, that total proved insufficient as Datchet raced to victory in the 43rd over.

Captain Jason Carr produced a brilliant spell to inspire leaders Royal Ascot 2nds to victory at home to NPL Teddington 2nds in Division 6b.

Nick Haworth (46) top scored for the visitors, but they collapsed from 103-2 to 139 all out as Carr (5-6 off 7.2 overs) and James Summers (3-36) starred.

The run chase proved a smooth affair as Howard Green made 57 not out to lead his side to a comprehensive victory.

In Division 7a, Royal Ascot 3rds eased to a 40-run win at home to North Maidenehad 3rds.

Neal Feely (73no) and Oliver Dunnett (48) led the way as the hosts scored 188-5, and the former (3-7) and Josh Oshea (3-50) then bowled Teddington out for 148.

Royal Ascot 4ths completed a wonderful day for the club by beating Kew 4ths by seven wickets in Division 8a.

The London side were restricted to 163-9 before Jon Prowse (51) and Chris Nicholl (50no) led Ascot to victory.

In Division 9a, Wokingham 5ths suffered a disastrous day at the office as they were hammered by six wickets at home to Wargrave 3rds.

Jake Staples (25no) was the only player to reach double figures as the Oaks were blown away for just 61, Kevin Rapley taking 5-12.

Richard Draper (2-14) and Callum Creighton (2-14) made early inroads to give Wokingham a glimmer of hope, but that was swiftly extinguised as Phil Drew’s 31 not out guided Wargrave home.

The visitors chose to bat but lost an early wicket when James Gamble edged behind off the bowling of Luca Wade.

An outstanding 118-run partnership between Jack Kendall (89) and captain Nick Sweetman (60) put their side in command, but their departure heralded a horror collapse which could have cost Ascot the game.

Of the remaining batsmen, only James Wensley reached double figures as the outstanding John McDonald (6-34) and David Bishop (3-59) ran through the order to bowl the Oaks out for 212.

Mike Brown (3-17) took three early wickets to reduce Wokingham to 34-3 in reply, but Australia women’s vice-captain Alex Blackwell (39) and Jacob Clark steadied the ship until the latter fell to Kevin May with the score on 82.

Ben Myles and Dominic Ashford then fell in rapid order and when Blackwell departed the score was 115-7.

Wade (43 from 33 balls) gave his side some hope, but he fell to Kevin May (4-68) and the same bowler dismissed David Healey to leave Wokingham 160 all out.

Royal Ascot host Aldershot this coming Saturday (1pm).

Wokingham returned to the top of Division One after having the better of a draw at Beaconsfield.

Jack Fisher continued his good form by top scoring with 59 as the Oaks totalled 245-6 in their 52 overs, but Chris Thomas (84) and Nilesh Odedra (71) took their side to 241-7 in reply, Paul Dewick taking 5-96.

The Oaks were docked a point for a slow over rate following the game.

Wokingham host Yateley on Saturday (1pm).

In Division 5b, Wokingham 3rds put in a brave effort but were ultimately beaten by leaders Datchet Cranbourne.

Ashley Cutts made an excellent 82 and he was well supported by Edward Fox-Smith (58) as the Oaks posted 242-9.

However, that total proved insufficient as Datchet raced to victory in the 43rd over.

Captain Jason Carr produced a brilliant spell to inspire leaders Royal Ascot 2nds to victory at home to NPL Teddington 2nds in Division 6b.

Nick Haworth (46) top scored for the visitors, but they collapsed from 103-2 to 139 all out as Carr (5-6 off 7.2 overs) and James Summers (3-36) starred.

The run chase proved a smooth affair as Howard Green made 57 not out to lead his side to a comprehensive victory.

In Division 7a, Royal Ascot 3rds eased to a 40-run win at home to North Maidenehad 3rds.

Neal Feely (73no) and Oliver Dunnett (48) led the way as the hosts scored 188-5, and the former (3-7) and Josh Oshea (3-50) then bowled Teddington out for 148.

Royal Ascot 4ths completed a wonderful day for the club by beating Kew 4ths by seven wickets in Division 8a.

The London side were restricted to 163-9 before Jon Prowse (51) and Chris Nicholl (50no) led Ascot to victory.

In Division 9a, Wokingham 5ths suffered a disastrous day at the office as they were hammered by six wickets at home to Wargrave 3rds.

Jake Staples (25no) was the only player to reach double figures as the Oaks were blown away for just 61, Kevin Rapley taking 5-12.

Richard Draper (2-14) and Callum Creighton (2-14) made early inroads to give Wokingham a glimmer of hope, but that was swiftly extinguised as Phil Drew’s 31 not out guided Wargrave home.