Radlett 131 Henley 132-3 Home Counties Premier League Radlett suffered another reverse in the league at home to Henley on Saturday.

Radlett were bowled out by former Zimbabwean Test Leg Spinner Brian Murphy, who claimed 5-44 in an inspired spell of bowling.

He was backed up well by Henley's other new signings, David Taylor (2-41) and Hamed Sanna (3-43).

Radlett's only meaningful contributions came from Dill (29) and Fielden (17) as the Herts side were bowled out for 131 inside 32 overs.

After being inserted on a reasonably placid pitch, Radlett were very disappointed with their showing with the bat and though the luck was with Henley on the day, some of the home batsmen contributed significantly to their own downfall.

131 was never going to be enough runs against the league leaders though Radlett showed some good spirit with the ball, Shane Burger being the pick of the bowlers, claiming 2-37. Ellison (47no) and Taylor (20 no) saw Henley home comfortably and Radlett had much to reflect on after such a dismal display.

Skipper Nick Fielden said: "Our batting isn't firing at the moment, it's that simple. Last year the same batting line up was making 250 plus every week so I'm confident we'll come good again.

"We haven't all become bad players overnight but we do need to start performing with the bat as a unit. Everything will follow from there."

Radlett did have better luck on Sunday when they opened their defence of the Evening Standard Competition with a four wicket win over tough opposition Uxbridge.

Uxbridge posted 207 for 9 in their allotted 50 overs, Stuart Browne 1-13 and Haydn Smith 1-21 off their 10 overs being the pick of the attack.

Radlett never looked in too much trouble despite a few late jitters main contributions from Matt Evans with 60 not out and Nick Fielden with 48.

Radlett will be hoping this win will be the confidence booster to kick start their league campaign.