'Sonians II close in on title

Euan Robertson and Richard Crosby both hit half centuries as Watsonians II took a big step towards the East League Division One title.

They defeated second-placed Edinburgh Accies by 146 runs to extend their lead at the top with just two matches to go.

Watsonians II batted first in the top-of-the-table clash at Newfield and struggled early on with only 56 runs on the board after 25 overs. Robertson and Crosby then upped the run rate, the former making 68 and the latter 60. Ally Fleming added 30 as they posted 222-6.

In reply, Accies were bowled out for just 76, teenager Patrick Baker taking 5-11 and Crosby 3-7 to give the Myreside men a crucial win.

Elsewhere in the top flight on Saturday, Carlton II kept their title chances alive with a three-wicket win over Glenrothes. Australian Simon Spry led the way with 40, while Seb Rae chipped in with 36 and Steve Elder 31 not out as they chased down the Fifers' 162-7.

Teenager Henry Edwards top scored with 49 as Grange II's 232-8 was far too good for Boroughmuir.

The latter were bowled out for 104.

Fauldhouse defeated Edinburgh II by 129 runs and Largo saw off Holy Cross by seven wickets after bowling them out for 84.

In Division Five, Akshay Chandwani took the amazing figures of 7-7 as Musselburgh II defeated Murrayfield DAFS by 104 runs after bowling them out for just 22.