Crawley eagles III are celebrating winning the West Sussex League, even though they didn't play.

Patcham conceded their match to gift Eagles the title and set-up a gala evening at the club on Saturday.

Eagles first XI won the division four Invitation League title and a big barbecue is planned at the club this weekend.

Ijaz Akbar said: "We would prefer to have played Patcham but we have still got one game to go so hopefully we can win that.

"Our success is due to a real team effort but Tayab, who is only 19, has batted brilliantly.

"He has scored most of the runs and he's going to a cricket academy in Lahore, Pakistan, to try and improve even more."

Ram are sixth after a surprise reverse at Chichester Priory III. The visitors batted first and made 215 all out. Kartik came in at No. 5 and hit 45, key batsman Rakesh was caught for 24 by 16-year-old Chris Hardy. The home team's skipper Andy Barnes claimed 4-32.

In reply, Chichester made 216-5 as student John Grady hit an unbeaten 106 and Barnes added 36 not out to help the home side to a vital victory as they bid to beat the drop.

Chichester's opening bowler Brian Hardy, who took 2-32, said: "It was a brilliant game. We needed 130 off the last 20 overs and it didn't go right for Ram."

Ram's Danny Patel said: "Rain interrupted the Chichester reply and the ball was so slippery we couldn't even hold it.

"Next year we'll go for the title. Crawley Eagles have a brilliant bowling attack and judging by the way they played when we took them on recently, they are worthy winners."

Dome Mission beat Hove Medina at home after batting first and scoring 245-4, thanks to 98 from Larry Dent and useful contributions from Marcus Faithful (51) and Andy Butress (55).

Hove Medina responded with 224-7, Neil Soffe top scored with 60.

Mission's Tony Lias claimed two wickets and Dent took two catches.

Ian Todd, of Mission, said: "It was a good result and we have done fairly well in the second half of the season.

"Unfortunately the rain has spoilt the end of the season because we were trying to get two wins which would have given us more points.

"We have relied on the old stagers to put in good performances but if we all perform consistently next season, I think a top five finish would be realistic."

Palmers won at home against St Matthias. The hosts batted first and made 213-6 as Bill Sayburn top scored on 45 and wicketkeeper Justin Thorne hit 39.

In reply, the visitors were dismissed for 108, Russ Ferrier (3-23) and Nick Harvey (3-21) bowled well.

Findon III have given themselves a chance of staying up after beating Three Bridges III. But they need another win against St. Matthias if they are to remain in division one.

Findon dismissed their hosts for 179, John Gray (53) and Rajan Waterman (40) got the runs and Mick Tindall took 4-32.

In reply, Steve Duffield's team were 183-5, Sam Anstee hit 50 not out and Ian Swalwell made 43.

Duffield said: "It was a very good win but we still need to beat St Matthias to have a chance of overhauling Chichester.

"We have lost too many stupid games this season which has really cost us. We had the beating of Middleton and Shoreham when we were chasing small totals but we lost them both."

Worthing Chippingdale are furious after their match at home to Shoreham was abandoned after travellers camped out on their pitch.

Secretary Paul Baker said: "I've never seen so many caravans. I don't know if they are on the wicket or not because I couldn't get close enough to see.

"The council have banned all matches on the ground because they don't want any trouble. I understand their concern and it's very disappointing that you have young people who want to get outside and play sport in the fresh air but they are unable to do so."

Elsewhere, Blackstone conceded their home match to Lancing Manor.