BASINGSTOKE and North Hants seconds suffered a 63-run defeat at Trojans in their Southern League Division Two clash.

The home side batted first and at 106-5, the Bountymen looked on top.

However, in came Abdul Manjra and he hit a match winning 75, which included five sixes and seven fours.

Along with Rahul Bhome (39 not out) the pair shared a century fifth wicket stand helping the Trojans to 222-7. Kevin Harris was the top Basingstoke bowler with 3-38.

In reply, the Bountymen got off to a good start as openers Richard Vinn (49) and Chris Jolley (25) put on 59 for the first wicket.

Daniel Birch (12) and Vinn moved the score towards 90, before both were out six runs apart. From here only Scott Dyer (29) scored any runs, as the visitors were bowled out for 159.

Luke Adderley and Mario Mohammed both took three wickets each for the Trojans.

Next for Basingstoke seconds is a home game against visiting Sparsholt next weekend.