Hayden Brough scored his second double century of the season as Uppingham Town stormed to victory in Premier Two of the Leicestershire League on Saturday.
The Australian had scored an unbeaten 208 three weeks ago in the victory at Enderby and he was again in the runs as Town triumphed at Shepshed 2nds.
The Uppingham skipper smashed 18 fours and four sixes in his 227 not out which came off just 125 deliveries.
It helped Town reach 365-9 from their 45 overs with Harry Cox adding 44 to the Rutland side’s cause.
Shepshed were then bowled out for 250 in reply as Thomas Welsh finished a productive five over spell with 4-38.
Oakham dropped to the foot of the Premier Division table after suffering their sixth successive defeat.
The Rutland side were beaten by 10 wickets in their match against Rothley at the Lime Kilns after being bowled out for 71.
Steve Flowers finished as their top scorer with 21 before Rothley wrapped up a rapid win by passing the target in just nine overs.
Oakham 2nds went down by 62 runs in their Premier Three North match at Kegworth Town who made 183 after batting first.
James Anthony took three wickets for Oakham who made 121 in reply with Magnus Robertson racking up 51 runs off just 28 balls after hitting six fours and three sixes.
Table-topping Uppingham 2nds recorded a 69-run home success over GNG in their Championship 2 Central clash at Castle Hill.
Ickey Singh (25), Tom Scott (27) and Lee Middleton (27) helped Uppingham finish on 189 before bowling out their visitors for 120.
Luke Sturgess struck four times in his 4.1 over spell of 4-12 while Harvey Stafford offered excellent support with 3-20.
Market Overton are second-from-bottom in the standings after losing by six wickets at home to Rothley Park 3rds.
Marko made 154-8 after batting first with Stewart Naylor their top scorer on 29 but Rothley passed the target with more than five overs to spare.
Oakham 3rds won the Championship Four Central derby against their Uppingham counterparts by 38 runs.
The visitors made 194-9 after electing to bat first with David Cannie (56), Joshua Richardson (38) and Neil Southern (39) leading the way for Oakham.
William Hiorns finished with 4-49 for Uppingham who were bowled out for 156 in reply.
Joe Blythin top-scored for Town with 43 while Thomas Williams added 34 lower down the order with James White taking three wickets for Oakham.
Wakerley and Barrowden beat Market Overton 2nds by 102 runs to move up into third place in the standings.
