TOM Garwood scored a century and took three wickets, but it was all in vain as Hartley Wintney lost another high scoring thriller against visiting Hambledon in the Southern League Division Two.

The opener hit a superb 115 from 101 balls, which saw him hit six sixes and 14 fours.

Garwood top scored for the home side, as Hartley made 334-9, but Hambledon won by five wickets, with an over to spare.

Hartley skipper Rich Hill won the toss and decided to bat.

They made a good start as Matt Kerr (34) and Garwood put on 62 for the first wicket.

The runs continued to flow, thanks to Chris Saville (27), Jack Hersh (25) and Jonny Rowland followed on from last week’s century for the second team, with a 32-ball 63, which included four sixes.

Indy Chakrabarti (3-45) was the top wicket taker for Hambledon.

The visitors made a good start in their reply, as openers George Marshall (99) and Mbulelo Nkomo (133 not out) put on 152 for the first wicket.

Garwood took two quick wickets, but Nkomo and Chakrabarti (60) added 145 for the third wicket.

Two further run outs followed, before Nkomo who hit 16 fours and four sixes from 120 balls and Ian Turner got Hambledon over the finishing line.

Hartley have a tough trip next week, when they travel to leaders Trojans.