Cricket: HALF centuries from Alan Duncan and Mark Shepherd helped Gerrards Cross to a draw with NPL Teddington in their Home Counties Division Two West fixture.

Duncan's 54 and Shepherd's 50 put Cross in charge as they set a target of 237-6 in 58 overs after winning the toss.

In response, Ben Crockford fired off 119 runs as Teddington reached 196-9 in the remaining overs.

Cross are back in league action on Saturday when they play host to Thame Town.

Manoj Parmar's unbeaten 78 helped Thame to an eight-wicket victory in their local derby game at home to Beaconsfield.

After winning the toss, Beaconsfield reached 150-9 from 60 overs.

And Thame lost just two wickets as they eased past that total in 39.5 overs.

Beaconsfield entertain North Maidenhead in their league fixture on Saturday.